Karynn Ikeda

I'm a lover of technology and the connections that it forges among us.

Over the years, I’ve worn many hats: builder, strategist, listener, connector. Each chapter taught me something new—not just about the work but about myself. Even though I've had many roles, the throughline has always been how technology shapes us—how it weaves people together and creates new ways of being. From early online communities and blogging to technology conferences and hackathons to corporate innovation and the buzz of a startup, I’ve always been drawn to spaces where human connection and technology amplify what's possible. I've learned how to navigate ambiguity, how to lead with empathy, and how to stay curious even when things got hard.

Today, I lead a small engineering team at Babylist, where I get to explore some of the most exciting (and sometimes daunting) questions about how emerging technology fits into our lives. My job isn’t just about systems or automation — it’s about helping teams feel confident, capable, and inspired as they integrate AI into how they work and serve others. It’s about bringing the human side to a very technical conversation.