We’re thrilled to announce that Danielle Perszyk, the leader of Amazon AGI SF Lab’s human-computer interaction efforts, will be taking the main stage at TechCrunch Sessions: AI on June 5 at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall. The AGI SF Lab is at the forefront of developing foundational capabilities for AI agents that can operate in the real world — and Danielle is driving that vision forward. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear directly from one of the key minds shaping the future of practical, agentic AI.

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About Danielle Perszyk’s session

With new, more powerful AI models launching seemingly every week, the pace of innovation is both thrilling and overwhelming. In this dynamic conversation, Logan Kilpatrick, Senior Product Manager at Google DeepMind, Jae Lee, CEO of Twelve Labs, and Danielle Perszyk, PhD, Cognitive Scientist and Member of Technical Staff, Amazon AGI SF Lab will share firsthand insights from the frontlines of AI development.

Together, they’ll explore how startups can not only build on top of today’s leading foundation models, but also, adapt and scale in a rapidly evolving landscape. From choosing the right models to anticipating future shifts, this session will equip founders, builders, and product leaders with strategies to stay ahead, stay relevant, and seize the opportunities of the AI era.

To get all the latest on this session and check out everyone else joining us — visit the TC Sessions: AI agenda page.

Get to know Perszyk

Danielle Perszyk is a cognitive scientist and member of the technical staff at Amazon’s AGI SF Lab, where she leads the Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) team. Her work focuses on developing foundational capabilities for practical AI agents that can operate effectively in both digital and physical environments.

Danielle earned her PhD from Northwestern University, where she studied the evolution of language and the development of social cognition. Prior to joining Amazon, she contributed to AI initiatives at Adept and Google, bringing a unique interdisciplinary perspective to the challenges of building intelligent, interactive systems.

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At TC Sessions: AI, Danielle Perszyk will bring her deep expertise in cognitive science and human-computer interaction to a must-see panel on how founders can harness foundational models to scale AI in powerful, practical ways. Don’t miss this chance to learn from one of the minds shaping the future of agentic AI, while pocketing up to $600 in ticket savings. Secure your spot now!