{"id":38828,"date":"2025-05-28T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/muse.international\/?p=38828"},"modified":"2025-05-27T03:11:17","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T03:11:17","slug":"jiazhao-shi-unpacks-the-origin-of-techherai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/muse.international\/index\/jiazhao-shi-unpacks-the-origin-of-techherai\/","title":{"rendered":"Jiazhao Shi Unpacks the Origin of TechHerAI"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The team behind TechHerAI\u2014a nonprofit founded by Jiazhao Shi, Chuanrui Li, Donghui Zhang, and Kuan Lu. Is focused on empowering women, particularly recent graduates, to thrive in the tech industry through accessible, AI-powered career tools. With expertise spanning software engineering, machine learning, and product design. They created a scalable platform that addresses inequality in tech hiring by combining NLP, FastAPI, and fine-tuned deep learning models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TechHerAI Q1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re the team behind TechHerAI, a nonprofit platform dedicated to supporting women\u2014especially recent graduates\u2014entering the tech industry. Our core mission is to level the playing field using AI-powered tools that provide accessible, high-quality career support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team includes:<br>Jiazhao Shi, Team Leader<br>Chuanrui Li, Software Engineer<br>Donghui Zhang, Software Engineer<br>Kuan Lu, Machine Learning Engineer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We come from diverse technical backgrounds across AI, software development. And product design, and we share a common passion for using technology to drive social impact. The idea for TechHerAI emerged as we observed how industry layoffs. And competitive hiring practices disproportionately affected underrepresented groups in tech. We realized that while AI was transforming industries, it could also be used to empower those who needed it most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What started as a side project quickly evolved into a scalable platform combining NLP, FastAPI. And deep learning models fine-tuned with human feedback. Winning a NYX Awards affirms the impact of our mission, and we\u2019re excited to continue innovating at the intersection of AI and social good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We were inspired to submit TechHerAI to the NYX Awards because it represents more than just a technical achievemen. It\u2019s a mission-driven effort to address real barriers faced by women in tech. As a team, we believe design and technology should serve a purpose beyond profit. And NYX\u2019s focus on creativity and social impact resonated deeply with our values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winning this award is both humbling and motivating. Personally, it validates the long nights and hard decisions we made to build something meaningful from the ground up. Professionally, it gives our platform visibility and credibility, helping us reach more users, attract collaborators. And amplify our message that AI can\u2014and should\u2014be used for good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The success of TechHerAI stems from a simple yet urgent realization: breaking into tech has become increasingly difficult\u2014especially for women and recent graduates. As layoffs and hiring freezes swept through the industry, we saw firsthand how talented individuals were being left behind due to a lack of access, confidence, or support. That\u2019s what inspired us to act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We created TechHerAI to bridge that gap. Instead of relying on expensive coaching or scattered online resources, we wanted to offer intelligent, free tools that simulate real interviews, generate personalized cover letters, and surface relevant job opportunities\u2014all powered by AI. But beyond the technology, we wanted to create a community where women feel seen, supported, and empowered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In today\u2019s industry, TechHerAI represents more than just innovation\u2014it represents inclusion. It shows that AI can be used not only for automation or productivity, but also for equity and impact. Our journey proves that with the right tools and values, tech can serve as a catalyst for meaningful change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(read more <a href=\"https:\/\/nyxawards.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external\">here<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/marketcrestagency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"broken_link external\"><i class=\"icon-facebook\" style=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/marketcrest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external\"><i class=\"icon-globe-line\" style=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Read more about the interview with Michele Mardorf for Colliding Waves <a href=\"https:\/\/muse.international\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The team behind TechHerAI\u2014a nonprofit founded by Jiazhao Shi, Chuanrui Li, Donghui Zhang, and Kuan Lu. 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