Building Trust with Responsible AI with Dominique Shelton Leipzig
A 2025 PwC study found that 78% of consumers will only engage with brands that use AI responsibly and transparently. That statistic is more than a warning. It’s a window into the future of business.
In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we’re joined by Dominique Shelton Leipzig, Founder & CEO of Global Data Innovation. Together with hosts Stephen Sakach and Tullio Siragusa, we explore how trust becomes the foundation for innovation in the age of AI.
🎙️ Hosted by Stephen Sakach and Tullio Siragusa
🎧 Produced by Tullio Siragusa
🧭 In this conversation, we explore:
• Why trust is the new currency in AI-driven business
• How responsible innovation can strengthen performance and reputation
• The systems and mindsets that turn ethics into a competitive advantage
• What it takes to balance data-driven growth with human-centered governance
🎧 Building trust is not about slowing progress. It’s about ensuring progress serves people.
CEO of Global Data Innovation
Dominique Shelton Leipzig, CEO of Global Data Innovation, leverages her 30+ years as a Big Law partner to empower CEOs and Boards to transform data and AI risks into growth and competitive advantage. She has advised companies with a combined market cap over $3 trillion, achieving over $1 trillion in value creation, 15–80% revenue growth through AI transformation, zero fines across 100+ regulatory investigations, and rapid 30-day AI rollouts, guiding industries like automotive and finance with strategic clarity.
Her thought leadership shines through her award-winning book Trust: Responsible AI, Innovation, Privacy & Data Leadership (2024 getAbstract Business Impact Award) and a TEDx talk with over 1.6 million views. Dominique’s patent-pending TRUST™ AI governance framework is widely adopted across healthcare and energy, and her 39 awards, including Forbes’ 50 Over 50 Innovator and ADWEEK’s AI Trailblazer Power 100, reflect her impact. She founded the Digital Trust Summit and serves on the Board of Harris & Associates, advocating trust as the foundation for unstoppable innovation.