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Pilar Manchón PhD.

Captain · DISC type SD
Member of the Board of Advisors at Keralty
📍 San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Pilar is the Senior Director of Engineering for AI Research Strategy at Google, with over 25 years of experience in AI. An accomplished entrepreneur, she founded and led Indisys, a conversational AI company acquired by Intel. People who have worked with her describe her as tough, wicked smart, genuine, and a true expert in cognitive computing and natural language understanding.

Originally from Seville, Spain, Pilar is passionate about using AI as a positive force for a better world and champions women in science. She maintains a strong connection to her Andalusian heritage and actively promotes talent from the region. In a recent interview, she shared that she enjoys exploring how the humanities are becoming more important in the world of AI.

Unique fact: Pilar was awarded the prestigious title of "Hija Predilecta de Andalucía" (Beloved Daughter of Andalusia) by the regional government of her home in Spain for her global contributions to science and society.

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Experience
6 Years
Current Role
Member of the Board of Advisors
Job Level
Senior
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Pilar shows up

Long-Term Thinker
Planner & Achiever
Consummate Professional

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Priorities

Topics Pilar cares about

Responsible AI
Her role at Google involves leading global initiatives on responsible and ethical AI, and she frequently speaks on the need for caution and human value alignment in AI development.
Conversational AI
She holds a PhD in Intelligent Dialogue Systems, founded a conversational AI startup (Indisys), and has led AI voice and digital assistant teams at Intel, Amazon, and Roku.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Member of the Board of Advisors
Keralty
8-2023
Member Board of Directors
Eventbrite
7-2023
Member Board of Directors
Universal Diagnostics S.A.
1-2023
Strategic Advisor
Lead Wind Fund
10-2019
Senior Director of Engineering, AI Research Strategy
Google
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2012 - 2012
Graduate Studies Program
Singularity University
1999 - 2009
European PhD.
Universidad de Sevilla
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

S

Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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