Ravit Dotan, PhD

Captain
DISC Type : DS

Founder and CEO at TechBetter

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Overview

Ravit Dotan is the Founder and CEO of TechBetter, where she advises organizations on using AI ethically and thoughtfully. Holding a PhD in Philosophy from UC Berkeley, she bridges complex theory with practical application in AI governance. Described as insightful and an excellent communicator, she is a leading authority on responsible AI, helping companies align innovation with moral responsibility.

Fueled by a desire to use her skills for social good, Ravit shifted her focus to industry applications of AI ethics following the global events of 2020. She believes in participatory governance, advocating that stakeholders, including the public and investors, should have a say in how AI systems are developed and deployed.

Interesting fact: Ravit has been named one of the "100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics, " and her work has been featured in The New York Times and TechCrunch.

Personality Overview

Consummate Professional

Decisive But Calm

Planner & Achiever

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Ethical AI Adoption
Her company, TechBetter, focuses on helping organizations use AI thoughtfully and ethically, rejecting hype and focusing on meaningful work through training and advising.
AI Governance
She serves on the exam development board for the AI Governance Professional (AIGP) certification and advises the GSA on AI acquisition policies.
Philosophy of Tech
With a PhD in Philosophy from UC Berkeley, she frequently discusses how values are embedded in technology and the social implications of machine learning.

Media Appearances

Ravit has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2022
Founder and CEO at TechBetter
7-2023
Board Member: AIGP Exam Development Board at IAPP
12-2024 - 4-2025
Committee Member: GSA Acquisition Policy Federal Advisory Committee (GAP FAC) at GSA
12-2024 - 4-2025
AI Governance Advisor at SAS
8-2021 - 7-2023
Researcher at University of Pittsburgh

Education

2014 - 2021
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from University of California, Berkeley
2010 - 2013
Master of Arts - MA from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

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Exp : 3 Location : Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder and CEO at TechBetter

Interested in

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Insights For Selling To Ravit

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point
  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it

DONT's

  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ravit is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ravit

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ravit move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Ravit take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Ravit

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