Dan Taber, PhD
Helping ambitious professionals navigate and lead in the AI era
Responsible AI Strategy Leader
With experience building Responsible AI programs at global tech companies, I help professionals adapt and thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape. Whether you’re advancing your career, navigating a transition, or implementing Responsible AI capabilities, I provide strategic guidance to help you build a meaningful and impactful path forward.
Let’s create a plan to unlock your next career milestone or leadership opportunity.
About Me
I'm Dan Taber, a researcher and strategist helping shape the responsible development of AI while guiding professionals through this transformative era.
I began my career in academia before transitioning into tech, where I've led Responsible AI and Trust & Safety programs at Spotify and Indeed. Along the way, I've worked with diverse teams to bridge technical and human perspectives, speaking and writing extensively about how organizations and individuals can approach AI development thoughtfully and ethically.
My own path wasn't straightforward — I started as a humanities major and grew into tech leadership through curiosity and lifelong learning. This multidisciplinary background shapes my approach to research, advisory work, and especially helping professionals navigate their own paths in the AI era. I combine rigorous analysis with practical strategy to help both organizations and individuals make meaningful impact in a rapidly evolving landscape.
RESEARCH & STRATEGIC INSIGHTS
Long before Harvard Business Review, I always thought data science was ‘sexy’. With expertise in machine learning, experimental design, and causal inference, I help organizations turn complex data into strategic action. My work spans from assessing algorithmic fairness to modeling the impacts of complex systems, always focused on translating rigorous analysis into actionable insights.
RESPONSIBLE AI
I’ve led the development of Responsible AI programs at global tech companies like Spotify and Indeed, creating scalable frameworks for ethical AI implementation. My expertise goes beyond the corporate sector — as a Berkman Klein Fellow, I co-founded AI Blindspot to help organizations identify and address structural inequities in AI systems. This blend of corporate and civil society experience shapes my holistic approach to responsible AI strategy.
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION
No matter your role, telling your story effectively is key. I specialize in translating complex AI and technology concepts into clear, actionable insights for business leaders, bridging the gap between technical capabilities and strategic implementation. Through speaking engagements, workshops, and advisory work, I help organizations not only understand AI’s potential but also turn it into real-world opportunities.
“Ideas not coupled with action never become bigger than the brain cells they occupied.”