Digital Romanticism: Can AI Help Us Find Ourselves?

Colissions Stage
AI can write poems, print paintings, and write code—but can it help us understand who we really are? In an age where technology can both amplify individuality and flatten us into data points, we explore the rise of Digital Romanticism: the quest to use AI for self-discovery rather than self-erasure. From dream analysis to founder psychology, this session brings together a techno-philosopher, a polymath turned AI founder, and a startup sage to unpack the tension between nuance and homogeneity. Will AI be our mirror or just another echo chamber? Let’s find out.

Session Speakers

Annabel Rolley

Annabel Rolley is the Founder and CEO of Interpretr AI, an AI-powered dream interpretation app. A psychologist with expertise in mental health and performance, she merges science and technology for self-discovery.

Lauren Capelin

Lauren Capelin is a community strategist and innovation specialist in web3, fintech, and startups. She’s led at AWS Startups, Startmate, and Reinventure, shaping ecosystems, investments, and gender diversity in venture and fintech.

Janey Martino

Jane Martino is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and advisor, having built and exited multiple companies across media, fintech, and health tech. She co-founded Smiling Mind and recently launched coaching business Kintsugi Way.

Eddie Harran

Eddie Harran is an AI advisor and intelligence designer exploring AI-native thinking, intelligence augmentation, and human-AI collaboration. Through VAST, he researches and advises on how AI is reshaping creativity, knowledge, and identity.