Victoria Espinel, CEO of BSA (The Software Alliance), spoke at swampUP about her career journey, including her work as a trade negotiator for the U.S. government and as an advisor to President Obama on intellectual property. At BSA, she focuses on AI legislation, cybersecurity, and privacy, representing software companies globally, while navigating the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. She highlighted the global interest in AI policy, especially following the rise of technologies like ChatGPT, and emphasized the importance of international cooperation in establishing tech regulations to maintain clarity and predictability in the market.