Lia Müller Peña: Driving Ethical Innovation in AI and Blockchain

At the intersection of artificial intelligence and blockchain, Lia Müller Peña, Chief Strategy Officer and Founding Partner at BitGPT.network, is leading the way in designing technologies that are transparent, inclusive, and ethical by design.

In this edition of our Women Leading the Way series, Lia shares her journey from a background in data architecture and AI ethics to co-founding a platform that combines the power of AI with decentralized systems. Her mission is clear: to build systems that prioritize digital sovereignty, fairness, and accountability.

Growing up in an academic family — with a feminist scholar mother and neuroscientist father — Lia developed a unique perspective on how human values shape technological systems. This lens has been central to her work in addressing algorithmic bias and advocating for decentralized architectures as a path to greater transparency.

Lia also speaks passionately about the need for more inclusive leadership in AI and blockchain. She emphasizes that qualities often described as “feminine” — collaboration, empathy, and encouragement — are not soft skills but strategic strengths for building the future of tech.

Through initiatives like BitGPT.network and her advocacy for diversity in Web3, Lia is inspiring a new generation of women to step into the AI and blockchain space and reimagine what ethical innovation can look like.

Discover Lia Müller Peña’s full story and her vision for inclusive technology: https://womenlead.co.uk/ideas/lia-muller-pena