Welcome to the podcast 'Digital Transformation & AI for Humans' with Emi
In this podcast, we delve into how technology intersects with leadership, innovation, and most importantly, the human spirit.
Each episode features visionary leaders from different countries who understand that at the heart of success is the human touch—nurturing a winning mindset, fostering emotional intelligence, soft skills, and building resilient teams. Subscribe and stay tuned for more episodes.
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Welcome to ‘Digital Transformation & AI for Humans’ with Emi.
In this podcast, we delve into how technology intersects with leadership, innovation, and most importantly, the human spirit.
Each episode features visionary leaders from different countries who understand that at the heart of success is the human touch – nurturing a winning mindset, fostering emotional intelligence, soft skills, and building resilient teams.
Subscribe and stay tuned for more episodes.
Visit https://digitaltransformation4humans.com/ for more information.
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Welcome to redefine the billion-dollar business playbook in the age of AI, together with my fantastic guest from New York, Kevin Surace. Let’s explore what it really takes to build the unicorns of the future.
Kevin built billion-dollar companies, pioneered AI and Generative AI applications, and developed technologies that have reshaped industries.
Kevin is Named a Tech Pioneer by the World Economic Forum (Davos), he delivered over 400 keynote speeches, including TED talk, Led development of the first AI virtual assistant, precursor to Siri and Alexa, Introduced Generative AI to the mainstream in 2017, Built multiple startups from zero to over $1B US Dollars valuations and Attained 95 patents, including 33 in the United States….
… and if you’re already wondering whether one individual can truly operate at that level of success, I can tell you that Kevin is a Broadway and film producer and creator, currently writing a book The Joy Success Cycle, exploring how finding joy in every task drives peak performance. It’s a blueprint for leaders and employees looking to achieve more without falling into the trap of relentless hustle.
Today, Kevin serves as Chair & CEO of Appvance.ai and Chair of Token Core, leading advancements in AI-driven software testing and next-gen cybersecurity.
Key Topics Covered:
- Building Companies in the Age of AI: New Risks and Opportunities
- The Future of AI-First Unicorns
- Leadership Blind Spots Around Growth, Sustainability, and Value Creation
- How AI Is Changing the Rules of Building, Scaling, and Leading Companies
- AI Governance, Accountability, and Managing Unintended Consequences
- What Separates Enduring Unicorns from Short-Lived Success Stories
- Redefining Success in an AI-Powered World
- Unlearning Outdated Assumptions for the Future of Leadership
🔗Connect with Kevin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ksurace/
About the host, Emi Olausson Fourounjieva
With over 20 years in IT, digital transformation, business growth & leadership, Emi specializes in turning challenges into opportunities for business expansion and personal well-being.
Her contributions have shaped success stories across the corporations and individuals, from driving digital growth, managing resources and leading teams in big companies to empowering leaders to unlock their inner power and succeed in this era of transformation.
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