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In this interview, I sit down with Futurist Kevin Benedict to explore the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its far-reaching impacts across various industries and business processes. With my decades of experience and a commitment to lifelong learning, I share insights from my career studying, writing about, and implementing technologies. We delve into the strategic implicati...

Speaker Info: Rabie Zahri - CEO, Positon AI Deepak Seth - AI and IT expert Zaheer Ali - COO Positon AI, Professor of Space Business, Leadership, and Policy at Thunderbird School of Global Management Description: AI experts Rabie Zahri and Deepak Seth join Zaheer Ali to discuss the current state of AI in business and where it is going. 2023 saw the entry of Generative AI and Large Language Models (...

I recently joined Dr. Gopal Gupta, professor of computer science at The University of Texas at Dallas with expertise in AI/ML in a panel about Generative AI hosted by Raj Asava as part of his WeGyan Series. Prof. Gupta explains the emergence of generative AI, noting its reliance on large datasets and advanced computing power. He describes it as a new paradigm in AI, emphasizing example-driven sear...

A talk delivered to a community organization hosted by Mushtaq Gaffar (Accenture). An engaging conversation about: "Demystifying Data through Data Driven Storytelling: AI led Pathways to the Future" - The history and relevance of Data - Why Data should tell a story? - How's the role of data even more critical in the world of AI? Bias, Regulations, Governance et al - Career implicatio...

Emmy Award Winner and legendary newscaster Jeff Crilley introduces this episode of his show with I'm kind of a technology idiot. I used ChatGPT for the first time four months ago, and it freaked me out. It was amazing! It could write a best man's toast, just like that, and other amazing things. But there's the good, there's the bad, and there's the ugly. To talk to us about tha...

Gamiel poses some interesting questions to me: What was your first job, and how did this impact your career today? What is the most important leadership skill that you have learned? What are the obstacles to driving that "vision story?" Do you have a prediction for the changes that are happening in the industry? What is the practical advice you are giving around disruption? Is there a pr...

I am a guest on Kevin Benedict's Reimagining the Future Webatalk series. We both share our experiences learning generative AI, what we are seeing and hearing from the frontlines of enterprise adoption, and where we see the future going. What happens when 2 Futurists (one real and the other a wannabe) get together? They try to out-predict each other so much that they end up inventing a time mac...

Sanjay Ghoshal (worxogo) interviews me for a free ranging conversation on a wide variety of technology and innovation topics. This is the raw, uncut version. 

Hi! In this clip I share my September Futurist Minute at the ABTP DFW September chapter meeting.  This is is something I do every month in my role as Futurist, Storyteller on the ABTP DFW Board.  I start off by thanking my preceding keynote speaker Dr. Raymond Pele who delivered an interesting talk (interspersed with song) on the similarities between music and teams. My Futurist Minute f...

Deepak Seth speaks to members of Ghaziabad Management Association (GMA) on the imperatives of Digital Transformation esp. in context of the Covid pandemic and how Innovation can leverage some ancient Indian philosophies which are still very relevant for today and the future.  GMA, based in the industrial city of Ghaziabad near New Delhi,India  is an important forum in that city for &nbsp...

Digital Transformations at many companies are leaving in their wake - burnt out or out-of-work humans. Some have started accepting it as an obvious corollary or byproduct. But is that really so ?  Can an astute C-suite and thoughtful CIO digitally transform their organizations while retaining their essential "humaneness"/"humanity"?  Deepak in conversation with Lorna McDowell and John O'...

Most organizations recognize the need for Digital Transformation as a prerequisite to stay relevant in today's Digital Economy. However many struggle to make the transition from the "legacy" to the "new".  This talk looks at how organizations - people, process and technologies need to be reconfigured to realize the full potential of digital innovation. It will build upon some real life use ca...

Deepak Seth delivered the Keynote Address on "Stepping Out of the Comfort Zone" at The Imagineers Group's Finding the Next Opportunity (India) Summit on June 6, 2020. Abstract: Covid19 pandemic has upended the world as we knew it. The rules of the game  have changed. In order to be successful in the post-Covid world and resilient for future shocks, job seekers will need to step out of their c...

Covid19 pandemic has upended the world as we knew it. Technology professionals have been a key part of the response and will also play a key role in the recovery efforts. However, the rules of the game as we know it have changed. In order to be successful in the post-Covid world and resilient for future shocks, technology professionals will need to step out of their comfort zones.  On May 5,...

How will #HR processes - #recruiting , #onboarding , #interviewing be impacted by #technology driven #innovation #disruption post #Covid2019 is one of the topics I shared insights on in a freewheeling conversation with Michael Goldberg . Will #socialdistancing norms drive organizations to #onboard , #train #newhires via #VR ? Listen to find out....

Will you tour your next house via a VR headset ? Will the Uber and Amazon business models impact the way homes are bought and sold? Great conversation with Lindy Chapman  on her LinkedinLive Relo/Talk show. We chat about  technology driven innovation and disruption in the Real Estate sector. Has it reached a tipping point?  Also, the impact of Covid19 - not necessarily all gloom and...

Great conversation with Kyle Burt on his #DialedInLive webcast on the many facets of the AI journey from hype to reality .  Also reinforced the 4 Mantras to keep in mind: Think BIG, Act Small : have a big-picture vision but go for the quick wins, the low hanging fruit. Do not attempt to boil the ocean. Think Human : AI is not about replacing humans Think Partners : It takes a village...... Th...

Great fun being interviewed by  DFW area's leading  podcaster Ryan Harper.  An unstructured, freewheeling conversation that journeys through many facets of  Disruption and Innovation .  Why it is often so scary and how can we and companies deal with it. Blockchain, AI, IOT, Bitcoin, Mixed Reality all make their appearance as does the cotton gin, Luddites, weaving loom, ele...

Being ready to metaphorically jump off a plane seems to be a key requirement to deal with the rapid pace of technological and organizational change. Discomfort is the new comfort zone, and individuals as well as teams must learn to adapt to that.

The role of the CIO today extends beyond technology and information services. The mantra in business today is Disrupt or Die. CIOs are perfectly positioned to blend their knowledge of the business with how technology can be harnessed to reimagine the business and transform the customer experience. Hear about the 10  “Mantras” (Guiding Principles) IT leadership should keep in mind in 2020. Joi...