In this compelling episode, host Kevin Dean sits down with Larry Walsh, the CEO and Chief Analyst at Channelnomics, to navigate the complex waters of exponential change. With over 15 years of experience advising top organizations, Larry cuts through the hype to reveal the strategic and often uncomfortable truths behind today's biggest tech trends.

This conversation goes far beyond buzzwords, exploring:

• The Great Convergence: Why the simultaneous rise of AI, robotics, quantum computing, and biotech is creating a disruption unlike anything we’ve seen before.
• The AI Hype Cycle: The reality that most AI investments are either massive bespoke projects or embedded features, and why the rush to reduce headcount could be a mistake.
• The Original Sin of Business: Why compensation plans, rather than strategy, are the root cause of an organization's inability to innovate and adapt.
• The Myth of the Silver Bullet: A deep dive into why AI and data won't solve all problems, and the myth of a "one-size-fits-all" roadmap for the future.
• Parallel Visions: How leaders must have the courage to invest in a future vision without sacrificing current success.

This is an essential conversation for any business leader, entrepreneur, or channel professional seeking clarity and strategic guidance in a world of unprecedented disruption.

Dive deep into the complex world of AI adoption with host Kevin Dean and special guest Kodjo Hogan, a cybersecurity leader and Director of Information Security GRC for Chainalysis Inc. This episode explores the crucial, often-overlooked intersection of Artificial Intelligence, robust security, and human psychology.

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Get in touch with guest, Kodjo Hogan here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kodjohogan/

In this insightful conversation, Kodjo cuts through the hype to address the serious concerns around AI risk, governance, and data integrity. You'll learn:

• What true AI governance means and why it must be deeply embedded into your adoption strategy.
• How to define specific, auditable AI use cases to ensure reliable and non-biased outcomes.
• The hidden dangers of "AI psychosis" and how AI's "yes-man" tendency can impact human judgment and decision-making.
• The critical risks of model poisoning and data hallucination, and their real-world consequences.
• The surprising, yet powerful role blockchain could play in preserving data integrity and combating deepfakes in the AI era.
• Actionable steps for business leaders to build a security-first culture around AI, involving cross-functional teams including HR and legal.

If you're a leader grappling with how to make smart, secure, and strategic decisions about AI in your organization, this episode provides the clarity and practical insights you need to move forward with confidence.

Get ready to dive deep into the real investments driving the Artificial Intelligence revolution! In this insightful conversation, Kevin J. Dean sits down with Adam Patti, CEO of VistaShares, to explore the critical infrastructure and often-overlooked components that are truly profiting from the massive growth in AI.

Connect with Adam Patti & VistaShares:
Website: vistashares.com
LinkedIn: / adam-patti-96919

Connect with Kevin J. Dean:
Website: https://kevinjdean.com/
LinkedIn: / kjdean

Adam, a veteran of the ETF industry and former president of Tesla (early on), shares the fascinating story behind VistaShares' flagship AI Infrastructure Fund ($AIS). Discover why their "picks and shovels" approach to AI investment focuses on the companies building the foundational data centers and semiconductors, rather than just the "Mag 7" tech giants.

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