Category Archives: Technology / Automation / Web 3.0 / Metaverse

Insights from Eddie Irvin, AI Strategist & Fractional CTO, Nashville AI Advisory

Many leaders lack a clear understanding or concrete plan for AI adoption. Without hands-on experience, they miss essential vocabulary and insights needed for informed decision-making. Eddie recommends identifying time-consuming, repetitive tasks as the best starting point.

Dr. Mindy Howard, Founder & CEO of Cosmic Girls Foundation, on Empowering Future Astronauts

Ashutosh Garg explores Dr. Mindy Howard’s unconventional journey toward space.
The role of patience and personal growth

John L. Hennessy, Chairman of Alphabet Inc. and Co-founder of the Knight-Hennessy Scholars

AI innovations (such as Gemini and NotebookLM) are reshaping productivity.
The significance of Google’s ecosystem—including TPUs, cloud infrastructure, and leading scientists.

John Swift, MD, Head of Private Capital & Head of Wealth Management at Rockfleet

Clarification that “CIA” refers to the Culinary Institute of America
Humorous mix-ups with the Central Intelligence Agency

Building the Future of Secure Document Sharing: Marc Seitz, Founder of Papermark

Connection between physics (long gratification cycles) and software (instant results)
The role of logic and complex problem-solving in both disciplines

Bill Wisotsky, Principal Quantum Systems Architect (R&D, SAS) on the Future of Computing

Aspiring to be a police officer and the career shift after failing the medical test
Choosing neuroscience over animal behavior during graduate school, sparking interest in quantum

Justin Breen, Co-Founder of Corvia.AI & Author of ‘Epic Journey’

Justin Breen shares the core themes of his new book, Epic Journey.
Discusses living as a litmus test for the people you serve.

Richard Longworth, Author of Becoming Whole in a Fractured World & Educator

Early inspiration from his uncle and exposure to Jiddu Krishnamurti’s philosophy in Manchester, England
Running youth groups with his wife in Montreal and a leadership role during the United Church of Canada’s 50th anniversary

JC Gaillard, Founder & CEO of Corix Partners: Rethinking Cybersecurity Leadership & Governance

JC Gaillard shares his early realization at Rabobank in 2000 that cybersecurity is less about technology and more about “how and by whom” security is executed.
Transformation is often blocked by governance and leadership challenges, not technical limitations.

Insights from Marcus Fontoura, Technical Fellow at Microsoft

His early days at Microsoft and witnessing the leadership transformation under Satya Nadella.
Challenges of teams working in silos and the importance of unifying under a collaborative platform.