Ari Smith is an accomplished technology leader and AI expert with a foundation in math and computer science from the MIT ecosystem, where he also co-founded and successfully exited a software startup acquired by a major technology company.
He has served in senior technical and strategic roles—including as a Solutions Architect at Microsoft and as CTO of an elite AI engineering firm—while developing patented technologies and advising global organizations.
Category Archives: Entrepreneur
Robert Summa’s personal journey from 18 years of public speaking phobia to being cured.
The difference between “managing” vs. “curing” public speaking fear.
Understanding that public speaking fear is usually a phobia, not justnerves
Geoff shares practical, real-world insights into how AI is reshaping work, leadership, and decision-making. He explains why most AI initiatives fail, what successful human-AI collaboration truly looks like, and how leaders can future-proof their organizations without losing sight of human strengths like judgment, discernment, and accountability.
Praveen Kakulte explains why renewable energy demands intellectual capital more than financial capital.
He identifies the real industry gap as technological insight—not scaling alone.
Observations from working in high-pressure insurance call centers
Realization that delivery style, not just messaging, determined outcomes
Natural aptitude for influence and observation
Training-driven awareness and survival instincts
• Growing up in a family of doctors
• Discovering a passion for psychiatry unexpectedly
Why asking “why” matters
Learning lessons in hindsight and passing them on through coaching
Vijay reflects on starting Biryani Box and navigating regulatory shocks such as GST and demonetization.
