AI Is Changing The World And You Don't Want To Get Left Behind

In this episode of the I Build America Podcast, host Byron V. Garrett sits down with Tremaine Davis, visionary tech entrepreneur, educator, and social impact leader with more than 26 years of experience building companies and communities from the ground up.A seven-time founder who launched his first tech company in 2000, Tremaine now leads two venture-backed global AI firms transforming industries across the U.S., Europe, and the MENA region. But his story isn’t just about innovation—it’s about resilience, service, and purpose.Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Tremaine shares how early failure shaped his entrepreneurial mindset, why changing your relationship with failure is essential to success, and how AI—when built with equity and access in mind—can unlock economic mobility for communities everywhere.As Founder and CEO of Think P.G.C. (Think People, Think Global, Think Community), Tremaine works at the intersection of technology, workforce development, and social impact, advising startups, governments, and institutions while teaching the next generation as an adjunct professor and guest lecturer.In this conversation, you’ll hear:Why failure is a necessary step toward meaningful successHow AI is creating new career pathways beyond traditional tech rolesWhat AI literacy really means—and why anyone can start todayHow community-first innovation can drive global transformationIf you’re curious about the future of work, entrepreneurship, and how technology can be used as a force for good, this episode delivers insight, honesty, and inspiration.