From Classified to Commercial: Anthony Vinci on Intelligence, AI, and Forecasting the Future

What if intelligence tools once reserved for governments could help businesses, families, and everyday people make better decisions?In this episode of 50 Chairs, Gary Hensley talks with Anthony Vinci, CEO of Vico.io, former intelligence officer, and author of The Fourth Intelligence Revolution: The Future of Espionage and the Battle to Save America.Anthony shares how his experience in intelligence, including serving as CTO of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, led him to build Vico, a platform designed to help people forecast future events and make more informed decisions.They discuss:What intelligence officers see that most people missHow misinformation and deception affect businesses, families, and votersWhy AI-generated content creates a new challenge for finding truthHow forecasting can improve decision-makingWhy intelligence is not just about gathering information, but helping people make better choicesThe courage it takes to leave a successful career and build something newAdvice for young people navigating AI and an uncertain futureAnthony also explains why he believes the future belongs to people who can think critically, test information, and take action before certainty arrives.Learn more about Anthony and Vico at https://vico.io  Follow Anthony at https://anthonyvinci.comSubscribe to 50 Chairs for conversations with founders, leaders, and builders navigating the moments that require conviction, courage, and a willingness to start before the path is clear.@50chairs For the 50chairs Playbook from every episode go to www.50chairs.com