July 16, 2026 – AI Systems Open Source Platform Ran Aroussi and Six Leadership Actions Susan MacKenty Brady

Ran Aroussi – Open Source Finance Platform Creator, Host of Old School / New Tech and Founder of MUXI Every time that I build something that is not the actual business process that I use, I open source it… I don’t think that I would be where I’m at right now, or the internet would be where it is right now without the contribution of open source. Ran Aroussi is a software architect, entrepreneur, and artificial intelligence infrastructure expert with more than 35 years of experience building large scale technology systems. Throughout his career, he has designed production software that powers billions of requests each day and developed open source projects used by millions of developers worldwide. His work focuses on creating reliable, scalable systems that move beyond prototypes into real world applications. Ran is the founder and lead architect of MUXI, an open source platform for building and operating autonomous AI systems, and the author of Production Grade Agentic AI, a practical guide to designing, deploying, and managing intelligent systems in production environments. Through his companies, VarOps and Automaze, he advises organizations on AI adoption, automation strategy, and the operational frameworks needed to build dependable, enterprise ready technology. He is also the host of Old School / New Tech, a live podcast that explores business, artificial intelligence, software engineering, and entrepreneurship through the lens of decades of hands on experience. Blending timeless engineering principles with emerging technologies, Ran helps founders, executives, and developers cut through the hype to build systems and businesses that are designed to last. Susan MacKenty Brady – CEO of Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership and Co-Author of All the Difference: Six Leadership Actions to Bridge Perspectives, Strengthen Teams, and Create Value Difference is the daily tension of life and work… leaders determine whether it compounds or collapses. Susan MacKenty Brady is a leadership educator, executive coach, keynote speaker, and the founding CEO of the Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership, where she also serves as the Deloitte Ellen Gabriel Chair for Women and Leadership. For more than 25 years, she has worked with leaders and executive teams around the world, helping organizations build high performing cultures rooted in trust, inclusion, collaboration, and respect. Her work focuses on developing the human capabilities that enable leaders to strengthen relationships, bridge differences, and create environments where both people and organizations thrive. A Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Susan has written and co authored several influential leadership books, including Arrive & Thrive, Mastering Your Inner Critic, and All the Difference: Six Leadership Actions to Bridge Perspectives, Strengthen Teams, and Create Value. She is also the host of the Better Understanding podcast, where she explores leadership, human connection, and the skills needed to succeed in an increasingly complex world. Throughout her career, she has advised more than 500 organizations, interviewed global leaders from business, government, and academia, and shared practical insights on leadership through speaking engagements, executive coaching, and media appearances, including ABC’s Good Morning America. Before joining Simmons University, Susan served as Executive Vice President at Linkage, where she founded the Women in Leadership Institute and launched the firm’s global practice on advancing women leaders and inclusive leadership. Today, she continues to help leaders cultivate greater self awareness, strengthen teams, and unlock the power of diverse perspectives to drive innovation, performance, and lasting organizational success.