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EPISODE · Jun 8, 2026 · 46 MIN

S1:Ep100 Unicorns of the Future: Redefining the Billion-Dollar Business Playbook in the Age of AI

from Digital Transformation & AI for Humans · host Emi Olausson Fourounjieva

Welcome to redefine the billion-dollar business playbook in the age of AI, together with my fantastic guest from New York, Kevin Surace. Let’s explore what it really takes to build the unicorns of the future.Kevin built billion-dollar companies, pioneered AI and Generative AI applications, and developed technologies that have reshaped industries.Kevin is Named a Tech Pioneer by the World Economic Forum (Davos), he delivered over 400 keynote speeches, including TED talk, Led development of the first AI virtual assistant, precursor to Siri and Alexa, Introduced Generative AI to the mainstream in 2017, Built multiple startups from zero to over $1B US Dollars valuations and Attained 95 patents, including 33 in the United States….… and if you’re already wondering whether one individual can truly operate at that level of success, I can tell you that Kevin is a Broadway and film producer and creator, currently writing a book The Joy Success Cycle, exploring how finding joy in every task drives peak performance. It’s a blueprint for leaders and employees looking to achieve more without falling into the trap of relentless hustle.Today, Kevin serves as Chair & CEO of Appvance.ai and Chair of Token Core, leading advancements in AI-driven software testing and next-gen cybersecurity.Key Topics Covered: Building Companies in the Age of AI: New Risks and Opportunities  The Future of AI-First Unicorns  Leadership Blind Spots Around Growth, Sustainability, and Value Creation  How AI Is Changing the Rules of Building, Scaling, and Leading Companies  AI Governance, Accountability, and Managing Unintended Consequences  What Separates Enduring Unicorns from Short-Lived Success Stories  Redefining Success in an AI-Powered World  Unlearning Outdated Assumptions for the Future of Leadership  🔗Connect with Kevin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ksurace/Support the showAbout the host, Emi Olausson Fourounjieva With over 20 years in IT, digital transformation, business growth & leadership, Emi specializes in turning challenges into opportunities for business expansion and personal well-being. Her contributions have shaped success stories across the corporations and individuals, from driving digital growth, managing resources and leading teams in big companies to empowering leaders to unlock their inner power and succeed in this era of transformation.AI GAME CHANGERS CLUB: http://aigamechangers.io/Apply to become a member: http://aigamechangers.club/Podcast: https://dt4h.io/podcast📚 AI Leadership Compass: Unlocking Business Growth & Innovation https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNBJ92RP 📆 Book a free Strategy Call with Emi🔗 Connect with Emi on LinkedIn🌏 https://digitaltransformation4humans.com/ 📧 Transformation for Leaders  

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