Why Asia Will Lead the AI Revolution | HP’s Samir Shah on the Next Big Shift

I didn’t expect my chat with HP’s Samir Shah to flip my entire understanding of the AI future of work… but that’s exactly what happened.In this episode, I dive into AI on the edge, hybrid work trends reshaping Asia, and how HP is building a startup ecosystem through Garage 2.0.Samir breaks down the real difference between cloud AI vs on-device AI, why Asia is leading global AI transformation, and what founders must know in 2025.We also get personal: his 31-year journey at HP, philosophies on leadership, and what “job fulfilment” really means in an AI-powered world.If you want a sharp, honest look at where AI technology is heading next, this is your episode.IN THIS EPISODE(00:00) Why HP Thinks AI Is a Turning Point(01:04) HP’s Bold Bet on AI & What It Means for You(02:40) The Future of Work: What Changes for Your Job(05:16) AI on the Edge Explained in Plain English(06:43) Why Asia Is Becoming the AI Powerhouse(13:46) Inside HP Garage 2.0: How Startups Can Win(18:19) What HP Looks For in Startup Partners(19:31) Competing in the AI Era: HP’s Strategy Unpacked(22:35) Samir’s 31-Year HP Journey & Real Leadership Lessons(31:10) Modern Leadership: What Actually Works Now(34:01) Final Takeaways for Innovators & FoundersOur Guest - Samir ShahVice President & Head of Personal Systems Category, Greater Asia at HPAs an entrepreneur and leader managing HP Personal Systems in the Greater Asia region, I am dedicated to inspiring excellence, delivering outstanding business results, and nurturing the growth of future leaders.With over 30 years at HP, I have held diverse leadership roles, including Vice President and Head of the Printing Business in Greater Asia and Vice President of the Supplies Business for HP Asia Pacific & Japan. This experience has given me extensive knowledge of both emerging and developed markets, deep expertise in category management, brand innovation, and leading high-performance organizations.Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, adventuring, playing squash, and golfing.Our Host - Komal SyalKomal holds the Managing Director and Team Head position at Bank Julius Baer in Singapore. With vast knowledge and experience as a private banker in various locations like India, the UK, and Singapore, she has previously catered to diverse markets including Brunei, Japan, and Russia.Throughout her career, Komal has stood out as the sole successful woman in the sales function, amongst her other male colleagues in the team. Her proven track record of empowering women across the Banking and Financial Service sector aligns perfectly with coto’s goal of financial independence and inclusion of women digitally. Her strategic insight and advocacy efforts are set to enhance the support and opportunities available to coto women significantly, driving forward the platform’s mission to empower digital entrepreneurship among women worldwide.ABOUT TiE TalksTiE Talks brings to you leadership and venture-building lessons from founders, investors and experts in the TiE Singapore network, a vibrant ecosystem of Asian entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, and industry professionals.—This podcast is powered by CrazyTok: We help experts become influencers by helping launch, produce and grow your custom-branded audio and video podcast channels.