You're Thinking Too Small about AI - NextFutureToday Ep. 30 Dan Keldsen & Jack Crawford

NextFutureToday Ep. 30: Dan Keldsen & Jack Crawford - You're Thinking Too Small about AIWelcome to another episode of Next Future Today! In this episode, host Dan Keldsen, Chief Innovation Officer at infocap.ai, sits down for an inspiring conversation with Jack Crawford, CEO and co-founder of mVara, and former leader at Wells Fargo, Cognizant, and Datalog AI—not to mention his early days in the US Air Force. Dan and Jack pull back the curtain on the rapidly evolving world of AI, challenging the idea that most of us are thinking too small and too slow when it comes to artificial intelligence.If you’re wondering how AI is transforming the business landscape—from Fortune 1000 giants to mid-sized companies and even main street dog groomers—this episode is packed with real-world insight. Jack shares lessons learned from navigating regulated industries and speaks candidly about why experimenting with generative and agentic AI is mission-critical for organizations of every size. You’ll hear why hackathons might just beat out traditional proof of concepts, how human-centric automation can safeguard our humanity, and how a culture of experimentation can give your team the competitive edge.Whether you’re an executive trying to future-proof your company, a knowledge worker eager to level up, or just AI-curious, this episode promises fresh perspectives, actionable advice, and some compelling stories about why “waiting” is no longer an option in today’s AI revolution. So get ready to have your thinking stretched—and maybe even supercharged—by two experts who have been living on the cutting edge of tech for decades. Let’s dive in!