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"Why 99% of businesses are left behind by AI sales innovation"Join us with Joe Gagnon, 6-time CEO and Co-Founder of Raynmaker.ai, who's solving the biggest gap in business technology today.The problem is massive: → AI sales tools are built for Fortune 500 companies with huge budgets → Small businesses (99.9% of US companies) get stuck with outdated CRM systems → SMBs compete against enterprises with 100x their sales technology capabilities → Traditional sales automation feels robotic and kills authentic relationshipsJoe's solution is brilliant: Adaptive Neuro-Behavioral Scoring (ANBS) - AI that understands lead readiness AND maintains human integrity in the sales process.His background is unique: 6-time software CEO + extreme endurance athlete (Badwater 135, six marathons on six continents) + recent author of "Living Intentionally" = rare combination of technical expertise, resilience, and ethical leadership.The opportunity is enormous: Give every small business the same AI-powered sales capabilities that only Fortune 500 companies could afford.Don't miss this live conversation about democratizing AI sales technology and building with integrity over manipulation.#AISales #SmallBusiness #RainmakerAI #SalesAutomation #TopGlobalStartups #SMBTech

Travel without destroying the planet — impossible? Not anymore. Eric Pelletier shows how AI is cracking the code for climate-conscious travel, making it possible to explore the world while giving back to it.In this session, you'll discover:✅ What regenerative travel really means — beyond “eco-friendly” buzzwords✅ How AI guides travelers toward sustainable, impactful choices✅ The balance between wanderlust and environmental responsibility✅ Real-world strategies for making tourism a force for good

"Building flying robots is 10x harder than building apps - here's why"And this conversation will blow your mind!

"She turned her disease into a $5M company - and won Founder of the Year" This story will inspire you! ✨Join us in an interesting conversation with Eleanora Cavani who did something incredible - she reversed her own severe chronic condition using gut health science, then built that solution into Alba Health and raised $5 million!Her journey is amazing:

Mixed Reality Revolution: How AR, VR & XR Are Transforming Travel Foreverwith Sanjay Bhatia | SimplenightJoin us for an exciting conversation on how augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and extended reality (XR) are redefining the way we experience travel — from previewing destinations before a trip, to enhancing experiences while on the journey, and even enabling fully immersive alternatives to physical travel.Discover how mixed reality is creating new opportunities for the tourism industry, businesses, and explorers worldwide.✨ Don't miss this session on the future of travel!

What happens when an entire country starts aging faster than anywhere else in the world?Japan is finding out - and creating amazing solutions!

"The hidden legal landmines in your vendor contracts could cost millions. This professor-turned-CEO built AI that catches what lawyers miss - and it's changing how we think about access to justice."The AI That's Reading Every Contract So You Don't Have To.John Licato just shared three game-changing legal AI applications that every business leader needs to know about. Listen to the full conversation now!

India's family office ecosystem is scaling fast. Joining us is Valmik Iyer, CFA (Co‑Founder & Joint CEO, ILIOS 72 Alternative Capital; CFA) to unpack what's driving the surge—from AIF Cat I/II/III and co‑investments to governance, reporting, and AI-powered operations. Practical frameworks, not theory.

A strong ecosystem can be the difference between a good product and a great business.Join me as I sit down with Tommy Nordahl—Co-founder & CEO of Starhive, serial entrepreneur with two exits—to discuss:Building inside the Atlassian ecosystem and the power of partnershipsWhy customers pushed him toward a flexible, transparent, industry-agnostic data platformThe trade-offs vs. vertical point solutions (and why he still chose platform-first)“Vibe coding,” AI-native workflows, and what this means for legacy enterprise vendors. If you care about distribution, data architecture, and AI-first strategy, this one's a masterclass.

"Leaders don't just manage change—they make it happen."If you're leading transformation in procurement, supply chain, or operations, this one is rich with practical frameworks.Martin Schneider has led through both calm and chaos: two decades in financial services, full P&L responsibility over a 9B SEK business, and a career defined by digitalization, transformation, leadership, and diversity. Now as CEO of a scaleup in supplier discovery, he's transforming sourcing to reduce risk and build smarter supply chains. In this episode, he shares how to create startup efficiency within procurement and supply chain—from operating cadence and ownership to data-driven supplier selection.

Voice clones. Fake video meetings. KYC spoofing. Here's what detection can do today, where it fails, and how to tune thresholds so security doesn't kill conversionDeepfakes moved from novelty to business risk. Reality Defender CEO Ben Colman joins us to break down the current state of deepfake detection—and how enterprises deploy real‑time defense across video, voice, and images without crushing user experience. We dig into detection accuracy, false positives/negatives, latency targets, and when to escalate to human review. If you're defending payments, KYC/liveness, or exec impersonation scenarios, this is a pragmatic playbook you can ship now.

Solar that belongs, not dominates. Sunspeker's Fabrizio Chiara breaks down SeeBeyond and InvisibleEnergy—BIPV that blends into façades without sacrificing performance. Watch for tactics on partnerships, investor traction, and human-centered energy at scale.

Maor Ezer, co‑founder/CEO of ai.work and ex‑WalkMe leader, on AI Workforce Platforms transforming the $400B internal services market and ops productivity.

We're diving deep into enterprise GenAI with Ben Luria, CEO & Co‑Founder of Hirundo (Machine Unlearning). A Rhodes Scholar and Visiting Fellow at Oxford, Ben previously founded fintech and edtech ventures and now focuses on how to make AI “forget” to reduce real‑world risks.

From law student to leading a high-growth beauty-wellness tech platform, Anurav Dave (LUZO) shares how he and two college friends launched during COVID and scaled to 6 cities with 500K+ downloads. We discuss India's startup ecosystem and the real-world role of AI in beauty and wellness.

Chris Hodgson, Co‑CEO of OBT Live, unpacks how AI‑powered, real‑time engagement is reshaping retail loyalty. We dive into OBT Live's Proof of Value Engagement (PoVE)—a hands‑on way to test personalisation, layered experiences, and ROI before scaling to a full platform. Practical plays to boost revenue and build genuine, lasting loyalty.

Mark Orttung, CEO of Projectworks and Chair of Provoke, shares how consulting firms can adapt to “AI whiplash”—rapid model shifts, client expectations, and delivery risk. Former CEO of Nexient (exited to NTT DATA) and ex‑President/COO at Bill.com, Mark brings product-led, network-scale lessons to services. Practical playbooks: pricing, scope control, AI risk, and IP.

GSD Presents: Top Global Startups with Matias Sigal AI-Powered Solar: Scaling Climate Tech, Winning Customers, and Finding the Next Big IdeaAugust 13th, Wednesday

GSD Presents: Top Global Startups with Jane Ollis Building a Tech Startup as a Woman Founder: Lessons in AI, Resilience, and Starting From Scratch August 7th, Thursday

GSD Presents: Top Global Startups with Ronan Wall From Quiet Quitting to Purpose-Driven Work: Fixing the Employee Engagement Gap August 6th, Wednesday

GSD Presents Silicon Valley Tech & AI with Anton Zimarov AI in Cybersecurity: Attacker and Defender POV July 23, Wednesday 1PM EST

GSD Presents: Top Global Startups with Hai Ho Turning Sand into Sustainable Heat: How Alternō is Decarbonising Industrial Energy July 23rd, Wednesday

GSD Presents: Top Global Startups with Kurt Stokbro From Lab to Global Impact: Scaling Quantum Photonics in Europe July 16th, Wednesday

GSD Presents: Top Global Startups with Daniele Grassi Predicting the Future: Building Fintech at the Intersection of AI and Asset Management July 16th, Wednesday

GSD Presents: Top Global Startups: Why Hybridization of Industrial Heating is a Key Part of the Energy Transition with James Macnaghten

GSD Presents: Top Global Startups with Rashed Hareb Strategic Capital and Innovation: How Fintech & Proptech Are Reshaping MENA's Startup Landscape July 16th, Wednesday

GSD Presents: Top Global Startups with Sam Liang How Voice AI Is Changing the Way We Meet and Work July 15th, Tuesday

GSD Presents: Top Global Startups with Ramya Venkataraman Teaching the World: Building a Global Community with Purpose and Impact July 15th, Tuesday

GSD Presents: Top Global Startups with Fabian Riesen How Loft Is Changing the Way We Train Pilots July 14th, Monday

GSD Presents: Top Global Startups with Damian Butters Doing More with Less July 14th, Monday

GSD Presents: Top Global Startups with Mounir Mouawad Navigating the Unknown: Building Startups in a Rapidly Evolving World July 14th, Monday

GSD Presents: Top Global Startups with Ankur Gigras Healing India: AI, Innovation, and the Challenge of Healthcare Startups July 14th, Monday

GSD Presents: Top Global Startups with Lionel Gibbs Scaling Solvet: Building Canada's Homegrown Animal Health Powerhouse July 11th, Friday

GSD Presents: Top Global Startups with Todd Feldman From Crisis to Prevention: How AI and Biomarkers Are Rewiring Mental Health July 11th, Friday

GSD Presents: Top Global Startups with Neil Daly Redesigning Dermatology: How AI and Skin Analytics Are Transforming Healthcare from Scarcity to Abundance July 10th, Thursday

GSD Presents: Top Global Startups with Prins Doornekamp Driving Circular Systems in the Battery Industry: From Waste to Opportunity July 9th, Wednesday

GSD Presents: Top Global Startups with Rick Gilchrist Web4 and the End of Data Silos: How Sovereign Infrastructure Is Redefining Global Scale

GSD Presents: Top Global Startups with Ben Peterson Building Africa's Future: Inside the Rise of Tourism-Tech and the Startup Scene July 8th, Tuesday

GSD Presents: Top Global Startups with Niraj Mathur From Lab to Market: Bridging the Commercialization Gap in Deeptech Startups July 7th, Monday

GSD Presents: Top Global Startups with Robert Lauritzen Revolutionizing Radiology: Cerebriu and the Rise of Autonomous MRI July 1st, Tuesday

GSD Presents: Top Global Startups with Ben York AI and the Startup Ecosystem June 27th, Friday

GSD Presents: Top Global Startups with Abhinav Sinha Leveling Up School Sports: Tech, Mentorship, and Global Impact June 27th, Friday

GSD Presents: Top Global Startups with Dr. John Pritchard Ready Player Two: Why Multiplayer AI Beats Going Solo in Identity Security June 27th, Friday

GSD Presents: Top Global Startups with Avijit Das Building DriverShaab: A Journey of Customer-Centric and Sustainable Growth June 27th, Friday

GSD Presents: Top Global Startups with Cole Braun Launching ORiON: The AI Revolution in Job Hunting and Career Growth June 25th, Wednesday