In this episode of Behind the Numbers, host Dave Bookbinder dives deep into the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) with special guest Faisal Abid, co-founder of Irene Cremations. Faisal shares his incredible journey from the tech world to reshaping the funeral services industry through innovation and technology.
Discover how Irene leverages AI to streamline funeral services, enabling professionals to focus on supporting families during their time of need. Faisal offers unique insights into the role of AI in revolutionizing non-tech industries, from nonprofits to public policy, showcasing how technology can enhance human-centered services.
Key Discussion Points:- AI and Innovation: How AI is disrupting industries traditionally untouched by tech.
- Job Market Insights: The truth about AI’s impact on jobs and efficiency.
- AI in Education: Rethinking how we teach and assess learning in the AI era.
- Entrepreneurship Tips: Building financial security and embracing failure as a path to success.
Faisal’s candid advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and his passion for AI’s potential to balance efficiency with human connection make this a must-listen episode for innovators, business leaders, and anyone curious about the future of technology.
About Our Guest:
Faisal Abid is an entrepreneur, company founder, CTO, Google Developer Expert and Google Cloud Certified Architect, who speaks about leveraging the use of technology to drive business success. Faisal is also passionate about the power of embracing technology in traditionally non-tech industries.
About the Host:
Dave Bookbinder is known as an expert in business valuation and he is the person that business owners and entrepreneurs reach out to when they need to know what their most important assets are worth. Known as a collaborative adviser, Dave has served thousands of client companies of all sizes and industries.
Dave is the author of two #1 best-selling books about the impact of human capital (PEOPLE!) on the valuation of a business enterprise called The NEW ROI: Return On Individuals & The NEW ROI: Going Behind The Numbers.
He’s on a mission to change the conversation about how the accounting world recognizes the value of people’s contributions to a business enterprise, and to quantify what every CEO on the planet claims: “Our people are this company’s most valuable asset.”
He’s also the host of the highly rated Behind The Numbers business podcast which is enjoyed in more than 100 countries.
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