1501: Don’t Fear AI: Master Tools That Multiply Your Brainpower and Career Impact with AI Futurist and Father of the Virtual Assistant Kevin Surace
Update: 2025-12-11
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Kevin Surace is an acclaimed technology innovator, keynote speaker, inventor, and Silicon Valley futurist whose pioneering work laid the foundation for modern AI virtual assistants. With 94 patents to his name and credits that include reinventing the Empire State Building’s energy systems, Kevin brings decades of expertise, visionary leadership, and a passion for demystifying artificial intelligence. Through his roles as entrepreneur, advisor, and inspirational speaker, he empowers companies and individuals alike to embrace the AI-first mindset and leverage cutting-edge tools for radical productivity and business transformation. As the architect behind breakthrough technologies and a mentor to organizations adapting to the AI revolution, Kevin is recognized for bridging technical depth with real-world, actionable strategy.
In this episode of Marketer of the Day, Kevin Surace shares the actual impact of generative AI on our lives, careers, and companies. Kevin challenges common fears about AI and offers practical frameworks for using it to achieve “10x” results across marketing, sales, creativity, and software development. He recalls lessons from decades of innovation and shares stories from building music demos to orchestrating press quotes with AI. He explains why mindset, judgment, and continuous learning are more vital than ever. The conversation dives into future trends like humanoid robots, the changing nature of employment, and the keys to thriving, not just surviving, in the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence.
Quotes:
“If you can’t find a 10x productivity improvement (with AI), you’re either doing it wrong or have the wrong technology; that’s what you should be looking for.”
“AI is a game changer. You have to use it every hour. Think AI-first, not AI-second or third. Everything is AI-first.”
“It’s only as good as the information you give it, just like if you had a PhD sitting next to you—you need to put in the effort.”
Resources:
Connect with Kevin Surace on LinkedIn.
Watch Kevin Surace on YouTube
ELEVATING VISION WITH FUTURISM AND AI INSIGHTS
In this episode of Marketer of the Day, Kevin Surace shares the actual impact of generative AI on our lives, careers, and companies. Kevin challenges common fears about AI and offers practical frameworks for using it to achieve “10x” results across marketing, sales, creativity, and software development. He recalls lessons from decades of innovation and shares stories from building music demos to orchestrating press quotes with AI. He explains why mindset, judgment, and continuous learning are more vital than ever. The conversation dives into future trends like humanoid robots, the changing nature of employment, and the keys to thriving, not just surviving, in the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence.
Quotes:
“If you can’t find a 10x productivity improvement (with AI), you’re either doing it wrong or have the wrong technology; that’s what you should be looking for.”
“AI is a game changer. You have to use it every hour. Think AI-first, not AI-second or third. Everything is AI-first.”
“It’s only as good as the information you give it, just like if you had a PhD sitting next to you—you need to put in the effort.”
Resources:
Connect with Kevin Surace on LinkedIn.
Watch Kevin Surace on YouTube
ELEVATING VISION WITH FUTURISM AND AI INSIGHTS
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