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CR110: The genesis of the virtual assistant with Kevin Surace

CR110: The genesis of the virtual assistant with Kevin Surace

Update: 2025-10-02
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Before Siri had sass and Alexa started judging your music taste, the original virtual assistant was quietly revolutionizing the '90s—powered by many patents and a whole lot of foresight. Now, as AI goes from buzzword to boss, we ask, will it transform your job, your home… or just steal your knowledge? 

 

This week, Dave, Esmee and Rob speak with Kevin Surace, Futurist, Inventor & "Father" of the Virtual Assistant, about exploring the evolution of AI, what the future might hold, and how disruptive innovation can shake up your organization in ways you might not expect.  
 

TLDR:

 00:40 – Introduction of Kevin Surace
 05:12 – Rob gets confused by Google Maps reviews and selfies
 08:15 – Deep dive into the evolution of AI with Kevin
 52:00 – How intelligent agents can help manage digital noise and support mental well-being
 1:07:30 – Wrapping up the book the Joy Success Cycle and heading to a concert 

 

Guest

Kevin Surace: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ksurace/

 

Hosts

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/
Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/

 

Production

Marcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

 

Sound

Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/
Louis Corbett:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/
 

'Cloud Realities' is an original podcast from Capgemini

 

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CR110: The genesis of the virtual assistant with Kevin Surace

CR110: The genesis of the virtual assistant with Kevin Surace

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