Today's AI CEO Podcast episode is a special excerpt from last year's Futurist Series, curated by Seema Alexander at DC Startup & Tech Week.

You will hear two sessions featuring Paul Allen, CEO of Soar AI: his compelling keynote, "Can AI Disrupt Unhappiness?" followed by a fireside chat with Seema and Paul on how AI is reshaping business as we know it.

Can artificial intelligence actually disrupt unhappiness?

In this special episode of The AI CEO Podcast, host Seema Alexander shares a powerful excerpt from the Futurist Series at DC Startup & Tech Week.

This episode features Paul Allen, who delivers a compelling keynote exploring a provocative idea:

Can AI disrupt unhappiness?

Following the keynote, Seema and Paul sit down for a fireside conversation about how artificial intelligence is already reshaping business, leadership, and the human experience.

Together they explore how AI could influence not only productivity and decision-making, but also how people experience meaning, fulfillment, and work in the future.

What You'll Learn in This Episode

In this conversation, we explore:

• Whether AI could influence human happiness and well-being

• How artificial intelligence is reshaping modern business models

• Why CEOs must rethink strategy in the age of intelligent systems

• The next phase of AI-powered companies

• The deeper societal implications of AI adoption

As AI continues to accelerate, leaders are being forced to confront new questions about technology, humanity, and the future of organizations.

This conversation challenges leaders to think beyond automation and productivity — and consider the broader implications of AI for society.

About The AI CEO Podcast

The AI CEO Podcast explores how artificial intelligence is transforming business, leadership, and the future of work.

Hosted by Seema Alexander, the show brings together CEOs, technologists, and innovators to translate complex AI developments into practical insights for business leaders.

If you're a CEO, founder, or executive navigating AI transformation, this podcast helps you understand what's changing — and what to do next.

Episode Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

01:20 Paul Allen keynote: Can AI Disrupt Unhappiness?

06:45 The intersection of AI and human well-being

12:10 How AI is reshaping business and leadership

18:35 Fireside chat with Seema Alexander and Paul Allen

24:20 Why CEOs must rethink strategy in the AI era

30:10 The future of AI and human fulfillment

36:40 Final thoughts for business leaders

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👇 Where to Find Seema Alexander / Disruptive AI

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