What does it take to change the world—not once, but again and again? In this electrifying episode of Business Story of the Week, we sit down with Kevin Surace, the legendary innovator hailed as the father of the AI virtual assistant. From pioneering the technology behind Siri and Alexa at General Magic to holding 95 patents and reshaping industries with AI-powered software testing, Kevin’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary.

He shares how his work is revolutionizing quality assurance through his company Appvance, why failure is necessary fuel for innovation, and the surprising secrets to building products that truly solve real-world problems. Kevin also offers golden advice to entrepreneurs, reveals how to get noticed in tech, and even introduces us to his virtual clone that can answer your questions in real time.

Whether you're a startup founder, a tech enthusiast, or someone looking to be inspired by the real power of persistent innovation—this episode will ignite your curiosity and spark your imagination.