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Kevin Surace, CEO & CTO, Appvance AI; Chair, Token Ring

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Kevin Surace, CEO & CTO, Appvance AI; Chair, Token Ring
  • Kevin is the CEO and CTO of Appvance.ai, also known as the father of virtual assistants.
  • He is a serial entrepreneur with 94 worldwide patents across technology and sustainability.
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    In this episode of The Brand Called You, Kevin Surace, CEO and CTO of Appvance.ai, discussed his entrepreneurial journey, emphasising the importance of company culture for innovation. He shared his role in creating soundproof drywall and the first AI virtual assistant, Portico. Surace highlighted the impact of generative AI on QA, predicting job displacement in tier-one customer support and manual testing. He also discussed sustainability initiatives, such as retrofitting the Empire State Building with high-R value windows, which recovered costs in three years. Surace’s forthcoming book, “The Joy Success Cycle,” advocates for joy as a strategic business advantage to enhance productivity.

    00:33- About Kevin Surace
    • Kevin is the CEO and CTO of Appvance.ai, also known as the father of virtual assistants.
    • He is a serial entrepreneur with 94 worldwide patents across technology and sustainability.
    • He’s a broadway enthusiast and author of the upcoming book “The Joy Success Cycle”.
      • 15:24- What lessons can businesses draw from sustainability projects like retrofitting the Empire State Building to effectively scale green practices?
      • Prioritise building envelope improvements, especially high-performance windows
      • Focus on reducing heating, cooling, and lighting energy consumption
      • Recognise that buildings contribute 52% of global CO2 emissions, making them a critical sustainability target
        • 20:26- Can you explain why you consider joy as a strategic business advantage, rather than just as a personal piece of advice?
        • Reduces energy wasted on complaints and negative thinking.
        • Increases team productivity by shifting focus to positive, solution-oriented mindsets.
        • Builds a more efficient workplace culture by limiting negative discourse and promoting constructive engagement.

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          • Kevin is the CEO and CTO of Appvance.ai, also known as the father of virtual assistants.
          • He is a serial entrepreneur with 94 worldwide patents across technology and sustainability.
          • He’s a broadway enthusiast and author of the upcoming book “The Joy Success Cycle”.

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