In this edition of Coffee with Imane: Leaders of Change, Imane is joined by Ray Zhong, Co-Founder of Genspark, for a deep dive into how agentic AI is reshaping modern work and redefining productivity at scale. 

Ray shares his journey from software engineer to AI founder, and how a relentless curiosity about the nature of intelligence led him to build tools that go beyond answering questions to delivering real outcomes. 

Key discussion points include: 

• The shift from traditional search to generative and agentic AI, and what it means for knowledge workers 

• How digital employees can automate workflows ensuring humans can focus on what matters most 

• Why enterprise trust, security, and scalability matter more than hype 

• What entrepreneurs need to consider besides exciting technology 

• The career advice he would give his younger self 

If you’re in AI, leading digital transformation, or thinking about launching your own venture, this conversation is packed with practical insights and forward-looking ideas.