Accelerating Returns

Accelerating Returns
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Accelerating Returns takes you into the minds of world-class executives, investors and innovators who are shaping the future of business and technology. Each episode reveals the hidden challenges, tactics, and learnings when scaling companies, managing investments, and building disrupting innovations. Not just stories but actionable insights.
Join us to learn how to stay ahead in a world that’s moving faster every day.
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The podcast primarily focuses on themes of leadership strategies, the role of technology in HR innovations, and techniques for building high-performing teams. Specific episodes cover topics such as navigating the talent war, diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and the impact of AI on recruitment.

Accelerating Returns takes you into the minds of world-class executives, investors and innovators who are shaping the future of business and technology. Each episode reveals the hidden challenges, tactics, and learnings when scaling companies, managing investments, and building disrupting innovations. Not just stories but actionable insights.
Join us to learn how to stay ahead in a world that’s moving faster every day.
Diego Calligaro of ICEO Technologies interviews Kartik Gada, a renowned futurist who teaches finance and technology at Stanford University, has raised $800 million in investments, and has managed many M&As.
In this conversation, Kartik explores how accelerating technological change is reshaping the economy and society. He highlights the deflationary impact of technology and the growing role of technology in driving growth. He also discusses why a technological singularity could arrive around 2060, the related problem of government inefficiency, AI and AGI, and ethical dilemmas. Concluding with practical advice for entrepreneurs and investors navigating this rapid transformation.
00:00 The Accelerating Rate of Change
03:50 High Tech's Role in Acceleration
06:55 Future Projections of High Tech Growth
09:13 Deflationary Aspects of High Tech
12:19 Monetary Policy in a Deflationary Economy
14:36 Understanding the Technological Singularity
18:50 Infrastructure for the Future
21:35 Government Efficiency and Economic Growth
24:14 The Need for a New Computational Paradigm
27:46 Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work
30:32 The Impact of AI on Employment and Society
35:31 Ethical Considerations in Technological Advancement
37:58 The Limits of Technology in Extending Human Life
41:18 Potential Dangers of Technological Progress
43:09 Advice for Individuals and Entrepreneurs
Need 1 to 1 guidance from world-class tech leaders? Claim your free session here https://www.iceo.io/technology-strategy

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