Economy Evolved: Chances & Challenges in the AI Economy
27 May 2020 06:30pm - 08:00pm
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The mist of uncertainty covers all over the global economy. Millions of people are in despair since the outbreak of Coronavirus as many of them have to accept severe pay-cut if not have their jobs lost. The foreseeable economic downturn creates a pessimistic atmosphere across all countries affected by Covid19. Without a doubt, it’s the crucial yet inevitable challenge to the human race in the 21st century.
However, challenges always coexist with chances. Flipping another side of the coin, various streams of AI Technologies have been immensely contributing to different industries in which favouring efficiency & scalability at a lesser expense. According to PricewaterhouseCoopers, AI and AI-related tech will contribute at least USD 15.7 trillion to the global economy in 2030. Therefore, AI & Economy are inseparable couples in the future world.
In exploring further, Mr Simon Squibb (serial entrepreneur and founder of Nest and Mettā) and Mr Lavine Hemlani (Founder & CEO of Xccelerate aka Vice President of AI Society of Hong Kong) are going to reveal the essence on how to succeed in the AI Economy in the post-pandemic era throughout a fireside chat.
Who should attend?:
If you are interested in chances & challenges in the AI Economy and what steps you can take to better understand it, this event is for you.
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About the Speakers:
Simon Squibb
Entrepreneur, Hong Kong based Angel Investor, CEO at NEST Investments and Founder of creative agency Fluid
As an angel investor for over 18 years, Simon is dedicated to bringing ideas to life and helping the next generation of entrepreneurs in Hong Kong achieve their dreams. As founder of multi award-winning, globally respected creative agency, fluid, Simon worked with an impressive list of clients and partner brands including Estée Lauder China, Fortune, CNN, Wall Street Journal Asia, Li & Fung, Citibank China and Starbucks.
As CEO of Nest Investments & Mettā, Simon leverages his extensive network and experience to mentor and develop Hong Kong based startups and entrepreneurs. He is also leading efforts in nurturing Hong Kong's entrepreneurial talent, including the recently launched AIA Accelerator program powered by Nest, for startups focused on health tech and/or wearable businesses.
Lavine Hemlani
Founder & CEO, Xccelerate
Passionate about pioneering advanced technology education to empower individuals, enterprises and workforces.
Founder and CEO of Xccelerate, a leading ed-tech and future of work start-up headquartered in HK with regional capabilities. Xccelerate is founded on the vision that the greatest opportunity for improving lives is education and aspires to reinvent education to address the colossal talent challenges in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics Process Automation, Software Engineering, Blockchain and Design across Asia.
Xccelerate drives outcomes for individuals, enterprises and governments by leveraging expert instructors, proprietary curriculum and learning software. Prior to Xccelerate, Lavine co-founded FLYR and worked with deep learning startup Thread Genius (acquired by Sotheby’s). Lavine began his career in investment banking in NYC at Lazard’s Mergers & Acquisitions division (M&A) and held investment facing roles at the following funds: Atlas Capital, Marwar Capital and Union Park Capital.
Lavine also serves as Vice President of the Artificial Intelligence Society of HK and on the Board of Directors of the 24 Hour Race, a global non-profit that fights modern slavery.
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Free Event
Registration closed
The mist of uncertainty covers all over the global economy. Millions of people are in despair since the outbreak of Coronavirus as many of them have to accept severe pay-cut if not have their jobs lost. The foreseeable economic downturn creates a pessimistic atmosphere across all countries affected by Covid19. Without a doubt, it’s the crucial yet inevitable challenge to the human race in the 21st century.
However, challenges always coexist with chances. Flipping another side of the coin, various streams of AI Technologies have been immensely contributing to different industries in which favouring efficiency & scalability at a lesser expense. According to PricewaterhouseCoopers, AI and AI-related tech will contribute at least USD 15.7 trillion to the global economy in 2030. Therefore, AI & Economy are inseparable couples in the future world.
In exploring further, Mr Simon Squibb (serial entrepreneur and founder of Nest and Mettā) and Mr Lavine Hemlani (Founder & CEO of Xccelerate aka Vice President of AI Society of Hong Kong) are going to reveal the essence on how to succeed in the AI Economy in the post-pandemic era throughout a fireside chat.
Who should attend?:
If you are interested in chances & challenges in the AI Economy and what steps you can take to better understand it, this event is for you.
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About the Speakers:
Simon Squibb
Entrepreneur, Hong Kong based Angel Investor, CEO at NEST Investments and Founder of creative agency Fluid
As an angel investor for over 18 years, Simon is dedicated to bringing ideas to life and helping the next generation of entrepreneurs in Hong Kong achieve their dreams. As founder of multi award-winning, globally respected creative agency, fluid, Simon worked with an impressive list of clients and partner brands including Estée Lauder China, Fortune, CNN, Wall Street Journal Asia, Li & Fung, Citibank China and Starbucks.
As CEO of Nest Investments & Mettā, Simon leverages his extensive network and experience to mentor and develop Hong Kong based startups and entrepreneurs. He is also leading efforts in nurturing Hong Kong's entrepreneurial talent, including the recently launched AIA Accelerator program powered by Nest, for startups focused on health tech and/or wearable businesses.
Lavine Hemlani
Founder & CEO, Xccelerate
Passionate about pioneering advanced technology education to empower individuals, enterprises and workforces.
Founder and CEO of Xccelerate, a leading ed-tech and future of work start-up headquartered in HK with regional capabilities. Xccelerate is founded on the vision that the greatest opportunity for improving lives is education and aspires to reinvent education to address the colossal talent challenges in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics Process Automation, Software Engineering, Blockchain and Design across Asia.
Xccelerate drives outcomes for individuals, enterprises and governments by leveraging expert instructors, proprietary curriculum and learning software. Prior to Xccelerate, Lavine co-founded FLYR and worked with deep learning startup Thread Genius (acquired by Sotheby’s). Lavine began his career in investment banking in NYC at Lazard’s Mergers & Acquisitions division (M&A) and held investment facing roles at the following funds: Atlas Capital, Marwar Capital and Union Park Capital.
Lavine also serves as Vice President of the Artificial Intelligence Society of HK and on the Board of Directors of the 24 Hour Race, a global non-profit that fights modern slavery.