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AI’s Ethical Revolution: Are We Ready for Responsible Innovation? As AI continues to transform industries, it’s no longer just about technology—it’s about trust, transparency, and accountability. In my latest article for Forbes I explore how the recent acquisition of Sarah Porter’s InspiredMinds! by Growth Catalyst Partners is a signal for all leaders—not just CMOs—to step up and embrace responsible AI innovation. This partnership highlights the power of aligning data and community to address the ethical challenges of AI. From driving collaboration across governments and enterprises to fostering consumer trust, ethical AI is no longer optional—it’s essential. Here are just a few key takeaways: - Why ethical AI is a competitive advantage for brands and industries. - How leaders across sectors can collaborate to drive meaningful change. - Lessons from major campaign wins—and missteps—on balancing innovation and authenticity. The question isn’t whether to innovate with AI—but how to do so responsibly. ?? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dG8DemBa I’d love to hear your thoughts. #AI #EthicalAI #Innovation #Leadership #Marketing #ResponsibleInnovation

?? Congratulations to Rad AI, an Alpha portfolio company, for securing the #19 spot on Deloitte's 2024 #TechnologyFast500! ?? Their groundbreaking work is transforming the future of AI in healthcare. ?? #AI #HealthcareInnovation

During the latest episode of IPWatchdog Unleashed, I speak with Josh Harlan about monetizing various investable streams of revenue in media, sports and IP, and we also make a hard pivot to then later discuss artificial intelligence and what those looking to invest in AI should be considering. We also discuss the viability of the fair use defenses that are presently being made in the ongoing lawsuits brought by copyright owners against AI developers and the likely future marketplace for monetization of training data and AI outputs. As you will hear during our conversation, Harlan sees the possibility of some pretty big damages awards on a one-time basis for content creators and their copyright lawsuits against large AI developers, but he does not see that as an existential threat to the AI industry itself.

?? On the latest episode of the #DrivingAlpha podcast, Chip Hazard of Flybridge shares his insights on what he looks for in founders: deep technical expertise, earned secrets, and the ability to inspire with passion and grit. ?? Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eBg9EwKk #Startups #Entrepreneurship #VentureCapital

Competitive dynamics in cybersecurity are constantly shifting. Watch Richard Seewald, Founder & Managing Partner at Evolution Equity Partners discuss this topic. These days, enterprises are beginning to recognize that relying heavily on a single vendor for critical security functions creates a precarious position. When a primary security provider experiences disruption through technical failure, compromise, or operational issues, the impact cascades throughout their customer base, leaving organizations exposed precisely when they need protection most. The systemic risk in our industry today directly correlates with the concentration of security capabilities among a small number of dominant vendors. The path forward requires intentional diversification of security stacks, supported by increased investment in emerging security vendors. Richard Seewald recently sat with Aleksandr Yampolskiy from SecurityScorecard and Jill Malandrino on NasdaqTradeTalks to discuss this and many more cybersecurity topics for #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth. Listen to the full interview here:?https://lnkd.in/dBKpYzfb #cybersecurity #defendandprotect #entrepreneurship #venturecapital #saas ?? Follow Evolution Equity Partners for regular insights on Cybersecurity and Venture Capital.