Modern Leader (MDRN)

Who are the AI leaders of tomorrow? (Applications for the Global AI Awards are now open!) We want our 2025 Global AI Awards to be more than an award. It's a celebration of the visionaries pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence. This isn’t just for industry giants. It’s open to anyone in the AI field making a real-world difference. ? Products that solve problems, innovate beyond the ordinary, and bring tangible change. Why apply? → Be featured in the February 2025 issue of Modern Leader Magazine → Join a global community of pioneers who are shaping the future of AI → Showcase your work to top industry influencers and potential collaborators Applications are free and close on December 18, 2024. Let the world see what your innovation can do! Apply now ?? https://lnkd.in/dndBEB5w

We just published an interview with Wesley Crook, conducted by our founder Robbie Abed, a visionary who's redefining the future of blockchain technology. "The best technology is invisible," Wesley shared with with Robbie. "We've spent years building sophisticated systems that showcase our technical ingenuity, but we've lost sight of what matters most - the human impact." Through his venture capital firm Invisible Technologies and other initiatives, Wesley is pioneering a future where blockchain serves humanity without requiring users to understand its complexity. His philosophy is transforming the industry: make technology so intuitive that users don't need to know how it works - they simply benefit from what it does. Read the full interview to discover how Wesley's 35+ years in consulting has shaped his unique approach to technological advancement here: https://lnkd.in/eCRGSWzu #Blockchain #Innovation #Technology #InvisibleTech #HumanCenteredDesign #FutureOfTech

Sultan A.j Alqahtani is the definition of a change agent. Our founder Robbie Abed sat down with Sultan to talk about the growth of Saudi Arabia and how he's contributing to reshaping Saudi Arabia's future through strategic partnerships and innovation. Read the featured article here: https://lnkd.in/eeAs5nC9 #riyadh #ksa #saudiarabia #modernleader #theconnector

Would you leave Silicon Valley to start a global empire in your hometown? Sridhar Vembu did. (And changed the game) Silicon Valley isn’t the only place where dreams turn into tech empires. Sometimes, the real magic happens when you go back home. Sridhar Vembu, the founder of Zoho Corporation, is living proof. He grew up in a small Indian village. No big-city connections. No fancy schools. Just grit and curiosity. Years later, after a stint in Silicon Valley, he made a bold decision: to build Zoho - not from the Valley, but from Chennai, India. Why? Because he believed innovation isn’t bound by geography. → No big investor funding → No big-city buzz → Just a relentless focus on building world-class tech with a world-changing vision. Today, Zoho serves 80+ million users globally. And it all started with one man's belief in the potential of his roots. Curious about his journey? Read his full story here: https://lnkd.in/dj8i84M7

Most businesses don’t fail because they’re bad. They fail because they’re slow. Robert Blackwell Jr. knows this. That’s why he’s building Quant16 - a firm dedicated to speeding up decisions and predicting business outcomes with laser precision. Here’s the game-changer: → Quantitative approaches can uncover blind spots traditional methods miss. → Algorithms don’t just crunch numbers - they predict opportunities. → Margins? They’re optimized, not guessed. In an exclusive interview, Robert dives deep into his vision for the future of "Monetizable AI" and what it means for businesses ready to evolve. The big takeaway? Companies that embrace data as a decision-making tool won’t just survive - they’ll thrive. Want the full story? Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/dDxMRfED

Ever hear someone say, “Stick to what you’re good at”? Terrible advice for a leader.? Especially in the digital age. Todd Unger flipped the script on this idea. His approach? Be a generalist, not a specialist. Learn broadly, lead boldly. Here’s why it works: → Diverse skill sets = creative/agile solutions. → Complex problems don’t fit into neat boxes. → No single expertise can keep up with today’s pace of change. Todd didn’t stay in his lane. He mastered digital transformation, customer experience, and leadership. That trifecta? It’s why he’s driving change instead of reacting to it. So stop thinking like a tech expert. Think like a problem-solver.

Here’s a stat for you: 33% of Saudi Arabia’s tech workforce are women. That’s higher than the EU and Silicon Valley. How did it happen? A mix of Vision 2030 reforms, STEM education initiatives, and a growing focus on leadership roles for women. The result? Women are reshaping Saudi tech - not just joining the industry, but leading it. The takeaway? "Cultural limitations" aren’t always what they seem. → If this stat surprised you, rethink what’s possible.

Healthcare isn’t broken. It’s just disconnected. (That’s how Alexander Chimon sees it.) And if you’ve ever dealt with clunky patient portals, confusing telehealth systems, or endless insurance calls - you probably agree. “The problem isn’t technology,” Alex told me. “It’s the systems. They don’t talk to each other.” → Payors are drowning in outdated integrations. → Providers are stuck using tools they never wanted. → Patients are caught in the middle of disconnected care. The solution? Integration. “When systems work together, then AI and technology can actually deliver value,” Alex says. → Processing claims faster, with fewer errors. → Catching dangerous drug interactions before they happen. → Creating personalized care without overwhelming providers. Forget the buzzwords. Healthcare doesn’t need a revolution. It needs systems that actually work. Want to know how Alex is helping make that happen? Read the full article here:?https://lnkd.in/gwYbGMAG

When cyberattacks hit hospitals, what’s the first thing you fix? (Hint: Not the servers.) When chaos hits healthcare, panic is the easy response. Valerie F. Barckhoff, knew better. During a wave of cybersecurity breaches, most leaders would focus on patching servers and locking down systems. Not Valerie. Her first move? Use REACT. to stabilize the finances. Here’s why: → Without financial continuity, hospitals stop running. Patients? Care teams? All rely on that steady revenue flow. Fix the finances first, she reasoned, and the rest can follow. → Emergency financial systems became her lifeline. While the IT team battled the attackers, Valerie had already activated rapid-response tools to keep operations afloat. → She turned disruption into a leadership moment. This wasn’t just about survival. Valerie saw an opportunity to rebuild systems smarter and stronger than before. The lesson? When chaos strikes, it’s not about fixing everything at once. It’s about identifying the critical thread that keeps your world together - and acting fast to protect it. Now over to you: What’s your “critical thread” when disaster hits?

Interviewing Sridhar Vembu, Hyther Nizam, and Rajesh Ganesan from Zoho was a deep dive into tech leadership with purpose. Here’s what stood out: → Zoho’s "transnational localism" approach: SAR 500M invested in Saudi Arabia to uplift local talent and businesses. → Privacy-first tech: Rajesh explained how Zoho leads by example, setting up local data centers for true compliance and user trust. → Real impact: Hyther shared Zoho’s partnership with Monsha’at, including SAR 100M in wallet credits for SMEs (more than words, it's empowerment). Zoho’s expansion isn’t just global. It’s human-centered, values-driven, and inspiring. Want to hear more about their vision? Read the full interview: https://lnkd.in/dTTzrUzC