5 ways for leaders to navigate change | Rajeev Kapur | TEDxU O Pacific
Rajeev Kapur, a global leader in the technology industry and an award-winning entrepreneur who has driven the success of numerous multimillion-dollar companies. Rajeev will guide us through the evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence, calling on leaders to adopt a model that emphasizes empathy, gratitude, and community, transforming the fear of change into a catalyst for human potential in the age of A.I. Rajeev has over 30 years of leadership experience, including building a $1B+ business at Dell and leading its China and South Asia divisions to record growth. He has served as President/CEO of three mid-size companies, achieving three exits. His success stems from fostering winning cultures, innovation, and high-performance teams. In 2021 and 2022, he was a finalist for Entrepreneur and Innovator of the Year by the Orange County Business Journal, and in 2024, he was a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award.A YPO member for 18 years, Rajeev holds a Global MBA from USC and dual AI certifications from MIT. He sits on three AI boards and is a bestselling author of Chase Greatness and AI Made Simple. A sought-after keynote speaker on AI and leadership, he also coaches executives at Samsung, Amazon, and Hugo Boss. Additionally, he is a three-time screenplay writer and frequent CNBC contributor. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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