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AI Evolution, Data Sovereignty, and the Future of AI & Tech

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Have you ever wondered what the future of entrepreneurship looks like in a world where Artificial Intelligence can take on the roles traditionally reserved for human employees? In this episode of The Angel Next Door Podcast, host Marcia Dawood sits down with AI expert Sharon Zhang to explore the transformative impact of AI on business and society. Sharon talks about the evolving landscape of AI and its potential to not only automate mundane tasks but also to foster new business models and opportunities for creative entrepreneurship.

Sharon Zhang, who boasts over 16 years of experience in artificial intelligence, emerges as a compelling guest. She began her journey at the MIT CCL lab and has since ventured through various roles, from clinical decision-making at Nuance Communications to algorithm development for hedge funds. Since 2020, she has co-founded Personal AI, a platform that builds digital twins to augment individual lives. Sharon’s extensive background provides a rich foundation for discussing AI’s role in modern entrepreneurship.

This episode is a must-listen as Sharon provides a comprehensive view of the AI ecosystem, breaking it down into essential components like AI chips, infrastructure, foundation models, and applications. She shines a light on data privacy and the significance of user sovereignty over personal data. Furthermore, Sharon shares insights on the financial challenges faced by AI startups, the strategic moves by industry giants like OpenAI and Microsoft, and the burgeoning field of AI agents capable of performing complex tasks. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, an investor, or simply fascinated by AI, this episode offers a treasure trove of knowledge and foresight into the future of artificial intelligence and its profound implications.

 

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Marcia Dawood TEDx Speaker/Author/Podcaster

Marcia Dawood is an early-stage investor who serves on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee, is a venture partner with Mindshift Capital, a member of Golden Seeds, and the chair emeritus of the Angel Capital Association (ACA), a global professional society for angel investors.
She is also an associate producer on the award-winning documentary Show Her the Money.
A TEDx speaker and the host of The Angel Next Door podcast, Marcia walks the talk and holds investments in over fifty early-stage companies and funds. She is committed to expanding support for diverse companies that overcome the world’s biggest problems and accelerate positive change. She is passionate about bridging the gap from early-stage inception to building thriving, profitable companies.
She is a founding member and chair of the ACA’s Growing Women’s Capital Group, which is building syndication and collaboration among US investment groups focused on women-led companies.
She is also a co-author of the book You Can, You Will, which was an Amazon bestseller in thirty-nine categories in four countries.
Prior to that, Marcia worked in sales, marketing, and operations for Kaplan Education for over sixteen years. Marcia received an MBA from the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School.
Marcia currently lives in North Carolina with her husband, Izzy, and she feels lucky to be the stepmom to three amazing sons.

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