Back in 2014, we've seen Generative AI fundamentally reshape countless industries, from journalism and content creation to product design and beyond. Its ability to generate new and original creations, based on learned patterns from vast amounts of data, sparked a revolution. But as we transition into the next stage of AI evolution, a new challenger has emerged - Interactive AI. A shift in momentum? The recent rise of Interactive AI isn’t a random trend. It symbolizes the next logical step in the evolution of AI technology. While generative AI was amazing in its ability to produce unique outputs, the advent of Interactive AI takes that very capability to an entirely new level. This fresh genre of AI is all about collaboration, refining its…
Chasing The Entrepreneurial Dream As you scroll through your LinkedIn feed, you see another person breaking from the corporate script to build something of their own. Meanwhile, you're stuck in endless meetings and a job that has become achingly dull, dealing with the profound frustration of working for a boss who fails to acknowledge your impact. The instinct is to escape and the answer may seem obvious: time to strike out on your own. The entrepreneurial dream feels like such an enticing option when you picture the freedom, the autonomy, the thrill of calling the shots. By the time you hit mid‑career, the urge to carve out a legacy and claim ownership often intensifies. Yet, we need to unpack this…
Image by Michail Petrov on Shitterstock If you've ever wondered how technologies can significantly disrupt existing business models, you're in the right place! In our constantly evolving world, businesses need to stay updated and innovative. The beauty of disruption lies not in the turbulence it creates, but in the novel opportunities it provides for businesses to grow and prosper. This article aims to examine disruptive technologies and their role in fostering business innovation. Before we dive deep, let’s start with an overview of the concept of disruptive technology. "Disruptive Technology", a term coined by Harvard Business School professor Clayton M. Christensen in the late 1990s, refers to an innovation that significantly alters the way that consumers, industries, or businesses operate. These…
Rooted Beginnings: It Started With a Feeling The truth about starting your own business is there is no "perfect time" nor a "secret formula" to unlock. Most meaningful businesses often begin with something more intuitive: an intrinsic feeling, a deep-seated knowing, or a sense of misalignment that signals a need for change. For many, it is simply having the courage to lean into that instinct and build from where they are. This article delves into the journey of one such individual who listened to her intuition, illustrating that the most powerful moment in any entrepreneurial journey is daring to take the first step. Trading a conventional career path for an entrepreneurial venture, Ash Mendelsohn established a business embedded with creativity,…
Mr Leslie Loh, Founder and CEO of Lithan EduCLaaS Digital transformation has been knocking on the doors of businesses, irrespective of their sizes. However, it’s the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that arguably face the most challenges on this journey. As the Founder and CEO of Lithan EduCLaaS, a leading edutech business with a Pan-Asia presence, Leslie Loh has always been keen in the field of education, especially in terms of digital revolution. “Every business needs a differentiated solution. If you don't have one, you're not going to scale. And the way to find your unique solution is through digitalization.” - Leslie Loh Before we dive into digitalization, let's address the Return on Investment (ROI) question. ROI is the holy…
