The Cornerstone of the Experience Economy
Michael has a long history of innovation in the retail industry. His current project is using technology to monitor what’s going on within a physical store to understand how merchants can make shopping safe and give consumers peace of mind.
Michael Lewis
Michael is a successful tech entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience. He has helped build brands and led teams at companies such as AG Edwards, HP & Citrix.
He is currently the COO at the Santa Barbara-based Kiva Cowork which is supported by an entrepreneurial community that continues to grow and support the central coast through mentorship and charitable initiatives.
Prior to joining Kiva Cowork Michael founded RetailGo and began researching and writing on the topic of the retail renaissance, technology, and the future of the sector.
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The Brave and The Brilliant – TEDx Santa Barbara Live
Saturday, April 27, 11-2We are entering an era of unique challenges and opportunities driven by the astonishing technological revolution.
To thrive, we humans will have to raise our game. We must figure out the best forms of collaboration with AI and confidently reassert the values that truly, deeply matter.
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Jim Sterne – Changing Your Mind about Computing: Generative AI as a Creativity Power tool.
May 1, 2024 04:00 PM in Pacific TimeDiscover the transformative power of Generative AI, heralding the most significant leap in technology since the introduction of the Internet. Join us for an enlightening session that promises to expand your horizons and redefine what’s possible in the digital age.
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Dominique Shelton Leipzig – In the Age of AI, Trust is Key: Practicing Responsible Data Stewardship
May 15, 2024 04:00 PM in Pacific TimeHumans control AI, not the other way around. By following the frameworks outlined in global legislation, we can take advantage of the opportunities while minimizing the risks.
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Brian Reisinger – Disappearing Farms, Disappearing Food: How to Save America’s Food Supply
Aug 21, 2024 04:00 PM in Pacific TimeOver four decades ago, America made an unconscious choice: We let our technological innovation leave many of our family farms behind. Today the disappearance of the American farmer endangers our food supply, but there’s a better way.
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