Jacques Habra

The Role of AI in our Daily Lives

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Conversation Date: 01/08/2025

AI is no longer confined to tech elites. Early adopters already use AI to create custom visuals, draft legal contracts, and generate business plans in seconds. Yet, this represents less than 1% of the population. What about the other 99%? How will AI reshape the daily lives of the average person? From simplifying household tasks to empowering small businesses, this talk explores the transformative potential of AI for everyone, including how it can empower everyday individuals—like parents, students, and small business owners—to unlock unprecedented opportunities.

Jacques Habra

Entrepreneur

Jacques Habra is a Lebanese American entrepreneur, investor, and thought leader known for his innovative contributions across industries. Graduating with honors in Philosophy and English from the University of Michigan in 1996, Habra launched a 30-year career developing web engineering, mobile applications, and SaaS companies. He founded and successfully sold WebElite, a pioneering web application agency, in 2001.

As Chief Strategy Officer for Grown Rogue, he took the cannabis company public, raising $10 million and expanding into five U.S. states. Today, Habra consults with early-stage companies and manages a diverse real estate portfolio. A sought-after speaker and writer on emerging technologies, he combines hands-on experience with deep industry insights. His accolades include Entrepreneur of the Year from the Santa Barbara Technology and Industry Association and finalist honors for Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year.


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