S1E7 - AI in Business: Navigating Innovation with Josey Frescura

AI in Action Podcast - Episode 7: Navigating AI in Business Development with Josey Frescura

AI in Action Podcast - Episode 7: Navigating AI in Business Development with Josey Frescura

Summary: In this episode of AI in Action, Dr. Sidney Shapiro is joined by Josey Frescura, Executive Officer at Sunwire Inc., with over 30 years of leadership experience in technology-driven industries. Josey brings a wealth of knowledge in change management, strategic planning, VoIP technology, and AI-driven business development. Together, they discuss how AI is transforming the telecommunications industry, driving business growth, and reshaping leadership strategies. Key Topics Covered:

1. Leading in Technology-Driven Industries: Josey discusses his approach to leadership in the fast-evolving technology sector and shares key principles for managing teams in a tech-heavy environment like Sunwire.

2. Change Management in the AI Era: Insights into successfully managing organizational change, particularly in the context of implementing AI and other technological advancements.

3. AI and Business Development: Exploring the impact of AI on business development and sales strategies, with a particular focus on industries that rely on technology, such as telecommunications and VoIP services.

4. The Future of VoIP with AI: A deep dive into how AI is transforming VoIP technology, enhancing customer service automation, and optimizing network performance.

5. Overcoming Resistance to AI: Josey shares real-world challenges he has faced when implementing AI solutions and offers practical advice on overcoming resistance to new technologies within organizations.

6. Leadership Advice for Aspiring Tech Leaders: Key skills and mindsets that future leaders need to develop to thrive in technology-driven fields, with a focus on AI and innovation.

Quotable Moment: “AI is not just a technological shift—it’s a strategic transformation that requires leaders to balance innovation with long-term vision.” – Josey Frescura

About the Guest: Josey Frescura is an accomplished leader with over three decades of experience in technology, strategic planning, and business development. As Executive Officer at Sunwire Inc., he has been at the forefront of driving AI and technological innovations in the telecommunications sector, particularly in VoIP and business communications.

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