This podcast explores the path to success and the dots that are connected along the way. We are curious about the stories of successful people and the journey that took them from A to here. Hosted by Geoffrey Klein, our aim is to share these stories in the hope that you will learn from them to help others...connect the dots.
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How to prompt ChatGPT to “think like a Nobel laureate” for strategy breakthroughs. Real-world use cases from K-12 classrooms to Georgia Tech’s online master’s. A 40-year horizon mindset removes early-career anxiety. Actionable teacher tips and resources for lesson planning, grading, and personalized tutoring. Connect with Siya on LinkedIn . OpenAI Academy free courses for educators Engineering…
On this episode, Geoffrey chats with Tesäen “T” Chavis, Product Manager, Music Promotion and Gen AI Video at YouTube, who shares how generative video tools are empowering artists—and why she measures success by kindness and naps. From starting college at 15 to leading zero-to-one products (focusing on building something unique and valuable, rather than copying current solutions) at YouTube, T…
What effective AI education looks like in practice—projects, scaffolding, and tools you can use today. A playbook for experiential learning with real stakeholders and real data. A no-fluff starter kit for AI literacy—from prompts to “vibe coding.” Career advice that balances craft, curiosity, and family without chasing titles. Resources & Links Connect with Brandon on LinkedIn Wharton AI &…
On this episode of Connect the Dots, host Geoffrey Klein sits down with Dasanj Aberdeen, Director of Artificial Intelligence & Innovation at KPMG and an adjunct professor at Temple University. A polymath consultant, creator, and mentor, she has spent 10+ years guiding Fortune 100 companies in digital transformation—launching AI, low-code, IoT, and cloud solutions that accelerate value creation and…
In this episode, Geoffrey sits down with Eva Dong , Lead of AI Value Realization at Google Cloud, where she helps enterprise clients define success metrics, calculate costs, and maximize ROI for AI projects. With over a decade of leadership experience at McKinsey & Co, Visa, and as an AI entrepreneur, Eva bridges deep technical expertise with a keen focus on business impact. She is passionate…
In this episode, Geoffrey sits down with Jason Druss, a Senior Product Marketing Manager at Adobe, helping shape Premiere Pro and After Effects for professionals from films to YouTube. A former colorist and demo artist, he blends storyteller instincts with deep customer empathy to turn real-world needs into clear product narratives. Jason Russ shares how assistive AI, customer obsession, and crisp…
In this episode, Geoffrey chats with Alex Brunori , Vice President of Brand & Brand Experience at G42 , one of the world’s leading AI companies. Formerly Google’s Head of Creative for the Middle East, Africa & Turkey, the Rome-born polymath is a Cannes-winning executive creative director, TEDx speaker, rock musician, lucid-dreaming teacher and generative-AI artist reshaping how technology and…
In this episode, host Geoffrey Klein sits down with Talisha Padgett , GM of Marketing Technology Platforms & AI at Microsoft, where she leads global MarTech strategy and the Gen AI Center of Excellence. Previously she modernized tech stacks at Comcast, Under Armour, and Marriott. Talisha is also the co-founder of Empathy Coaching , helping professionals cultivate confidence, wellness, and…
About This Episode: Marketing AI Institute’s Chief Content Officer reveals how storytelling skills unlock opportunity in an intelligent-tech world. Journalist-turned-marketer Mike Kaput is a globally recognized marketing-AI expert, author, and speaker. As Chief Content Officer at Marketing AI Institute, he helps top companies understand and adopt artificial intelligence. Kaput also co-hosts The…
About This Episode: In this episode we go on an adventure with the one and only Gabler aka the Ali-Gabler, the heart valve specialist and most recent winner of the reality TV show Survivor. From growing up and wanting to be an international business man, Gabler appreciates the positive role models from family, teachers, and coaches who believed in him. After watching a surgery, which he describes…
