Speaker: Zack Kass (Former Head of Go-To-Market at OpenAI)
21 May 2025
Time: 14:30-16:00
Venue: IAS 1038
Abstract
Throughout history, we embraced innovation when it clearly made life better—think fire, electricity, antibiotics, the internet. But today, this phenomenon has shifted. As AI races forward, the biggest barrier is no longer what technology can do, but what society is willing to accept. In this provocative seminar, Zack Kass explores the growing gap between technological possibility and societal readiness. Drawing from his experience at the forefront of AI’s evolution, Zack unpacks why cultural, ethical, and institutional resistance—not technical limitations—will define the pace of progress. Audiences will come away with a powerful framework for navigating resistance, rethinking innovation, and leading through one of the most pivotal moments in human history.
About the Speaker
Zack Kass is a globally recognized AI advisor and thought leader. With over 16 years of industry experience, he most recently served as Head of Go-To-Market at OpenAI, where he built the company's sales, solutions, and partnerships teams. Zack now advises Fortune 1000 companies and global institutions on long-term AI strategy and transformation. He also serves as Executive-in-Residence at the University of Virginia’s McIntire School of Commerce, where he contributes to curriculum development and discourse on the socioeconomic impact of AI.