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Innovators, leaders, and builders share their stories, insights, and visions for the future of artificial intelligence. The Humans & AI Show is hosted by Flor Laorga, Co-Founder of AI Frontier Network—a global community focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, and the people driving AI forward.
Darren Kimura — Building Energy, AI, and VC Ventures With a Human-Centered Mindset
Humans & AI
31 minutes 30 seconds
2 months ago
Darren Kimura — Building Energy, AI, and VC Ventures With a Human-Centered Mindset
Darren Kimura is the CEO and President of AI Squared, bringing over 25 years of experience in scaling technology companies and integrating AI with enterprise solutions. He joined AI Squared in 2024 as President and COO, playing a key role in the company’s operational growth and strategy. He previously served as President and CEO of Energy Industries Corporation, Solar Power Technology, and LiveAction.
Darren Kimura
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenkimura
Website: https://squared.ai/
Flor Laorga
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Website: https://aifn.co/flor
AI Frontier Network
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OUTLINE
00:00 Start
00:27 Darren Kimura’s Entrepreneurial Journey
00:45 Value of Technical Background in AI Leadership
02:13 Learning from Startup Successes and Failures
03:44 From Energy to AI: Career Shifts and Lessons
08:57 Evolving Leadership Styles Through the Years
12:07 Human-Centered Innovation at Scale
13:16 AI Squared’s Impact on Enterprise Productivity
15:01 Sparks: An AI Assistant for Mid-Size Enterprises
18:10 AI Leaders Who Inspire Darren
20:22 Why Human Qualities Set Silicon Valley Apart
26:14 Founding an AI Startup Today: Advice from Darren
29:13 Darren’s Legacy: Ethical AI and Empowering Entrepreneurs
Humans & AI
Innovators, leaders, and builders share their stories, insights, and visions for the future of artificial intelligence. The Humans & AI Show is hosted by Flor Laorga, Co-Founder of AI Frontier Network—a global community focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, and the people driving AI forward.
