From serving as a U.S. Army infantryman to leading American Inference, a cutting-edge artificial intelligence firm, Raymond Kusch's career has always been about helping others succeed. Today, he's channeling his passion for business analytics into creating opportunities for people and organizations to thrive in the rapidly evolving business landscape.
Dan is a Smeal College of Business alum (finance major), the Global Head of Technology Research at Wedbush Securities, and one of the most recognized tech analysts on Wall Street. With over two decades of experience, Dan has provided insights on everything from cloud computing to AI to electric vehicles—and today, he's here to share his thoughts on the transformative role of AI in business education and to tell us about the upcoming Dan and Robyn Ives AI Innovation Day at Penn State’s Smeal College of Business on March 27th.
Daniel Ives is a Managing Director and Senior Equity Research Analyst covering the Technology sector at Wedbush Securities since 2018. Dan has been a tech analyst on Wall Street for over two decades covering the software and the broader technology sector. He spent the first few years of his career as a financial analyst at HBO and then received his MBA in Finance before becoming a globally known technology equity research analyst and Managing Director with FBR Capital Markets for 16 years, focusing on the enterprise software/hardware sectors including cyber security, cloud computing, big data technology, and the mobile landscape. A major area of his research focus is electric vehicles and disruptive technology over the next decade.
Dan is a highly sought after tech expert around the world, has been a keynote speaker across the US, Europe, Australia, and Asia and regularly makes television appearances on networks such as CNBC, Bloomberg, Fox News, BBC, NBC, CBS, ABC, CNN, France 24, Sky News, ABC Australia, TV Tokyo and many networks around the world to provide commentary related to his technology expertise. Dan has also appeared on The Today Show, Good Morning America, PBS NewsHour, NBC Nightly News, ABC World News Tonight, and CBS Evening News. Dan can be heard regularly doing radio on the tech sector for Bloomberg, ABC News, NPR, BBC, and other radio programs. Dan is often cited globally by publications such as The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Investors Business Daily, Chicago Tribune, NY Post, Los Angeles Times, Newsweek, The Telegraph, San Francisco Chronicle, Time Magazine, Le Monde, The Washington Post, The Guardian, The Boston Globe, Daily Mail, South China Morning Post, Barron's, The Times of London, Financial Times, Le Figaro, The Sydney Morning Herald, and New York Times, among many others. Named by the New York Post in 2024 as the “Best Dressed Man on Wall Street” in a fashion profile article.
He holds a BS in Finance from Penn State University and an MBA from the University of Maryland.
Twitter handle: @DivesTech
Check out the Dan and Robin Ives Innovation Initiatives fund at Smeal for GenAI initiatives. As part of Penn State’s commitment to pioneering leadership in business and technology, this fund is designed to catalyze your ideas, offering resources to explore and develop projects at the forefront of AI.
The conclusion of our two-part series featuring students from Smeal's brand-new BA 397 Business Communication Course, this episode focuses on the pros and cons of smartphones and A.I. in the classroom.
This month's podcast features students from Smeal's brand-new BA 397 Business Communication Course, discussing their favorite classroom engagement strategies. They discuss everything from TopHat to AI to cold-calling in the classroom!
Chris sits down with Michelle Darnell, Academic Integrity Director of the Smeal College of Business to discuss all things Honor and Integrity.
Emily is joined by Smeal Faculty Dr. Jennifer Eury and Professors Ron Johnson and Schalyn Sohn to discuss student engagement in the classroom.
Part 2 of our interview with Chhuck Whiteman.
We are very pleased to welcome to the podcast our very own Chuck Whiteman, who discusses his journey to Smeal, scandal triage, Smeal's budget outlook, and more.
Chris talks with Kitt about her professional journey, what eLDIG is, the need to adapt to Artificial Intelligence, and more.
Chris and Michael discuss Michael's path to eLDIG, accessibility, and the creation of the music for the Smeal Academy Podcast.
This week, Emily and Chris talk to Olivia Lewis, Director of Diversity Enhancement Programs, about the Smeal Diversity Council, how inclusive practices impact teaching and learning, and more.
S1E7 Resources:
Chris and guest host Emily Baxter discuss the concept of 'A.I. as coworker', the importance of teaching experience for an instructional designer, and more.
Chris and Mark discuss crucial end-of-semester tips, the role of the instructional technologist, and more.
Chris and Eileen discuss her journey to eLDIG, research projects, and the future of instructional design.
Chris and Heidi discuss Instructional Design's early days, and take a deep dive into the new Canvas Discussions and Announcements.
S1E3 Resources:
Chris sits down with Emily to talk about her entrepreneurial past, Smeal Academy Book Club, post-pandemic challenges, and more.
Chris sits down with Dr. Renee Ford to talk the origins of eLDIG, correspondence courses, artificial intelligence, and more.
Weekly dispatches from the world of teaching and learning and instructional technology from the Smeal College of Business at the Pennsylvania State University.