Is Disruption Always the Answer? The Future of Brands and AI

In this exciting episode of Applied Intelligence, host Imteaz Ahamed is joined by tech innovator David Shing. Together, they dive deep into career-changing moments, the adoption of groundbreaking technology like AI, and the creative strategies that drive today’s digital transformation. 🚀 Key Topics Covered: David’s 5-Chapter Life Story (includes a near-death experience!) Tech Trends: What’s hot and what’s not How to balance creativity with data-driven decisions Building a career that spans multiple disciplines (you are the polymath!) 🎧 Timestamps: 00:00:18 – Welcome and introduction to David Shing 00:01:09 – Chapter 1: David’s early life and the significance of number 8. 00:01:26 – Chapter 2: The car accident that shaped his resilience. 00:01:51 – Chapter 3: The shift in graphic design and his breakthrough at AOL Europe. 00:03:43 – Predicting technology trends: Why it's harder than ever. 00:04:57 – Metaverse vs. ChatGPT: Key differences in tech adoption. 00:07:16 – How to identify trends before they explode. 00:08:47 – Creativity vs. data: The art of balancing the two. 00:14:07 – You don’t own your brand: Democratizing brand identity. 00:16:22 – Being a polymath: Why it’s crucial in today’s world. 00:19:10 – David’s best advice for managing career pivots. 💥 Hit play NOW before everyone else gets the jump on these insights! Watch the full Podccast: https://youtu.be/GOmDB2Y9cTU Subscribe to my newsletter: appliedintelligence.beehiiv.com/subscribe My Social: linktr.ee/imteaz David Shingy Social Website: www.shingy.com/ Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/shingy/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/shingerviews Facebook: www.facebook.com/theshingy Instagram: www.instagram.com/davidshingy/