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The Tech Panel
What No One is Telling You About AI’s Future or Past | John Crook from Rule30
In this episode of The Tech Panel, we sit down with John Crook, CEO of Rule30, to explore his decades-long career in software development, AI, and tech acquisitions.
With a background spanning British Telecom, Intel, Softlink, and Constellation Software Inc. (CSI), John shares deep insights into AI disruption, software business growth, and the power of decentralized acquisition models.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ The rise of AI and neural networks—John’s journey from writing his first AI program in the 1980s to today’s breakthroughs
✅ How Constellation Software Inc. built a global empire by acquiring and scaling Vertical Market Software (VMS) companies
✅ Lessons from the dot-com boom and bust—navigating tech cycles and industry shifts
✅ The real impact of DeepSeek AI, ChatGPT, and AI-driven innovation on global markets
✅ Why Australia could be a major player in the future of AI and software development
✅ Key software tools every business should use to stay ahead
🔥 AI vs. Human Intelligence? The Future of Business Depends on It!
With companies like Nvidia, Microsoft, and Google adapting to the latest AI-driven competition, how can businesses leverage AI without falling into the trap of hype-driven innovation? John breaks it all down with real-world strategies from his work with CSI’s global portfolio.
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