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That question came alive during the TED AI panel discussions on day 2 of the conference, where founders, CEOs, and futurists wrestled with what it means to design, lead, and govern in a world of “alien intelligence”, per Manoj Saxena definition.

Yesterday was Day 1 of TEDAI in San Francisco. “Are we bold enough?” is the core question of the conference, and from the 17 talks of that first day, I would say we are bold for sure. Here are a few highlights of day one.

What could standing on stage with strangers, making things up on the spot, possibly teach you about teamwork, innovation and trust?

Walking through Paris, it’s impossible not to notice the rhythm of daily life centered around bakeries. What fascinates me most is not just the abundance, but the innovation: the way tradition coexists with creativity, and how bakeries thrive by adapting.

During my visit to Copenhagen, I explored CopenHill, a unique building that serves as a garbage incinerator while offering public benefits, including the highest climbing wall in Europe (85 meters) and an artificial ski slope, all set against a backdrop of a cafe perfect for enjoying the view.

During my summer trip to Europe, I had the opportunity to take the TGV from Paris to Avignon. 

I went to Copenhagen for the first time, and I was surprised by the streets with no cars and everybody using their bike as their mode of transportation.

I am often asked, "What does it take to be a leader when working on innovation projects, and how is it different from other leadership?" 

I believe that every team member should conduct ethnographic research once in a while to better understand who is using your products.

Esalen is consider my "happy place" to be resourceful during hard times. I love that it is a mellow, introspective place...

Innovation is not merely about generating ideas; it's a structured journey of creating meaningful change.

Check out these book recommendations for innovative leaders.

I spent ten days this summer attending the Olympic games in Paris and am in awe of the experience.

Recently, I joined host Bill Horan on the Secrets of Success on 90.3 WHPC .

Grateful to join Greg Voisen on his podcast, Inside Personal Grow, where we discuss the importance of innovation in corporate settings

Recently Timothy Hughes of #TimTalk welcomed me to his podcast to discuss how businesses thrive by harnessing the power of innovation.

Working with innovation teams, I often kick off the project with a "Wall of Assumptions" activity.

Recently, I hit 2000 LinkedIn connections, a milestone for an introverted Parisian who moved here 30 years ago with no network.

Through my work, I see people get excited about training programs and tools for creativity and innovation but struggle to maintain practice.

In today's rapidly evolving landscape, if you are not innovating in a world that is changing, your organization is unlikely to survive.