Serial entrepreneur & Singularity University Global Expert. 20+ years in AI, tech & business strategy. Ex-Samsung SmartThings Director. Advisor, author & patent holder shaping AI's future across industries globally.
Alexandre Nascimento, Ph.D. is a visionary serial entrepreneur, Singularity University Global Expert, and Stanford University affiliate with over 20 years of experience in developing innovative products and technology platforms. Holding multiple degrees spanning business, engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence, and human behavior, Alex brings a uniquely multidisciplinary perspective to the intersection of technology and business strategy. He served as Director of Samsung SmartThings in Silicon Valley and has consulted for over a hundred companies across industries including retail, oil and gas, healthcare, financial services, automotive, telecom, and mining. A trusted advisor and mentor to startups and enterprises undergoing digital transformation, Alex has pioneered AI leadership and business acceleration programs throughout Latin America. He is a trailblazer in applying artificial intelligence to address United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including reducing food waste and improving access to education and healthcare, and has developed AI-powered neural networks that optimize resource consumption in real time. Alex has also led the transformation of a fintech company into an AI-driven enterprise, attracting private equity investment and strengthening its market position. A prolific author and columnist on technology and innovation, he has published numerous scientific works, obtained patents across multiple sectors, and serves as a reviewer and jury member for prestigious institutions worldwide. His profound impact across academia, entrepreneurship, and innovation positions Alexandre Nascimento as a leading global influencer in shaping the future of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
Sessions
THE EXPONENTIALIZING EFFECT OF AI IN BUSINESS
Recent advances in Artificial Intelligence have placed it at the epicenter of a process of profound transformation in society and organizations. One of the pillars of this transformation is the shift to a paradigm of generating abundance. This new paradigm erodes the competitive advantages of traditional companies and reduces the entry barriers for new companies, allowing the most innovative ones to quickly take the lead and transform traditional industries. In this class you will understand what Artificial Intelligence is, the transformation it is boosting, how this phenomenon occurs, and where the future of Artificial Intelligence will take us. In addition, you will also understand how your company can benefit from this transformation.
The New Logic of Wealth Creation in an Algorithmic World
In this talk, Alex Nascimento explores how the dynamics of wealth creation are evolving in an increasingly algorithmic world, where data, intelligence, and software-driven systems are reshaping how value is created and captured across industries. The session offers a high-level perspective on emerging economic shifts, highlighting how traditional sources of advantage are being redefined, what this means for long-term investment thinking, and what can be expected in the next chapters for traditional industries that have not yet transformed.
Beyond the AI Hype: Where Real Value Is Being Created — and Where It Isn’t
In this talk, Alex Nascimento moves beyond prevailing narratives about artificial intelligence to examine where real, durable value is emerging in an increasingly algorithmic economy. As enthusiasm accelerates adoption, a growing divide is forming between organizations that will successfully navigate this structural transition and those that will not. The session will offer a strategic perspective on this shift, exploring the key elements that explain why many companies are unlikely to cross it — and what ultimately differentiates those that do.