FUTURE FIT (AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE)

FUTURE FIT (AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE)

Last week, I was fortunate to participate in a great event organized by Future Fit at Austin Community College dedicated to the essential social purpose of preparing the future workforce. It was a meeting of the minds, the teachers, managers, and members of society who have an interest of the society in providing opportunities for people to attain success in society in the wake of increasing unemployment.

First, the feeling coming over me as soon as I entered the hall, I could sense some sort of vibe. Indeed, there were high expectations of what the participants were going to present and hear on the new paradigm of workforce development. The event started with welcoming the guests and introducing Future Fit’s hosts. Making a great exposition of their efficacy, they came with the passion of liberating individuality and reforming the workforce arena that dictated the rest of the day…

Austin’s Biggest Business, Tech & Entrepreneur ProfessionalNetworking Soiree.

Austin's Biggest Business, Tech & Entrepreneur Professional Networking Soiree.

Hosted by: TORONTO ENTREPRENEURS AND STARTUP NETWORK

Hello everyone! Mr. Shehryar here, today I joined Austin’s Biggest, Tech & Entrepreneur Professional Networking Soiree. Hosted by Toronto Entrepreneur and Startup Network, this event featured a few of the most creative and innovative minds from the business world. It was a marvellous chance to have my company introduced to Austin’s tech world and attract different types of people.

As early as morning the environment was charged with lots of action. As soon as I stepped through the doors, it was clear that there was a constant energy of imagination and drive; everyone…

Governor Greg Abbott’s fundraising event

Governor Greg Abbott’s fundraising event​

A few weeks back, I had the privilege of going to a fundraising dinner for the Governor of Texas, Greg Abbott and I can only say that this was one of the most inspiring evenings that I have had the pleasure of attending. Conducted with great professionalism, the event was gathered rather diverse and like-minded people who appreciated the efforts and development ideas of the Governor of Texas.

The event preparations were impressive and guests became very excited to participate and help in the cause or express support to Governor Abbott’s favorable reforms. Due to refined light and numerous Texas flags all around the place, the mood assembled in the hall remained noble and inspiring.

Gov. Abbott’s speech was a focal point of the event and it was right since it was a governor’s inauguration…

Tech Networking Austin

Tech Networking Austin

Being the CEO of a tech company means that you are a captain steering a giant ship in a storm amidst constant negotiations of various C-level proposals and orders. Sometimes, I get assigned to a story that brings my enthusiasm back intact and makes me realize why I wanted to get into the technical world in the first place. This specific event referred to as Tech Networking Austin was exactly what I consider it to be, a live social fabric consisting of technology networking, and the outcomes can be seen as a defining moment in my career.

Right from the time I stepped onto the premises of the venue, one could vibrate this positive energy all over. The energy people brought was impressive, with discussions regarding the possibilities of innovative technology that would benefit us as a business. After looking around, I quickly identified the fact that I was surrounded by some of the most professional businessmen and businesswomen, IT professionals, AI specialists, and opinion leaders. Every discussion was a starting point leading to new thoughts or questioning the particular ones, and I was willing to start in.

Connecting with Visionaries

Connecting with Visionaries

Besides, engaging with visionaries from different fields was one of the event’s high points. I discovered myself talking vigorously concerning artificial intelligence and how it is revolutionizing business operations. It is always interesting to arrange a discussion and learn something new, so my interlocutor, an AI professional, explained the latest trends in machine learning to me. I discussed how AI can benefit management and maturity processes or improve customer experience while explaining the potential role of AI in the creation of new products. It was great to see how people approach this field and get numerous ideas for future work.

Also, interacting with other CEOs and entrepreneurs was rewarding. Listening to their experiences and their concerns helped to remind me that no matter the size of the company and no matter the chosen market segment, all of us are in the same boat effectively. During a conversation with one of the CEOs, he described his experience of changing the direction of his startup during the pandemic and stressed the fact that this approach opens up new opportunities. As I grew more aware of these possibilities, I was also making clear that resilience and innovation are two peas in this notebook that all organizations should keep close to themselves at all times to adapt to unforeseen future situations.

Collaboration Over Competition


Moving on, it was particularly interesting to notice the fact that during the day where everyone had sat in different corners of the building thinking up creative ideas for their respective companies, it portrays a stark realization that collaboration is the origin of all creativity. This lies in the fact that most discussions in these forums referred to the notion that none of the companies can solve the great problems that plagued the tech industry independently. This perspective spoke to me and is something I adhere to, in such a cutthroat world sometimes it can be hard to remember the importance of synergy.

For example, in one of my sessions, the guest speakers were some of the leaders of the tech industry who stressed the need to create business alliances. They provided specific cases of strategic partnerships that would help their businesses and the development of the industry. It was a wake-up call that many hands can work better than one hand and we get much more done.

Exploring New Frontiers

Yet, one of the event highlights was the focus on Potential Technologies. From the latest advancements in the uses of blockchain to the best software and application solutions, the aura of anticipation about developments of technology was quite vivid. What struck a particular interest to me was a demonstration at a platform that employs the use of artificial intelligence in the running of businesses. It suggested that it will have potential in virtually any work setting, and it confirmed my thoughts regarding the importance of implementing new technologies in the current world.

In such forums, I also was able to discuss with other members information regarding new projects and developments of our firm. Just imagine how pleasant it is for the brain to have a chat and switch gears while, at the same time, coming up with fresh ideas in groups.

A Lasting Impact

Toward the end of the event, I had to pause for some time and ponder all the links and propositions that had been created in the last few days. The bonds that were built during this meeting will in one way or the other help to determine the destiny of our businesses. Not only did I sit down with a pocket full of business cards I collected from a few companies but I am eager to share what I learned with my team.
 
To summarize this, I can say that going to Tech Networking Austin was not just a business networking event, it was a timely and encouraging feeling that all of us are part of something big. As we go further in contending with and capitalizing on the prospects, I have become even more certain that it is cooperation innovation, and a shared vision will be the driving forces behind our collective success. Here’s to forging new partnerships and embracing the exciting journey that lies ahead!

Dream Hack Dallas

Dream Hack Dallas

As a CEO in the ever-evolving tech landscape, I’m always on the lookout for opportunities to learn, innovate, and connect. This year I had a unique opportunity to go to DreamHack Dallas. It was not just the meeting of people and companies but the meeting of exceptional people and real heroes of the gaming world. I feel very alive and stimulated after this congregation and would like to share my thoughts.

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Diving into the Gaming Universe

As soon as I entered the convention center, I found myself in this exciting universe of gaming. The mood was quite positive and people present here were true gamers, inventors, and industry professionals. One had a good feeling of seeing many individuals committed to the event depending on whether they were participating in tournament matches, displaying some new technologies, or just elaborating on new trends in the gaming world. Such an environment fostered a friendship that can be rarely seen in the fast and competitive world of today’s technological businesses.

One of the first interactions was with a group of indie developers who presented their creations to everyone. They were so creative and best of all, very persistent in their endeavors. People willingly described their experiences and how after getting ideas, they were able to produce games in their entirety even with poor funds. Some of the stories told brought to mind a very basic yet popular tenet that even the best of business, the best of creativity entails and respects, and that is conflict.

Networking with Industry Leaders

Networking with Industry Leaders

While walking through the corridors full of people, I was able to meet some of the key and highly talented professionals in the gaming business. Just meeting the people who have created the industry was tremendous and leaves one in awe at times. All the conversations were rich with ideas that can advance the innovation process in one’s work.
One time while discussing I came across a major personality from one of the most successful game development studios. We went further discussing the development that games will have in the coming years and how important is to use technologies like AI and VR. This dialogue brought to my attention the fact that there is so much awaiting me in the future and that I must always be in advance with the technological aspect. Such interactions reemphasized to me that it would only be productive to share knowledge and work as a team to advance our field.

Gaining Insights from True Heroes

Also, one more claimed and impressive opportunity was to meet professional players and opinion leaders, who emerged as real heroes in the game zone. They loved what they had to do and worked hard to ensure that everyone entering the online gaming environment had the best experience. I was also impressed by a couple of panel discussions with several eSports champions that described their paths to victory. Originally, these were the forged resources employed in the game but when listening to the associates, courage, collaboration, and passion were as common as the features.

These are not only players, but the pioneers in the field to which aspiring gamers and professionals are striving to come. They also expressed the fact that theirs is a responsibility and that with great power comes great responsibility, concerning mental health issues as well as active participation in the social community. It was a strong message that I would never forget and as we continue to look forward to creating innovative ways to do things we have to remember that we also need to do things for the greater good of society and embrace diversities.

Embracing Emerging Trends

Even during the occasion, there were indications of the trends that could be seen in the sphere of gaming. Whether it was the evolution in cloud gaming or the amazingly hyped NFTs & Blockchain, every discussion was about the next big thing. For these topics, I was able to join some workshops and nearly all of them were full of discussions about the future of the gaming ecosystem related to the topics presented.

For instance, a session on Cloud Gaming was interesting for me since other industry peers presented how this new technology is going to change gaming. The aspects of getting more people and the prospects of opening up new opportunities also appealed to me and my vision for our projects. The kind of forward-thinking conversation that is presented here is exactly what I was in search of to support our progress in the innovation strategy in the future.

Building Lasting Connections

When the event was ongoing, I was able to discover that the form of network building was genius. Every meeting felt like sowing from the discussions with other CEOs to scenarios with developers, or visions with other influential people. During DreamHack Dallas I met many people and there are plenty of networking possibilities I tried to interact with as many people as possible.

Apart from a set of business cards which has become a traditional attribute of such events, I came back to my work with renewed energy and a clear vision of the next steps to be made. The awareness, that has been achieved, as well as the contacts that have been made, will undoubtedly affect the strategic planning in the future months.
DreamHack Dallas can be concluded as an unmissable event that became a significant personal growth that aimed beyond business connections to explore the soul of the game. The brilliant talents, innovators, super types of champions, the men and women I saw, and the leaders I made contact with all provided a deeper knowledge of the gaming world. It was eye-opening to see how people will come up with solutions that incorporate new ideas and contribute towards the collective good of society.