Long before ChatGPT became a household name, Zack Kass was walking into boardrooms as Head of Go-To-Market at OpenAI, introducing executives to a technology they barely understood or cared about. Then one simple shift changed everything. Put intelligence into a familiar interface, remove friction, and suddenly the future arrived. In this episode, Zack joins Ilana to unpack what truly drove ChatGPT’s explosive growth, confront the biggest fears leaders have about AI, and explore what the future of work will demand from humans next.
Zack Kass is a global AI advisor, keynote speaker, and former Head of Go-To-Market at OpenAI, where he helped bring some of the world’s most transformative AI technologies to market.
In this episode, Ilana and Zack will discuss:
(00:00) Introduction
(02:59) Zack’s Journey to OpenAI
(04:46) Understanding Modern AI and Its Evolution
(08:03) The Breakthrough of ChatGPT and Its Impact
(17:42) Transitioning from OpenAI to New Beginnings
(21:21) Challenging Common Misconceptions About AI
(28:32) Adaptability in a Rapidly Changing World
(34:54) Lessons from Top Innovators
(38:15) The Future of Work and Purpose in the Age of AI
Zack Kass is a global AI advisor, futurist, speaker, and former Head of Go-To-Market at OpenAI, where he helped bring some of the world’s most transformative AI technologies to market. He now advises global leaders and organizations on how artificial intelligence will reshape work, leadership, and human potential, turning complex ideas into clear, practical insight for the future. His book, The Next Renaissance, offers an optimistic vision of how AI will shape our future.
Connect with Zack:
Zack’s Website: zackkass.com
Zack’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/zackkass
Resources Mentioned:
Zack’s Book, The Next Renaissance: AI and the Expansion of Human Potential: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1394381085
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