Satjiv Chahil, a Silicon Valley icon who led transformative marketing campaigns at Apple, HP, and Palm. Satjiv shares invaluable insights on balancing innovation with stability, avoiding arrogance, and driving global impact through partnerships. Learn about the making of the iconic "I'm a PC" campaign, the future of AI in addressing the digital divide, and why partnerships always trump sponsorships in creating lasting value.

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What You Will Learn:

• How to lead transformative marketing campaigns that resonate globally
• The balance between innovation and maintaining revenue streams
• The importance of partnerships over sponsorships for amplifying marketing efforts
• How AI can drive global equality and bridge the digital divide
• Key leadership lessons from decades in Silicon Valley

Highlights: [02:10] Avoiding Organizational Arrogance [06:45] Guiding Principles for Transformative Leadership [10:12] Recognizing Future Needs in Technology [14:20] Lessons from the "I'm a PC" Campaign [18:48] Leveraging Partnerships Over Sponsorships [22:35] A Global Mindset in Marketing [26:10] AI’s Role in Addressing the Digital Divide [31:50] Leadership Insights for Startups [37:20] Closing the Digital Divide in India [42:15] Driving Social and Technological Impact

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