FRISCO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Dallas (DFW) Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) successfully hosted on November 17, 2024 a landmark event titled "Empowering Entrepreneurship with AI: Turning Ideas into Tangible Results" at the Hyatt Regency, Frisco, Texas. Attended by over 100 professionals, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders, the event showcased the entrepreneurial landscape and transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in reshaping industries and modern business practices.
The program’s main highlights are keynote address by Edwin A. Tatum, a former professional basketball player turned entrepreneur; and enriching AI presentation by Abhi Ingle, a renowned AI advisor and angel investor; and Deepak Seth, Gartner's global AI expert. Seth emphasized AI’s current significance, declaring, “AI is not just the future—it's the present and to embrace it fully.” Ingle highlighted innovation and investment as cornerstones of entrepreneurial success.
Three dynamic panel discussions enriched the event. The ICAI Entrepreneurs Panel, moderated by Ms. Amy Byalick, featured CA. Anil Grandhi (CEO, AG FinTax), CA. Avinash Nichkawde (Founder, AN Global Holdings), CA. Ruchi Gupta (President, Ruchi Gupta CPA LLC) and CA. Pavan Chaudhary (Managing Partner, PVC & Associates CPA LLC). They shared compelling stories of resilience and innovation, offering attendees valuable insights.
The Innovative Leaders Panel, led by CA. Guru Sowle, included CA. Kavit Sanghvi (Partner, KNAV US), Ram Rai (CEO, Yagna IQ), and Shakthi Dakuri (CEO, Emendo AI). This session explored leadership strategies to navigate challenges and seize opportunities in an evolving technological landscape.
The AI Applications Panel, moderated by CA. Sri Vaddadi, featured Abhi Ingle and Deepak Seth. Their discussion provided actionable perspectives on leveraging AI to drive entrepreneurial success. The audience and panelists engaged in a lively and interactive Q&A exchange.
Chairperson CA. Srima Ranganathan called for Chartered Accountants to network and collaborate with finance professionals, influencers, and entrepreneurs to uplift the ICAI brand and advance career goals in the DFW region and beyond.
The event’s success reflected the dedication of the ICAI Dallas Board, led by Chairperson CA. Srima Ranganathan, Vice Chair CA. Soumya Harikar, Secretary CA. Sri Vaddadi, Lead Event Coordinator and Treasurer CA. Sachin Kurmude. Directors CA. Manasi Kasbekar (Communications & Website), CA. Manisha Goel (Shah) (Member Services), CA. Sridhar Venkatesan (Member Onboarding & Outreach), and CA. Suman Jakka (Events Management), subcommittee members and volunteers played pivotal roles.
Generous sponsorship from AG FinTax, AN Global Holdings, Sigmasoft, PVC & Associates CPA, RK CPA, Ruchi Gupta CPA, KNAV, Value Onshore, Financial Crest, RSM Corp CPA, KIVA Advisory, Tekwissen, Tangentia, Yagna IQ, Emendo AI, United IT, Neoitek Systems, ICICI, Hancock Whitney Bank, and New York Life enhanced the event’s success.
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