Stanford Seminar - The Future of Voice
Explore the future of voice technology and AI-powered meeting assistants in this Stanford seminar featuring Omar Tawakol, founder of Voicea and current VP and GM of Cisco Contact Center. Gain insights into scaling a B2B startup, from founding to acquisition, as Tawakol shares his experiences with Voicea's EVA, an AI meeting assistant, and its integration into Cisco's Webex. Compare and contrast different B2B business models through Tawakol's journey with Voicea and his previous venture, BlueKai. Discover strategies for team building, empowerment, and navigating the challenges of the digital ad business. Learn about the "Rule of B2B" and glean valuable lessons from Tawakol's encounter with Larry Ellison. Delve into the development of Eva Mobile and understand the importance of identifying and addressing team needs in a growing startup environment.