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Founder @Microassist, Want to invest/purchase EdTech or training content companies that focus on corporate or government markets.

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Another interview with Jeff Kline. This time Jeff and I talk about how to make sure the technology and technology development services that you purchase are accessible.

https://t.co/K6iu3mlkbs

[Microassist, Inc. @microassist]

Enhance your agency’s digital accessibility with Microassist’s specialized training for government teams. In this session, Kevin and Leslie—experienced accessibility instructors—provide a comprehensive overview of legal requirements, user needs, and practical techniques for ensuring accessible Word, PowerPoint, PDF documents, and videos. Gain actionable strategies, downloadable resources, and insights for IT, compliance, communications, HR, and leadership. Empower your organization to meet accessibility standards and serve all constituents effectively. Check out Microassist's Digital Accessibility Training at https://t.co/Y0rp6i09Yi

[Microassist, Inc. @microassist]

Successful training leaders look beyond content alone. They balance operational urgency, budgets, procurement constraints, and partner capability.
That is the focus of a new article by our COO, Donald Twining, on what we call The Training Crucible, and why training programs succeed or stall.

https://t.co/BfZWXw7KJr

[Microassist, Inc. @microassist]

Microassist's AI in Texas State Government: Responsible Use and Risk Awareness is now DIR-certified for FY25-26. Built to support the AI awareness training requirement under HB 3512.

https://t.co/5euf0WNaIk

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@jchotz 👏🏽

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@jchotz 😀

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@jchotz Lol

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@girdley For years my brother’s roommate was a pilot and he had a buddy pass, so he got to do this for close to free. Ended up all over the globe.

[Accessibility in the News @A11yNews]

Why the European Accessibility Act could help you win more customers this Christmas https://t.co/X2D15NBHkE #a11y

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@jchotz Awesome Jeff

[Techmeme @Techmeme]

Brain Co., co-founded by Jared Kushner, Elad Gil, and others to help enterprises and governments use AI, comes out of stealth with a $30M Series A (Forbes)

https://t.co/uVNfImSBzj

https://t.co/5EN20Ww3kZ

📫 Subscribe: https://t.co/OyWeKSRpIM

[Shashi Bellamkonda @shashib]

🔥The 95% AI Project Failure Rate Is a Failure of Strategy, Not Technology

The widely-cited MIT study on the failure of generative AI projects is a powerful wake-up call for the business world.

But I've always said AI's true power is not just in its flashy output, it’s in the foundational work. It starts with analytical AI spotting patterns in large datasets, followed by predictive AI using those insights to forecast outcomes.

Only after these steps are in place can organizations truly leverage generative AI to drive efficiency, enhance customer and employee experience, and boost revenue.

The MIT Project NANDA study, “The GenAI Divide: State of AI in Business 2025,” supports this approach by concluding that the 95% failure rate is not a technology problem, but a strategic one.

According to the report, a lack of clear business objectives and a failure to integrate AI into existing workflows are the real culprits.

It is clear to me from my experience as a tech analyst that the benefits of AI are lost when:

⏹️ Projects lack clearly defined business problems or measurable goals.

⏹️ Businesses invest in "flashy" front-office tools instead of high-ROI back-office automation.

⏹️ AI solutions are not designed to seamlessly fit into existing business processes.

Ultimately, the study’s core finding is that a business-first mindset is essential for AI projects to succeed. This confirms that a methodical, value-driven approach is what separates the successful 5% from the rest.

How is your organization moving beyond the AI hype and focusing on a business-first implementation strategy?

#AI #AIStrategy #GenerativeAI #MarketingTech #TechAnalytics #ITLeadership

Previous Linkedin posts referring to my keynote on this topic:

https://t.co/nNdbOlZa7Y

https://t.co/eYZTZ2M6Fr

https://t.co/GA9IE3MLe8

https://t.co/FHf88NXoFj

https://t.co/oMdTg5EBVi

https://t.co/xhHTBlGIl2

https://t.co/Gv1om7u7ju

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Alpha School, AI-Driven Education Founded in Austin, Is Coming to More Cities - The New York Times https://t.co/5qctb4fu9Z

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Why I’m Banning Student AI Use This Year | Edutopia https://t.co/NiK2oPlBBY

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New Microsoft research on 200 k+ Copilot sessions shows workers mainly use AI to gather info or write, and the assistant often coaches rather than completes tasks. Knowledge‑work jobs see high applicability; physical roles less so

https://t.co/4dpHIa56Df

[George from 🕹prodmgmt.world @nurijanian]

The number 1 mistake ex-engineers make in PM roles:

Prioritizing possibility over value.

Let's uncover this fallacy and reverse it in just 3 minutes. 🧵

[Satya Nadella @satyanadella]

Today we’re releasing GitHub Spark — a new tool in Copilot that turns your ideas into full-stack apps, entirely in natural language.

[AroundAustin @aroundaustin]

How to Help Victims of Hill Country Flooding - AroundAustin https://t.co/6D4Zv29m5d

Added a couple of new resources today.

[AroundAustin @aroundaustin]

One of our friends - @supercheapsigns is donating ALL proceeds to flood relief in Texas when you use code TXSTRONG at checkout on https://t.co/hgzT6qmwxk

Help us support TEXSAR – Texas Search and Rescue.
Your signs = real help.

#TexasFlood #TexasFlood2025

[Avery Tomasco @averytomascowx]

Austin averages less than 2" in a typical July.

That's 2-10 Julys worth of rainfall that fell in the Hill Country in just the last 18 hours

[AroundAustin @aroundaustin]

Austin Metro Demographics (2025): Population, Income & Race Data for Travis, Williamson & More - AroundAustin https://t.co/WRivqoqJ2D