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Thanks everyone for making our Innovation Celebration such a brilliant success! Bravo to the INNOVATE100! Thanks to our partners: HELIX NJ + New Brunswick Development Corporation Morgan Stanley Wealth Management  Nokia Bell Labs  The Green Group  Rutgers University our hosts: New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA) | Middlesex County, NJ - County Government | Aspire Studios | Innovation+ our signature sponsors: Fairleigh Dickinson University | Bell Works | The Garibaldi Group | Smart IMS Inc. and these sponsors: NJSBDC State Office | CentralReach | Gearhart Law, LLC | New Jersey Health Foundation, Inc. | Cogent Connections | PERMEVO | South Asian Bar Association (SABA) of North America - NJ | ROI-NJ #innovate100 #innovation #leadership #collaboration #innovatenewjersey

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What Angel Investors Are Saying About Our Startup Ecosystem Last week, I led a breakfast meeting with leading angel investors hosted by ACG and Robert Johnson. Here are some takeaways from our discussion. New Jersey has: 1. Tremendous Untapped Potential and Enthusiasm The growth I’ve seen just in the past few years has been breathtaking to witness. We've never seen so many New Jersey entrepreneurs making an impact on science and technology, and that pace of progress shows no sign of slowing down. 2. Density and Diversity As our nation’s most densely populated state, New Jersey is also one of the most diverse states, with a strong inflow of migrant hashtag #innovation from India and East Asia. 3. Many Industry Value Chains Represented New Jersey is a national leader in pharmaceutical, chemicals and healthcare innovation, which creates opportunities for local startups to integrate themselves with and learn from established leaders in their industries. 4. Strong Programs that Support Entrepreneurship The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and CSIT do a phenomenal job making working capital available to innovative new businesses. 5. Universities that bring smart people together Rutgers, Princeton, Stevens, NJIT, Rowan, FDU and others serve as a lightning rods that brings brilliant entrepreneurs together from all over the world. Do you think I’ve missed something that should be on this list? What do you think about New Jersey’s Startup Ecosystem? Let me know in the comments.

“Fake it until you make it” is one of the biggest fallacies of the modern age. What does it mean for workplace integrity when employees resort to "mouse jigglers" to fake productivity? Recent news about Wells Fargo firing employees for using such devices raises critical questions about remote work culture. This incident highlights the need for transparency, trust, and genuine #productivity metrics in our professional environments. As leaders, we must cultivate a culture where accountability and real #engagement take precedence over superficial measures. It's vital to implement strategies that genuinely assess productivity and encourage open communication. How can we ensure our teams stay motivated and productive in a remote setting? Share your thoughts in the comments. For more details on this story, read the full Axios article in the link below. #WFH

One of the most critical skills of our time lies in the ability to detect and rectify poorly executed instances of AI and automation. As we witness the rapid evolution of technology, the threat of deepfakes—sophisticated but deceitful digital content—loom larger than ever. AI, while a boon for productivity and #innovation, also poses risks when misused. Deepfakes, with their potential for misinformation and cyber threats, underscore the importance of adept detection methods. Here's how we can tackle them through some Manual Detection Cues: - Scrutinise facial and body movements for inconsistencies. - Pay attention to lip-sync accuracy to uncover mismatches. - Observe eye behaviour, noting irregular blinking patterns. - Analyse reflections and shadows for anomalies. - Watch for unnatural pupil dilation, a telltale sign of manipulation. - Listen for artificial audio noise that indicates tampering. Navigating the complex terrain of digital content, mastering the art of detecting #deepfakes becomes paramount for safeguarding against #misinformation and cyber threats. How do you envision the role of deepfake detection evolving in our increasingly AI-driven world? #AI

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I'm looking forward to speaking about AI at the The Strategic Forum on May 22nd. While it's a members only meeting, please message me in case I can bring guests. #AI #GenAI #deepfakes #disruption #automation Thanks Michael Galkin

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