Revolutionizing Non-Tech Industries with AI: A Conversation with Faisal Abid

In this episode of Behind the Numbers, host Dave Bookbinder dives deep into the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) with special guest Faisal Abid, co-founder of Irene Cremations. Faisal shares his incredible journey from the tech world to reshaping the funeral services industry through innovation and technology. Discover how Irene leverages AI to streamline funeral services, enabling professionals to focus on supporting families during their time of need. Faisal offers unique insights into the role of AI in revolutionizing non-tech industries, from nonprofits to public policy, showcasing how technology can enhance human-centered services. Key Discussion Points: AI and Innovation: How AI is disrupting industries traditionally untouched by tech. Job Market Insights: The truth about AI’s impact on jobs and efficiency. AI in Education: Rethinking how we teach and assess learning in the AI era. Entrepreneurship Tips: Building financial security and embracing failure as a path to success. Faisal’s candid advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and his passion for AI’s potential to balance efficiency with human connection make this a must-listen episode for innovators, business leaders, and anyone curious about the future of technology. About Our Guest: Faisal Abid is an entrepreneur, company founder, CTO, Google Developer Expert and Google Cloud Certified Architect, who speaks about leveraging the use of technology to drive business success. Faisal is also passionate about the power of embracing technology in traditionally non-tech industries.  About the Host: Dave Bookbinder is known as an expert in business valuation and he is the person that business owners and entrepreneurs reach out to when they need to know what their most important assets are worth. Known as a collaborative adviser, Dave has served thousands of client companies of all sizes and industries.  Dave is the author of two #1 best-selling books about the impact of human capital (PEOPLE!) on the valuation of a business enterprise called The NEW ROI: Return On Individuals & The NEW ROI: Going Behind The Numbers.    He’s on a mission to change the conversation about how the accounting world recognizes the value of people’s contributions to a business enterprise, and to quantify what every CEO on the planet claims: “Our people are this company’s most valuable asset.” He’s also the host of the highly rated Behind The Numbers business podcast which is enjoyed in more than 100 countries. 🔸 Grab Dave’s #1 Best-Selling Books: The New ROI: Return on Individuals  & The NEW ROI: Going Behind The Numbers 🔸 Connect with Dave on LinkedIn  🔸 Connect with Dave on FaceBook 🔸 Follow Dave on Twitter 🔸 Check out www.NEWROI.com for more. 💡  Want to share your insights with the business community? Message Dave to learn how you can be a guest on Behind The Numbers. https://linktr.ee/BehindTheNumbers 🔹 Check out more of Behind The Numbers on YouTube 🔹 Check out more of Behind The Numbers on RVN Television Please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe to keep up with the latest episodes. Drop a review and rate the podcast so that others might find it. To do so, here are the simple instructions: Open Apple Podcast App. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search” for Behind The Numbers with Dave Bookbinder Podcast Click on the SHOW, not the episode. Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” BEHIND THE NUMBERS IS ENJOYED IN MORE THAN 100 COUNTRIES. THANK YOU FOR MAKING BEHIND THE NUMBERS AMONG THE MOST POPULAR PROGRAMS GLOBALLY!  

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Behind The Numbers – Uncovering What Truly Drives Business Success You’ve heard the saying, “You can’t manage what you can’t measure.” In business, everything is driven by numbers—performance, valuation, and strategy. But the real story? It happens Behind The Numbers. Hosted by Dave Bookbinder, a business valuation expert and best-selling author, Behind The Numbers goes beyond spreadsheets and financial statements to explore what truly matters in business. In each episode, Dave sits down with CEOs, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to uncover the strategies, leadership insights, and hidden factors that impact business valuation, growth, and long-term success. Whether you’re a business owner, CEO, finance professional, or aspiring entrepreneur, Behind The Numbers will change the way you think about what makes a business truly valuable. Perfect for: CEOs and business owners looking to understand their company’s true worth Entrepreneurs and leaders seeking actionable strategies for growth Finance professionals interested in deep dives into business valuation and performance Anyone curious about the real drivers of business success About Dave Bookbinder: Dave has spent his career helping businesses understand their true value—beyond just the numbers. As a valuation expert, he works with companies of all sizes to assess their worth, intellectual property, and financial strategies. But his mission goes even deeper: to shift the conversation about how businesses value their most important asset—people. Dave is the author of three best-selling books: 📖 The NEW ROI: Return on Individuals – The definitive book on the impact of human capital in business. 📖 The NEW ROI: Going Behind The Numbers – A deeper dive into the unseen factors driving business success. 📖 A Valuation Toolbox for Business Owners and Their Advisors – A practical guide to understanding business valuation and preparing for a successful future. Join the Conversation: Past guests include industry leaders, bestselling authors, and top executives who share their expertise and insights on topics ranging from leadership and entrepreneurship to finance and human capital. Want to be a guest? Connect with us here: https://linktr.ee/BehindTheNumbers Have a topic you’d love to hear us cover? Send your suggestions our way! 🎧 If you find value in our content, subscribe, rate, and review to help others discover Behind The Numbers! 📌 New episodes drop every Tuesday —subscribe now so you never miss an episode! Learn more at https://www.NEWROI.com