Turning Adversity into Advantage with Chad Foster

After going legally blind at 21, Chad Foster’s life flipped on its head. He had to re-learn how to be an active participant in society, starting with finishing his university degree. His life-altering experience at 21 had changed the course of Chad’s life, teaching him to crave the uncomfortable experiences because that’s where growth lies. After a successful career as a business executive, and after becoming the first blind executive to graduate Harvard Business School, Chad is now a best-selling author of Blind Ambition, a memoir based on his life. In addition to writing about his experience, Chad also inspires audiences to turn adversity into an advantage as a prominent keynote speaker. Chad joins The AI Podcast to discuss his journey and how data became his superpower.  +++ Like and subscribe to The AI Forecast to stay up to date on the latest episodes. You can watch the video version of this episode on The AI Forecast YouTube page.  

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