Kingdom ROI - When God Slams Doors Shut: Finding Purpose in Unexpected Career Transitions

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Artificial intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace—what does that mean for the future of technology, venture capital, business, and even our understanding of ourselves? Award-winning journalist and writer Anil Ananthaswamy joins us for our latest episode to discuss his latest book Why Machines Learn: The Elegant Math Behind Modern AI . Anil helps us explore the journey and many breakthroughs that have propelled machine learning from simple perceptrons to the sophisticated algorithms shaping today’s AI revolution, powering GPT and other models. The discussion aims to demystify some of the underlying math that powers modern machine learning to help everyone grasp this technology impacting our lives, even if your last math class was in high school. Anil walks us through the power of scaling laws, the shift from training to inference optimization, and the debate among AI’s pioneers about the road to AGI—should we be concerned, or are we still missing key pieces of the puzzle? The conversation also delves into AI’s philosophical implications—could understanding how machines learn help us better understand ourselves? And what challenges remain before AI systems can truly operate with agency? If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sign up for our newsletter at techsurgepodcast.com for exclusive insights and updates on upcoming TechSurge Live Summits. Links: Read Why Machines Learn, Anil’s latest book on the math behind AI https://www.amazon.com/Why-Machines-Learn-Elegant-Behind/dp/0593185749 Learn more about Anil Ananthaswamy’s work and writing https://anilananthaswamy.com/ Watch Anil Ananthaswamy’s TED Talk on AI and intelligence https://www.ted.com/speakers/anil_ananthaswamy Discover the MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellowship that shaped Anil’s AI research https://ksj.mit.edu/ Understand the Perceptron, the foundation of neural networks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perceptron Read about the Perceptron Convergence Theorem and its significance https://www.nature.com/articles/323533a0…

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Are you ready for an unexpected twist? Picture this: a business professional's journey from being a youth pastor to launching a successful marketing company. But here's the kicker – the inspiration behind the company's name will leave you in awe. It involves a four-year-old's unwavering faith, a tiny twig, and a monumental tree that defied all odds. Can you guess the significance? Stay tuned to uncover the extraordinary story that led to the birth of Maple Tree Marketing.

In this episode, you will be able to:

Discover Roger Littlepage's inspiring journey from ministry to business and uncover the valuable insights gained along the way.
Learn the profound importance of prayer in cultivating strong and meaningful relationships in both personal and professional settings.
Uncover the transformative power of faith and resilience in navigating and overcoming adversity in the business world.
Explore practical strategies for integrating faith into daily business practices, creating a harmonious alignment with personal beliefs and professional endeavors.
Embrace the concept of stewardship and learn how work can be a form of worship, leading to a more purposeful and fulfilling professional life.

My special guest is Roger Littlepage

Roger Littlepage, based in Holland, Michigan, brings a wealth of business expertise to the Kingdom ROI Podcast. With a degree in religion from Liberty University and a background in youth ministry, Roger's professional journey has been marked by resilience and spiritual alignment. As the founder of Maple Tree Marketing, a versatile marketing support company rooted in the hospitality industry, Roger's commitment to nurturing symbiotic relationships has been pivotal to his success. His experiences, from weathering the 2008 financial crisis to excelling in customer service at booking.com, offer practical insights into integrating faith and resilience in the business realm. Listeners can anticipate gaining valuable perspectives on leveraging faith in navigating adversity in the professional sphere.

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Kingdom ROI - When God Slams Doors Shut: Finding Purpose in Unexpected Career Transitions

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In this episode, you will be able to:

Discover Roger Littlepage's inspiring journey from ministry to business and uncover the valuable insights gained along the way.
Learn the profound importance of prayer in cultivating strong and meaningful relationships in both personal and professional settings.
Uncover the transformative power of faith and resilience in navigating and overcoming adversity in the business world.
Explore practical strategies for integrating faith into daily business practices, creating a harmonious alignment with personal beliefs and professional endeavors.
Embrace the concept of stewardship and learn how work can be a form of worship, leading to a more purposeful and fulfilling professional life.

My special guest is Roger Littlepage

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