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    Job Loss to Gym Gain: My Mental Health Journey

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    Last June, I faced a tough moment when I lost my job at a startup after three years of hard work. Like many, I was worried about finances and my mortgage. In the chaos of job hunting, I neglected my…

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    Unlocking Passive Income: How to Start Your Own AI-Powered Agency

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    In today’s fast-paced world, many people are looking for ways to earn extra income without the hassle of traditional jobs. Recently, a fascinating event highlighted how individuals with no tech skills or marketing experience are successfully running AI-powered agencies. They’re…

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    Create Your DREAM Brand Logo with AI Technology!

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    In today’s fast-paced world, building a strong brand is more important than ever. With the rise of AI technology, creating a standout logo and brand identity has never been easier. Let’s explore how you can harness this technology to elevate…

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    Zoho Revolutionizes Your Marketing and Sales Automation!

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    In today’s fast-paced business world, small businesses need tools that can keep up. Zoho has emerged as a game-changer, offering a suite of features that help automate marketing and sales processes. With its continuous improvements, Zoho is making it easier…

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    Transforming Client Onboarding with AI Avatars

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    In the fast-paced world of fintech, client onboarding can be a real challenge. With a small team and a flood of questions from clients, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. That’s where AI avatars come into play. By using Synthesia, we…

Chris Dessi

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Chris Dessi is the visionary CEO and Founder of Torque AI, a cutting-edge software platform revolutionizing brand connections through Artificial Intelligence. As a renowned serial tech entrepreneur, Chris boasts a prolific career, having authored four best-selling books and delivered impactful talks as a TEDx speaker. His leadership journey includes pivotal roles at top-tier software companies, notably Buddy Media, which Salesforce acquired for $1 billion.

Previously, Chris founded and led Silverback, an award-winning digital marketing agency, for nearly a decade before its acquisition by Performline, Inc. He has a proven track record of launching and successfully exiting four prominent technology conferences. He is the producer of AI Summit NYC, a premier tech conference tailored for non-tech professionals. Chris’s insights and achievements have been prominently featured in prestigious publications such as Forbes, Fortune, Success, and Sports Illustrated.

During his 25-year career in New York and London, Chris won the SmartCEO Future 50 Award in 2016, the Hermes Creative Award in 2015, and the Fair Media Council Folio Award in 2014. With his deep understanding of the technology industry, he is a regular expert commentator on CNBC, CNN, FOX News, Good Day New York, and FOX Business’ Varney & Co. One of his greatest honors was to deliver a keynote to the United States Marines aboard the Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum.

In 2012, the Business Council of Westchester honored Dessi as a 40 Under 40 winner for exemplifying leadership, foresight, and a vision for the future of Westchester County, where he currently resides as a devoted husband and proud girl dad to Talia and Olivia.

Chris holds an Executive Certificate from MIT’s Sloan School of Management. He is a certified Scrum Master. He graduated with a BA in Psychology from Loyola University Maryland and an MS in Direct and Interactive Marketing from New York University.

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