Visionary strategist, Loren R. Douglass, says Black folks are uniquely positioned to lead the AI revolution — and he’s got the insight to prove it. The global business executive, who has held significant positions as Goldman Sachs & Company’s vice president and transformation leader at American International Group, Inc. (AIG), a leading global insurance organization, feels this digital advantage provides the power we need to redefine how we innovate, build, and win. Douglass, the author of “Seize The Future! The Boulé As A Force For Change,” a bold, strategic roadmap for the next generation of Black leadership, has the blueprint, especially with the abundance of creativity running deep through our communities. And with nearly four decades of international leadership and 20 years on Wall Street, the former Bank of America Merrill Lynch director possesses a deep understanding of power architecture, Black wealth, and large-scale organizational turnaround.
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As Black folks continue to be the architects of culture, it’s no wonder the CEO & founder of MKD Partners International insists the time for harnessing our excellence is now.
Whether organizing day-to-day tasks or kickstarting a game-changing project, we can expand our capabilities from the phones in our pockets — without breaking the bank. Per the expert, “Black genius has always spoken the language of power. AI is just the next one to learn.”
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From Sora to ChatGPT to Canva’s AI-powered design tools and more, these platforms elevate the talent Black folks already bring to the table. Harnessing what Douglass calls “Augmented Intelligence”— powering our God-given gifts through AI — we can lay a solid foundation to develop strategic operations, competitive advantage, and produce lasting success. This and more is detailed in his book, “Beyond AI: The Twelve Laws of Augmented Intelligence,” exploring humanity’s next cognitive leap.
“When we put our creativity and our resilience together, there’s no telling what we can come up with,” Douglass told The Root. “Augmented intelligence is learning how to work with these tools in such a way that makes us better and faster than anybody else that doesn’t use the tool.”
“It’s not going to replace you,” the author clarified, “but someone who’s learning how to use it will.”
While some folks focus on the doom-and-gloom predictions of the world and fears that AI will replace humans, Douglass sees a beaming opportunity for us to grab hold of something groundbreaking. According to the international business exec, there’s no time like the present to power your future.
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“My special message to our folks is: If there was ever a time for us to really get ahead, it’s now. You don’t need $100 million to build a manufacturing plant, or to buy a company,” Douglass told The Root. “Our young people are so creative… we get into industries, and we end up taking them over!”
As author of “The Power Doctrine: Building Black Wealth, Influence, and Institutions That Last,” Douglass’ advanced philosophy provides a roadmap for Black visionaries who seek to turn their natural creative edge into achievement and generational impact. And as technology continues to advance, the potential for our growth is limitless.
“What I really want to get across is the agency to take action and the optimism,” Douglass explained. “We are trendsetters, we’re trailblazers. We got the tools now. Let’s build, let’s innovate, let’s invent — let’s go y’all.”
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