Sept. '25 Newsletter
AI: Devil or Angel?
Lets see…invention of printing, steam age and the industrial revolution, world wars, mobility (car, plane, space), internet, AI.
AI? On a scale with all the above? Absolutely! The AI Genie is out of the proverbial bottle, and its not going back. Every single person in the developed world will be impacted…you, for instance…soon followed by everyone in the world.
As a business leader, its decision time. One choice has been eliminated: the choice to make no choice! There is an old saying in the prairie states: “Pioneers get the arrows, settlers get the land.” That's probably solid advice. Now is the time to investigate the possibilities that this new technology might have for your business. No one is saying “be first.” Everyone is saying “don’t be last.”
Several SDSI workshops have addressed AI implementation at a superficial level. However, several SDSI member companies have provided far more professional guidance. Red Door Interactive, and Cadre, in particular, are offering solid consultation on marketing, system and integration strategies. If you would like more information, we are happy to connect you.
Bill Walton’s Lasting Impact featured in the San Diego Magazine
San Diego Magazine’s Best of San Diego 2025: Sports recognized our Bill Walton as this year’s “Best Legend We’ll Miss.” From his La Mesa roots and UCLA dominance to leading the Portland Trail Blazers to their only NBA championship, on to the Celtics, a second career in Broadcasting, even as Chairman of SDSI, Bill left an indelible mark on basketball and the San Diego community. A true sports legend, he will be remembered just as much for his larger-than-life presence and community impact as for his Hall of Fame career. Read Bill's feature in full here!
Bob Talks Shop with Adam Cheyer, Co-Founder Siri – Tune in
In the newest episode of Bob’s podcast, Views from the Bus, Bob shares a not to be missed conversation with the founder of Siri! Bob and Adam cover a lot of ground including what it’s like to be courted by Steve Jobs, Siri in its early stages, and Adam’s unexpected friendship with Bill Walton and much more. Listen to the new Views from the Bus Podcast here.
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