Kevin Surace
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology
BSET, Engineering 1980-01-01 - 1985-01-01
West Genesee Sr High
, 1977-01-01 - 1980-01-01
East Hill Elementary
, 1971-01-01 - 1974-01-01
St. Joseph's Elementary
, 1967-01-01 - 1971-01-01Work Experience
Token
Current
Token
KevinSurace.com
Current
KevinSurace.com
WITZEND PRODUCTIONS
Current
WITZEND PRODUCTIONS
Private Entertainment Network
Current
Private Entertainment Network
Rochester Institute of Technology
Current
Rochester Institute of Technology
Spot Trender
Current
Spot Trender
Acclaim Entertainment Group
Current
Acclaim Entertainment Group
Appvance
Current
Appvance
Sunnyvale Community Players
2019-12-01 - 2023-01-01
Sunnyvale Community Players
San Jose Chamber of Commerce
2020-01-01 - 2021-12-01
San Jose Chamber of Commerce
Skills
Summary
Entrepreneur, AI innovator, board member and keynote speaker. I’ve built billion-dollar companies, pioneered AI and Generative AI applications, and developed technologies that have reshaped industries. My work spans AI, automation, and sustainability—helping businesses stay ahead of disruption while proving that Joy = Success isn’t just a mindset, but a strategy for long-term growth. Currently, I serve as Chair & CEO of Appvance.ai and Chair of Token Ring, leading advancements in AI-driven software testing and next-gen cybersecurity. I’m also writing a book The Joy Success Cycle, exploring how finding joy in every task drives peak performance. It’s a blueprint for leaders and employees looking to achieve more without falling into the trap of relentless hustle. Key Accomplishments: ➤Named a Tech Pioneer by the World Economic Forum (Davos) ➤Featured in BusinessWeek, Fortune, Forbes, NBC, WSJ, and CNBC Innovator of the Decade ➤Led development of the first AI virtual assistant, precursor to Siri and Alexa ➤Introduced Generative AI to the mainstream in 2017 ➤Built multiple startups from zero to $1B+ valuations ➤Attained 94 patents, including 32 in the US ➤400+ keynote speeches ➤Broadway and film producer/creator Let’s Connect: https://www.kevinsurace.com
