How to Leverage AI Like a Billion-Dollar CEO with Kevin Surace
Release Date: 05/20/2025
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info_outlineWhat if AI could help you sleep better, think faster, and win bigger? In this episode of Breakaway Wealth, Jim Oliver sits down with Silicon Valley powerhouse Kevin Surace—entrepreneur, innovator, and one of the early voices on AI’s transformational power.
They dive deep into:
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Why most entrepreneurs lose not because of bad ideas, but bad timing.
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How AI can act as your daily decision-making partner—from analyzing supplements to writing business plans.
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Why grit and risk tolerance are still the ultimate wealth-building tools.
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And the surprising truth about success: it’s not just about making money—it’s about finding joy.
Whether you’re a startup founder, seasoned business owner, or just trying to stay relevant in a fast-moving world, Kevin's blueprint will show you how to adapt, lead, and break away from convention.
3 Takeaways:
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AI as Your Tactical Wingman
Use AI as a daily assistant for research, writing, planning, and decision-making. It doesn’t replace you—it amplifies you. -
Timing > Talent
The biggest startup killer? Being early. Mastering the art of timing in business is more important than chasing “great ideas.” -
Resilience Builds Empires
Endurance, not genius, separates winners from wannabes. Show up, survive setbacks, and let compound effort do its thing.
Kevin’s decades of experience will challenge your thinking—and give you a modern playbook to stay ahead in a world that won’t wait.
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