On this episode of Connect the Dots, host Geoffrey Klein sits down with Dasanj Aberdeen, Director of Artificial Intelligence & Innovation at KPMG and an adjunct professor at Temple University. A polymath consultant, creator, and mentor, she has spent 10+ years guiding Fortune 100 companies in digital transformation—launching AI, low-code, IoT, and cloud solutions that accelerate value creation and enrich customer experiences. Her people-first leadership style champions democratized knowledge and diverse, high-performing teams.
Growing up in Grenada, Dasanj’s early love of art and building things sparked a multidisciplinary journey through Wharton, accounting, consulting, and ultimately AI leadership.
Dasanj shares:
- Why technology success is really about people.
- How creativity informs product design.
- Practical ways anyone—AI-shy or expert—can start experimenting today.
Listeners will hear candid insights on mentoring, defining personal success, and preparing for the next wave of workplace transformation—all delivered with Dasanj’s trademark curiosity and optimism.
Resources & Links
- Connect with Dasanj on LinkedIn
- KPMG AI & Innovation insights
- Book mentioned: The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday
Connect with Geoffrey:
- Connect with Geoffrey on LinkedIn
- E-mail Geoffrey
- Keynote Speaker
- nine dots
- The Content Beast (book)
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Music produced by Sam Miller.
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