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 Aug 10, 2025  Rajiv Kapoor, a best-selling author and AI strategist, discusses Nvidia's bold stance on export controls and its potential impact on global innovation. He highlights how this decision could redefine markets and geopolitical alliances, shaping the future of AI and semiconductor development. The conversation also delves into the transformative power of AI, practical techniques for engaging effectively with these technologies, and the crucial role of leadership in fostering an AI-driven culture within organizations. 
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From Dell To AI Leadership
- Rajiv Kapoor described his long tech leadership path from Dell to running AI-focused companies and studying at MIT.
- He recalled falling out of his bag when ChatGPT launched and predicted everyone would need AI skills.
Role→Task→Context→Ask Framework
- Use a clear structure: assign a persona, state the task, provide context, and finish with the specific ask.
- Tell the model to ask clarifying questions so you can iterate toward a precise outcome.
Chain Prompts To Deepen Outputs
- Use chain prompting: get the model to ask questions and answer them to refine outputs progressively.
- Peel back layers (A, A1, A2) to deepen the result until it becomes actionable.

