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A Conversation with David Karandish, CEO of Capacity on Liberating Teams with AI
LIBERATING TEAMS WITH AI
- Who: David Karandish
- What: Fireside Chat
- Where: Online
- When: Tuesday, November 18th, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM EST
Second Annual SGxGEW GLOBAL INNOVATION MARATHON
Startup Grind Chapters worldwide are joining forces during Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025 and Miami AI Month to showcase how innovation is shaping every corner of our planet. Join us for this event, support your local chapter, network with innovators from around the world, and discover how other Startup Grind chapters are supporting innovative startups in their local communities during our global innovation marathon by going to our GLOBAL INNOVATION MARATHON AGENDA.
Event Description
As part of the second annual SGxGEW Global Innovation Marathon during Global Entrepreneurship Week and Miami AI Month, we’re thrilled to welcome David Karandish, Founder & CEO of Capacity, for an inspiring conversation on how AI is transforming the modern workplace.
With over 25 years in tech spanning AI, SaaS, and online advertising, David has dedicated his career to helping teams do their best work. At Capacity—a leading enterprise AI-native automation platform—he’s redefining how organizations handle support, knowledge sharing, and operations. Capacity’s omnichannel AI platform empowers over 20,000 customers across industries like financial services, healthcare, retail, education, and software, helping them reduce costs, increase efficiency, and enhance team performance.
In this session, David will unpack how automation and AI are reshaping enterprise productivity, what it means to build AI-native organizations, and how companies can bridge the gap between technology and human creativity. He’ll also share lessons from his journey as a serial entrepreneur and community leader working to close the digital divide in St. Louis—demonstrating how innovation and inclusion go hand in hand.
Expected Outcomes for Attendees:
By the end of this session, you will:
- Understand how AI-native platforms are revolutionizing workplace productivity and support systems
- Learn practical ways to automate repetitive tasks and empower your teams to focus on high-value work ️
- Explore strategies for scaling operations efficiently across multiple business functions
- Discover leadership insights from David’s experience building and scaling enterprise AI solutions
- Be inspired by his vision for using technology to bridge social and digital divides
- Connect with innovators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders shaping the AI-powered future
Welcome to Global Entrepreneurship Month! This November, join Startup Grind and the Global Entrepreneurship Network to celebrate innovation. Connect with SG chapters worldwide through workshops, discussions, and events designed to support local entrepreneurs and help take your business to the next level.
GEW Featured Events (Nov 17–23): 24-hour Innovation Marathon with global speakers including Guy Kawasaki, Rehan Jalil, David Karandish, Dr. Rose Yu, and Maddy Martin
About David Karandish
David Karandish is Founder & CEO of Capacity – an enterprise SaaS company headquartered in St. Louis, MO. Capacity is a support automation platform that uses AI to deflect emails, calls, and tickets so internal and external support teams can spend more time doing their best work.
About Global Entrepreneurship Week
Global Entrepreneurship Week is a celebration of innovators who dream big and launch startups that bring ideas to life. GEW reaches millions of people of all ages and backgrounds through local, national and global events and activities. During one week each November, partners around the world hold events and competitions to celebrate and support local entrepreneurs.
About Miami AI Month
Miami AI Month exists to bridge the critical gap between AI innovation and public understanding, transforming concern into informed confidence through education, transparency, and community engagement.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from one of the world’s foremost thought leaders! Secure your spot today, and get ready to elevate your thinking, discover new ideas, and meet other remarkable minds. Tap into inspiration—register now!