At Livesmart AI we combine decades of customer experience design with the greatest technological minds to create extraordinary human experiences and improve lives. Our leadership team of Disney Service veterans, Award winning Physicians and Nationally renowned Ai innovators uniquely positions us to help our world.
Discover how Livesmart’s founders reimagine hospitality in their book and podcast, Disney Way for the Digital Age.
Kevin Kelly is a 30-year veteran of the interactive digital marketing and creative advertising space, with expertise in customer experience design and interactive creative strategy. He recently sold Bigbuzz, the digital agency he founded in the mid 90s. His “tech-geek” vision grew the small boutique operation into one of the top digital agencies in the country (Agency Spotter, 2019).
Passionate about AI and Machine Learning (MiT trained), Kevin serves as Chief Experience Officer (CXO) at Live Smart Ai where he designs innovative customer experiences through AI digital assistants as well as training for the human support staff. His current work includes voice experience design with the Amazon Alexa team to bring extraordinary guest services to some of the world’s leading hotel brands. He also heads up the Remote Senior Care a division of Live Smart, helping seniors stay safe and connected in their homes, while assisting their caretakers by leveraging bespoke suites of technology to ease the challenge of caring for elders while managing their own busy lives.
Creative minds from around the world gathered at the SXSW Conference to celebrate the synergy of interactive, film and music industries.
Advancements in AI bring unprecedented power, but with great power comes great responsibility.
Kevin Kelly on stage at CES moderating a panel on Ethics in AI with: (from left to right) Anna Bethke, Head of AI for Social Good at Intel, Mina Hanna, Chair of IEEE AI and Autonomous Systems Policy Committee, and David Hanson, CEO of Hanson Robotics and creator of Sophia the world’s first robot citizen and the first robot Innovation Ambassador for the United Nations Development Program.
Kevin co-hosts the popular podcast, The Disney Way for The Digital Age with former Disney executive Debbie Zmorenski, where they explore corporate culture, branding and service excellence, through storytelling, technical curiosity and friendly conversation. He is currently studying machine learning at MIT, has a degree in Music Engineering from Berklee College of Music, and spent several years as a touring drummer in a rock band and record producer. Kevin is passionate about living an active, adrenaline-fueled life, which includes competing in Ironman triathlons, racing Mini Coopers, and getting knocked out while boxing for charity. He lives in Long Island, NY with his wife, 3 kids, 2 dogs and robot named Astro.
Debbie is an accomplished Senior Executive with more than 40 years’ experience in Operational leadership, training and development, customer service, production manufacturing, and corporate cultural engineering. During her 34-year tenure with the Walt Disney World Company®, she held leadership positions in Restaurant Management, Human Resources, Training and Development, Customer Service, Production Manufacturing, Resort Operations, and Senior Program Facilitator for The Disney Institute. She has collaborated with Fortune 100 organizations as well as start-ups to assist them in creating long-term success. Her experience includes extensive work in large diverse industries such as healthcare (Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento, Kaiser Permanente Northern California, Meridian Healthcare Systems in New Jersey, and Arkansas Children’s Hospital), casinos, and grocery chains, as well as small, family-owned businesses and startup companies.
Debbie Z on Stage at SXSW discussing “Chatbots and Pixie Dust” with Google’s Clara deSoto, heading up Google Ai Assistant and developer marketing. Debating the concept of overlaying a Disney like service structure into foundational programming for a chatbot.
Specializing in customer service, Debbie developed a model that provides the foundation for designing and delivering on a customer-centric corporate culture. This model provides the tools for a customer service foundation that is unique to the needs of each client.
Peter Shankman is an accomplished entrepreneur and innovation strategist with over 25 years of experience in customer engagement, marketing, and the evolving neurodiverse economy. As Chief Innovation Officer at LiveSmart, he helps shape the company’s forward-looking strategies to enhance guest experience through AI and smart technology. Best known as the founder of Help a Reporter Out (HARO), Peter has launched and exited three startups and authored five bestselling books. He has served as a global keynote speaker and consultant for Fortune 100 companies and startups alike. Peter also hosts Faster Than Normal, the #1 podcast on ADHD, and is a passionate advocate for neurodiversity in business. His expertise in social media, marketing, and human behavior is instrumental in helping us anticipate trends and stay ahead in the evolving landscape of AI-powered hospitality.
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