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James Villarrubia went from building AI for NASA's drone and aerospace programs to becoming CTO of a travel tech company. In this episode, he and Mo get into why curiosity might be the most important skill in the AI era, what happens to our brains when we stop pushing back on the answers we get, and why the people most resistant to AI might actually be seeing something the rest of us are missing.
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James Villarrubia
James Villarrubia is an accomplished CTO and applied AI expert. As Group CTO of AnyRes, he leads AI and technology across four global travel brands driving ~$3B in annual bookings, redefining the travel experience for both customers and operators. Previously, he was a Presidential Innovation Fellow with NASA Aeronautics, where he helped develop sustainable aviation and next-generation AI solutions. He also brings senior policy and portfolio experience from the White House, DOJ, and DOD.
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