Kevin Surace

About Kevin Surace

Kevin Surace is CEO & CTO at Appvance.ai. Location: Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area, United States.

Entrepreneur, AI innovator, board member and keynote speaker. I’ve built billion-dollar companies, pioneered AI and Generative AI applications, and developed technologies that have reshaped industries. My work spans AI, automation, and sustainability—helping businesses stay ahead of disruption while proving that Joy = Success isn’t just a mindset, but a strategy for long-term growth. Currently, I serve as Chair & CEO of Appvance.ai and Chair of Token Ring, leading advancements in AI-driven software testing and next-gen cybersecurity. I’m also writing a book The Joy Success Cycle, exploring how finding joy in every task drives peak performance. It’s a blueprint for leaders and employees looking to achieve more without falling into the trap of relentless hustle. Key Accomplishments: ➤Named a Tech Pioneer by the World Economic Forum (Davos) ➤Featured in BusinessWeek, Fortune, Forbes, NBC, WSJ, and CNBC Innovator of the Decade ➤Led development of the first AI virtual assistant, precursor to Siri and Alexa ➤Introduced Generative AI to the mainstream in 2017 ➤Built multiple startups from zero to $1B+ valuations ➤Attained 95 patents, including 33 in the US ➤400+ keynote speeches ➤Broadway and film producer/creator Let’s Connect: https://www.kevinsurace.com

Skills

• Highly Detailed
• Innovator

Additional experience

• Chair

  Token

  Started June 2021

Education

• BSET, Rochester Institute of Technology
• West Genesee Sr High