Veteran Technologist Sees AI As Infrastructure Shift
For decades, John Ghekiere has watched technology change from a niche innovation to a part of everyday life. He has seen many cycles of disruption, from making semiconductors to consulting. He thinks that artificial intelligence is going to go the same way as the internet.
Ghekiere says that AI will slowly become part of everyday business tasks. People often resist things because they don’t know what they are, not because they are a real threat. He says that how well you prepare will decide if a disruption is an opportunity or a setback.
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TechSovereign Partners Focuses On Translating Ideas Into Industry
TechSovereign Partners was started in 2024 to help deep tech companies deal with complicated semiconductor ecosystems. Ghekiere helps new businesses turn good ideas into things that people in the industry will use. His job is to make sure that technical deliverables work in real manufacturing settings.
He says that the company’s job is to help innovators and established players in the industry trust each other. When technologies work well, they are accepted in factories and other places. This change shows the difference between ideas and actions.
Semiconductor Experience Shapes Perspective On Innovation
Ghekiere started working in semiconductor manufacturing in the late 1990s. He worked with companies that sold parts to big companies like Intel and Samsung. He learned from those experiences how new technologies become common over time.
He has seen chips move from special machines to regular products. Smartphones, cars, and medical devices all use processes that were once cutting edge. He says that AI is going down the same path to becoming common.
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Early Experiences With AI Showed Long Term Potential
Ghekiere first saw practical AI models while working at Applied Materials. Even basic image recognition tools showed a lot of promise for manufacturing. He quickly saw that there were uses for it beyond just showing off.
Years later, widely used tools like ChatGPT confirmed those early hunches. AI went from being a curiosity in the lab to being useful in the workplace. Ghekiere believes this acceleration explains current public unease.
AI Already Delivers Measurable Productivity Gains
Ghekiere hears firsthand how AI makes daily tasks easier through community discussions. People who work in marketing, healthcare, education, and manufacturing all have similar experiences. Gains in productivity are different for each sector, but they are always important.
A marketing expert used generative AI to turn tasks that took several days into tasks that took only a few minutes. She didn’t lose any work; instead, she was able to take on more clients. Ghekiere says that these kinds of stories go against common fears about automation.
Education And Familiarity Reduce Apprehension
Ghekiere started local talks to help professionals understand AI better. His talks are more about real-world uses in the workplace than abstract ideas. These sessions get people talking about both the good and bad sides of things.
He thinks that fear usually goes away when people try out tools for themselves. Knowing what you can do also makes it clear what you can’t do. Being familiar with something helps professionals make smart decisions about whether or not to adopt it.
Montana’s Tech Ecosystem Benefits From Advanced Manufacturing
Ghekiere talks about how Montana’s base of advanced manufacturing companies is growing. These companies diversify regional economies beyond tourism and construction. He thinks that technology is a force that keeps the economy stable.
As more people use AI, areas that welcome new ideas may get more investment. Ghekiere tells local professionals to stay involved instead of just reacting. Getting ready now makes sure that you are still relevant as AI becomes more common.
