Kevin J. Surace
Silicon Valley Innovator | AI, Crypto & Sustainability Visionary
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Kevin Surace is a renowned tech innovator who has shaped the future of Silicon Valley. As the former CEO of Serious Materials, he pioneered sustainable building materials that reduced energy use in millions of homes.
Surace's visionary work in artificial intelligence, blockchain, and environmental technologies has earned him widespread acclaim, including the Princeton Entrepreneurship Award and selection as one of TIME Magazine's 'Heroes of the Environment'. His dynamic keynotes explore how exponential technologies can address critical global challenges, empowering audiences to drive innovation and sustainability.
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Eco-friendly drywall
Kevin Surace suggests we rethink basic construction materials -- such as the familiar wallboard -- to reduce the huge carbon footprint generated by the manufacturing and construction of our buildings. He introduces EcoRock, a clean, recyclable and energy-efficient drywall created by his team at Serious Materials.
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