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Shai Agassi is a visionary entrepreneur who revolutionized cloud computing and enterprise software. As Founder and former CEO of Better Place, he pioneered the world's first nationwide electric vehicle infrastructure network.
Prior to that, Agassi spent 15 years at software giant SAP, where he led the company's global product development and was credited with driving its transition to cloud-based services. Agassi's keynotes provide a glimpse into the future of technology, sharing actionable insights on harnessing emerging innovations to transform business and society.
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A new ecosystem for electric cars
Forget about the hybrid auto -- Shai Agassi says it's electric cars or bust if we want to impact emissions. His company, Better Place, has a radical plan to take entire countries oil-free by 2020.
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