(This article is based on a recent talk I gave at the annual One-U Responsible AI Consortium Summit in Salt Lake City, Utah on October 5, 2026.) For most of my
Bassam Salem
Bassam is a tech executive and entrepreneur known for his interdisciplinary expertise and commitment to helping others. He founded AI company AtlasRTX (acquired in 2022) and now leads Mindshare Ventures, advising founders, executives, and teams. An Egyptian-American, he was raised in Egypt, France, England, and Utah; he holds CS degrees (BS, MS, MPhil) and an MBA from the University of Utah where he is now a Trustee. He is based in Utah, USA and writes, speaks, and advises on character & culture, leadership & excellence, and the long game.
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(This article is based on a recent talk I gave at the annual One-U Responsible AI Consortium Summit in Salt Lake City, Utah on October 5, 2026.) For most of my
I woke up rather dismayed a few days ago. It was still super-early and dark. You know how things can feel especially distressing before the sun comes up? I
I’ve been writing a book for the last 18 months. I’m nearly done. I decided to share an author’s note that is part of the book; it outlines