Data is the Rocket Fuel: The Hidden Prerequisite for AI Success

Food and drink from 6-6:30. Come early!

Agile Denver's Human-Centered AI group presents "Data is the Rocket Fuel"

Kamal Maheshwari reveals why trusted data—not just advanced algorithms—determines AI success. Drawing from real-world cases in finance, healthcare, and hospitality, he shows how organizations that validate and govern their data achieve higher ROI, ethical integrity, and faster innovation. Attendees will leave with a practical framework for building data trust through quality checks, transparency, and continuous monitoring—turning uncertain data into confident, actionable intelligence.

NOTE: This will be an in-person event.

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Speaker bio:
Kamal Maheshwari is a seasoned builder at the intersection of data, trust and transformation. After earning his M.S. in Computer Science from Penn State University, he spent nearly three decades navigating the data-landscape—from product engineering at enterprise stalwarts to leadership in emerging data infrastructure firms.

Located in Boulder, CO, Kamal co-founded Decube with a clear philosophy: that reliable, discoverable, and governable data is the lifeblood of modern organizations. He believes that data doesn’t merely inform decisions—it empowers human potential. The right data, aligned to purpose and treated with respect, becomes a force-multiplier. He often says: “Data is the rocket-fuel for the AI rocket—keep it clean and energized.”

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About the Human-Centered AI group:

Navigate AI's Impact — Without the Hype
For busy software and product leaders, staying ahead of AI means more than chasing tools. Our monthly AI Special Interest Group cuts through the noise to explore what actually matters: how AI is reshaping collaboration, product strategy, leadership, and organizational change.

This isn't a technical meetup. We skip the algorithms and implementation details to focus on the human systems that determine whether AI adoption succeeds or fails — collaborative learning, strategic thinking, ethical design, cross-functional alignment, and adaptive leadership.

What to expect: Each session features an expert speaker, small-group discussions, and practical takeaways you can use immediately.

Connect with experienced peers who share your challenges. Leave with new ways to think, not just tools to buy. Build the confidence to lead responsibly through uncertainty.

Our sponsors

Venue: Thrive Workspace, Centennial: A flexible 22,000 sq ft coworking space designed for modern professionals. Whether you’re a freelancer, entrepreneur, or small business, this event is a great opportunity to check out the space, meet fellow professionals, and explore a fresh alternative to working from home or a traditional office.

Food: Currently looking for food sponsors. Please message me directly if you're interested in reaching some of our 2500 Agile Denver members.