Marcus Weldon

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Contributing Editor for AI at Newsweek

New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

An AI thought leader and the former President of the iconic Bell Labs, Marcus holds a Ph. D. from Harvard University and a B. Sc. from Kings College London. He is known for his visionary ability to distill complex problems, and now serves as Newsweeks Contributing Editor for AI while advising pioneering companies.

Beyond his corporate roles, Marcus demonstrates a deep intellectual curiosity about technologys impact on society. He frequently explores the philosophical side of AI, writing about how it can augment human experience and the importance of preserving uniquely human values like creativity and shared effort in a digital age.

As the 13th President of Bell Labs, he led one of the worlds most renowned research organizations, credited with inventions like the transistor, the laser, and information theory.

Personality Overview

Decisive

Fast Adopter

Confident & Optimistic

They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.  They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They usually prefer to drive the conversation.

Topics They Care About

AI's Societal Impact
As Newsweek's Contributing Editor for AI, he leads the "AI Impact" interview series, focusing on augmenting human intelligence rather than replacing it and ensuring alignment with human values.
Future Network Architecture
During his tenure as Nokia's CTO and Bell Labs President, he was a key architect of the "Future X Network" vision, emphasizing the need for robust 5G and cloud infrastructure.
Tech-Driven Productivity
He is interested in technology's role in solving the productivity paradox, referencing concepts like "enterprise value delivery" and Erik Brynjolfsson's J-curve in his professional discussions.

Media Appearances

AI Impact: What Does AI Miss When It Summarizes Us?. Featured in Newsweek

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AI Impact: The Limits of Scale. Featured in Newsweek

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The Story So Far: 8 Principles for the Future of AI. Featured in Newsweek

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Work History

11-2024
Contributing Editor for AI at Newsweek
1-2024
Chief AI Advisor at Informa
8-2023
Visiting Professor at Purdue University
4-2022
Member Board Of Directors at Coesia S.p.A.
9-2021
Member Board Of Directors at Bango

Education

1990 - 1995
Ph.D. from Harvard University
B.Sc from King's College London

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Insights For Selling To Marcus

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product
  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game

DONT's

  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Marcus is

  • Belief in the value of the product, relationship and a sense of accomplishment matter the most.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Marcus

  • They are not shy of saying no if they do not develop trust in your product.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Marcus move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Marcus take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Marcus

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