The Last Advantage Is to Be Human | Saurabh Gupta | TEDxSt Pauls College

Saurabh Gupta, co-founder of FROGO, argues that human qualities such as empathy, creativity, emotional intelligence, critical thinking and human connection remain valuable as automation and AI spread. The talk encourages audiences to embrace technological progress while recognising the human ability to understand, connect with and care for others. Gupta is a technology entrepreneur and author with a background in psychology, and his work examines how AI is changing leadership, decision-making and human behaviour.

• Why human qualities matter in an AI-driven world
• Empathy, creativity and emotional intelligence
• Critical thinking and human connection
• Embracing technological progress

Saurabh Gupta, Co-Founder of FROGO, explores why human qualities remain invaluable in an increasingly automated and AI-driven world. His talk highlights the importance of empathy, creativity, emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and human connection in shaping the future. He encourages audiences to embrace technological progress while recognising that our ability to understand, connect with, and care for others remains one of humanity’s greatest strengths. Saurabh Gupta is a technology entrepreneur, author, speaker, and product leader with over two decades of experience across psychology, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and business transformation. An alumnus of Harvard Business School and BITS Pilani, he began his journey as a psychology practitioner before moving into technology leadership roles at Oracle, GE, and Michelin. He is the co-founder of FroGo and founder of Codex, and the author of several books on technology, psychology, startups, and change management. A NEXT100 CIO Award recipient, Saurabh is a sought-after speaker and podcaster. His work explores how AI is transforming leadership, decision-making, human behaviour, and our understanding of what it means to be human. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx