AI and customer experience with David G Ewing

AI and customer experience with David G Ewing

Author: PM Power Consulting January 17, 2025 Duration: 27:35


I continue my conversation with David G. Ewing, CEO of Motiv. I asked David about how he thinks AI based approaches are likely to impact the customer experience.


  • He shares how this can be used as a powerful tool to improve customer experience.
  • He also talks about his new venture ContentLion that helps companies centralize and manage their content
  • He touches upon aspects of data security and privacy
  • He shares his personal practices and some tips that help him stay focused and centered while also helping manage time.

David G. Ewing, CEO of Motiv, is a trailblazer in customer experience innovation. With over 25 years in the industry, he's transformed insights into substantial revenue for 500+ clients. A Harvard cum laude Engineering graduate, David's leadership has earned Motiv a spot on the Inc 5000 list. As president of The Entrepreneur's Association in Austin, he's dedicated to empowering fellow entrepreneurs. Beyond business, he's a devoted husband of 19 years and a passionate coach for his son's robotics team.

More information about David can be found at

Web site, https://www.davidqewinq.com ,

Motiv's website, https://motivcx.com  

Linked In at Linkedin.com/in/davidgewing



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