"Thank you so much for yesterday's session. We really appreciated the highlighting of industry specific Al technologies which we can begin to experiment with in our business. I really want to commend you for the strong business-focused education approach which you have taken to a topic that is often shrouded in mystery or hype. The session proved to be a very practical source of knowledge, providing invaluable insights into the applications and implications of Al in the business landscape and in many of our operations in particular. Mark, your expertise and engaging delivery definitely garnered the attention of our team and has created interest in, curiosity about and understanding of Al's potential to drive innovation, enhance decision-making, and “evolutionize❞ how we operate. The game really got the team to open up, engage, and learn through a lot of fun."

MICHELLE CHANDLER | CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER PNS

"I had the pleasure of working with Mark on a programme he is delivering for Standard Bank CIB called Dawn of Disruption. On my many sit ins on the intervention Mark excels in both facilitating the session as well as presenting the session in a way that participants engage, listen and ask probing questions to uncover deeper insights into Al. Marks inclusive approach fosters a collaborative environment during sessions and he ensures all voices are heard. He is a proficient facilitator and presents information clearly using visual aids through videos to summarize points to enhance understanding. It's an absolute pleasure working with Mark who shows such dedication when it comes to delivery and presentation of the session."

RONELLE BENNET | LEARNING PARTNER STANDARD BANK

"The session was fun, interactive, and informative. This provided an enjoyable learning experience. My team gained valuable insights into the constant evolution of AI. Mark was great, he presented several AI tools very relevant to the team, and we are already implementing a few of those. The interactive game was welcomed, as it fostered good engagement and collaboration on the day. I would recommend 1064 Degrees to any business looking to enhance their team's AI knowledge."

BRONWYN PRETORIUS, MARKETING DIRECTOR, ACKERMANS

"Incredible training that session we had today. I found it incredibly dynamic. The information was useful. I think we can apply it in our everyday work environment. The method of delivery, highly, highly engaging, highly, highly, practical. I think this is really a course which everyone should be doing, particularly in CIB Operations. I think it is one of those ways that can change mindsets and help up to leapfrog into where we need to be. Thank you so much to the team, it is really appreciated."

MOTLOTLENG NGARI | HEAD STRATEGY ENABLEMENT (CIB OPS) STANDARD BANK

"There's a lot of noise out there when it comes to AI - too many tools. too many options, and not enough clarity. Dean cuts through all that. His sessions were practical, relevant, and most importantly, useful. We implemented what he shared almost immediately. He made the complex simple and gave my team the confidence they needed."

CLELLAND KRUGER | HEAD OF LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT, METROPOLITAN

Dean ran an excellent AI session at our BRM with our people from all parts of the business. Despite varying experience levels, he got everyone engaged. A few weeks later we've seen not just more AI use, but smarter use and people are getting better results and working more effectively.

JACQUES TALPERT | MD, BRM BRANDS

"We partnered with Dean to run in-person sessions for each of our organisational pillars, aimed at introducing our teams to AI and building awareness around it's incredible potential. What stood out to me was how thoroughly Dean prepared - meeting with each pillar head beforehand to tailor the content and make it truly relevant. The sessions themselves were engaging, practical, and hands-on , giving everyone the chance to play, experiment, and see AI in action. Our goal was to get our teams from zero to AI-conversational, and thanks to Dean's approach, we achieved exactly that. I'd highly recommend him to any company looking to that their team from "where do we even start"? to confidently exploring what's possible with AI."

LISLE CLARK | CEO TWIZZA

"Attendees love Dean's approach to the intimidating and impactful topic of Gen AI. He is knowledgeable, candid and can connect with different levels of skill experience with empathy and care. If you are a hardcore machine learning enthusiast or newbie just learning about Gen AI he can share valuable insights and experiences."

RICHARD HARPER – GEN AI & DATA TRANSFORMATION, CHIEF DATA OFFICE, CAPITEC

"Dean Furman didn't just demystify artificial intelligence - he made it fun and truly energized the room, with curiosity from the audience. Equal parts hilarious and insightful, Dean had us laughing learning, and quietly Google 'GPT' under the table. A brilliant keynote from a man who makes AI feel less like sci-fi and more like a smart strategy."

LAZOLA NGQAZA | CIO – HEAD OF BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, SANLAMCONNECT

"Dean has changed the way we look at what we do and has inspired some of our operational innovative technological projects. I confidently recommend Dean for any educational endeavours in AI and technology. His expertise and methodical approach to training are truly commendable."

AVI MISHAN | MANAGING DIRECTOR, SMD TECHNOLOGIES