Building Your Business with Sara Troy and her guest Eddy Balaya, on air from February 24th

AI a shiny object or a paradigm shift

“The speed at which AI is evolving is truly exponential — far faster than the human mind can comfortably process or adapt to. For many, it feels overwhelming, uncertain, and even intimidating. That is why my mission is to help business owners and executive leaders shift their mindset, so they can approach AI not from fear, but from clarity, curiosity, and strategic intention.

It isn’t about trying to learn everything or chasing every new tool. It’s about understanding where to focus — what truly matters, what will have lasting impact, and how to integrate AI in ways that strengthen human insight, creativity, and leadership.

Through my work, I hope to debunk common myths, reduce unnecessary anxiety, and offer practical tips and simple frameworks that leaders can apply today, tools that help them make informed decisions, stay adaptable, and lead confidently in this rapidly changing landscape.”

I’ve taken more than a few leaps of faith in my life—and I’m grateful for every one of them. Born in India as a French citizen, I grew up in Pondicherry, attending a French school where my accent shaped how I’d speak every language after. In 2006, I moved to France for my studies and began working. My first IT job came right after I admitted I didn’t know how to install antivirus software. From there, I went from sales to leading global network infrastructure for a multinational company, working with telecom giants like NTT, Tata, and Orange.

While friends were settling down, I felt pulled toward something more. In 2017, I immigrated to Canada with nothing but two suitcases and no safety net—delivering food on a bike to start over. By 2019, I was back in a leadership role at a major financial firm. A year later, I lost the home I was about to buy after an unexpected layoff. That loss led me to co-found an IT company, which ultimately didn’t work out, leaving me in debt and sleeping in my Honda Civic. I regrouped, restarted, and in 2021, launched what is now Datasphere Dynamics.

I landed a long-term contract with a U.S. Tech firm, bought a house, and rebuilt—but once again, the role ended during a company reorg. This time, instead of going back, I chose to go all in on my own path, investing in coaching and mentorship to turn Datasphere into a business that truly reflects my purpose: helping business owners take control of their tech with the clarity and confidence they deserve.

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