Mark Davis Bailey to Host Brett A. Hurt Book Signing and AI Conversation in Dallas
Dallas business leader Mark Davis Bailey is set to host technology entrepreneur, investor and author Brett A. Hurt for a special book signing, breakfast and conversation focused on artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, technology and the future of business.
The event is scheduled for Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon at The Original Pancake House DFW’s Addison location in Dallas, Texas. The announcement was issued September 22, with the event being presented in partnership with Principled Business.
Brett Hurt to Discuss AI, Technology and Entrepreneurship
Brett A. Hurt is known for building and leading technology companies, including Bazaarvoice, which he co-founded and led through its initial public offering. He also founded Coremetrics, which was later acquired by IBM.
Hurt later co-founded and led data.world, a data technology company that was acquired by ServiceNow in 2025. His career has also included startup investing, with the event announcement stating that he and his wife, Debra, have invested in more than 150 startups and more than 50 venture capital funds.
His latest work focuses heavily on the relationship between emerging technology and humanity, particularly as artificial intelligence, robotics and other advanced technologies reshape business and society.
Love Conquers Fear Takes Center Stage
The Dallas event will also spotlight Hurt’s latest book, “Love Conquers Fear: Humanity, AI, and the Age of Abundance for All.”
The book explores artificial intelligence alongside subjects including quantum computing, robotics, consciousness, ethics and the broader impact of technological development.
Rather than focusing only on what emerging technologies can accomplish, Hurt’s book examines the values and choices that could influence how those technologies are used.
Hurt has also been discussing these themes through his Love Conquers Fear podcast and other public appearances.
Mark Davis Bailey Brings DFW Business Leaders Together
Mark Davis Bailey, CEO of The Original Pancake House DFW, has been involved in the Dallas-Fort Worth business community for decades.
Bailey entered the restaurant industry while studying at Texas Tech University and later became involved in the expansion of The Original Pancake House in the DFW area. He became President and CEO of the local operation in 2001.
He has also held leadership roles with the Greater Dallas Restaurant Association and Texas Restaurant Association and has participated in entrepreneurship and investor-focused networks.
The upcoming gathering continues that broader focus on bringing business leaders, entrepreneurs and investors together for conversations around entrepreneurship and emerging opportunities.
First 100 Guests to Receive Complimentary Hardcover
The event announcement says registered attendees will receive a complimentary breakfast.
In addition, the first 100 registered guests will receive a complimentary hardcover copy of Love Conquers Fear, which they will have the opportunity to get personally autographed by Brett Hurt.
Space and complimentary books are limited, with advance registration encouraged.
Event to Take Place at The Original Pancake House DFW
The gathering will take place at:
The Original Pancake House DFW – Addison
5220 Belt Line Road
Dallas, Texas 75254
The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon on October 1, 2026, with admission listed as complimentary with advance registration.
The setting is expected to bring together founders, investors, business leaders and members of the local community interested in technology and entrepreneurship.
AI’s Growing Role in Startup Conversations
Artificial intelligence has become an increasingly important topic for startup founders and investors as companies adopt AI for product development, customer service, data analysis, marketing and business operations.
For entrepreneurs, the conversation is increasingly moving beyond the basic capabilities of AI toward questions about implementation, leadership, ethics, workforce changes and the long-term effects of increasingly capable technologies.
Those themes are central to Hurt’s recent work and are expected to form part of the discussion surrounding his new book.
Brett Hurt’s Experience Across Technology Companies
Hurt’s career gives him a perspective spanning multiple phases of the technology industry.
He began programming at a young age and later helped build Coremetrics before co-founding Bazaarvoice. Bazaarvoice became a major customer-feedback and commerce technology company and completed its IPO.
Hurt subsequently co-founded data.world, which developed a platform for enterprise data management and collaboration. ServiceNow acquired data.world in 2025.
His experience as both an entrepreneur and investor provides the background for his current discussions about how founders can approach an increasingly AI-driven business environment.
Dallas Event Connects Entrepreneurship With AI Discussion
The October 1 gathering is designed as more than a traditional book signing. According to the event announcement, the program will bring together business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors and members of the community for a conversation about artificial intelligence, technology, leadership and the choices surrounding rapidly advancing technologies.
For the DFW business community, the event offers an opportunity to hear directly from an entrepreneur whose career has included multiple technology companies, startup investing and ongoing work around AI and its broader implications.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who is hosting the Brett Hurt book signing?
Mark Davis Bailey, CEO of The Original Pancake House DFW, is hosting the event in Dallas.
2. Who is Brett A. Hurt?
Brett A. Hurt is a technology entrepreneur, investor and author known for co-founding and leading Bazaarvoice and for his work with Coremetrics and data.world.
3. When is the Brett Hurt book signing in Dallas?
The event is scheduled for Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon.
4. Where will the event take place?
It will take place at The Original Pancake House DFW’s Addison location at 5220 Belt Line Road, Dallas, Texas 75254.
5. What book is Brett Hurt signing?
Hurt will be signing copies of Love Conquers Fear: Humanity, AI, and the Age of Abundance for All.
6. What is Love Conquers Fear about?
The book explores artificial intelligence, quantum computing, robotics, consciousness, ethics and humanity’s relationship with rapidly advancing technology.
7. Will attendees receive a free book?
Yes. The first 100 registered guests are scheduled to receive a complimentary hardcover copy of Love Conquers Fear for Hurt to autograph.
8. Is the Dallas AI event free?
The event announcement lists admission as complimentary with advance registration.
9. Who is Mark Davis Bailey?
Mark Davis Bailey is the CEO of The Original Pancake House DFW and a longtime Dallas-Fort Worth business leader with experience in restaurant operations, investing and business organizations.
10. What topics will Brett Hurt discuss?
The conversation is expected to cover artificial intelligence, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership and the broader choices businesses and society face as emerging technologies continue to develop.
