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? What an inspiring day at the #MetisStrategySummit in NYC! ? We’d like to extend our thanks to the industry leaders who shared their perspectives in today’s sessions and to the attendees who made this event a success. From redefining customer experiences with #AI to accelerating digital transformation through innovation, we hope everyone who attended got value from the day’s conversations. ?? Key Highlights: ?? AI-Driven Customer Experience: Leaders shared how AI is revolutionizing everything from personalized vacations to accessible healthcare, delivering impressive results like tens of millions saved through AI-led food optimization. ?? Project-to-Product Transformation: Insights on shifting from project to product demonstrated how this approach fuels collaboration and redefines delivery with AI-driven models. ?? Responsible AI Frameworks: A thoughtful conversation on balancing innovation with responsibility, highlighting ethical frameworks and roles like the Chief of Ethical Technology. ?? Advancing AI and Talent Readiness: Executives explored how AI and talent development strategies equip organizations to remain agile and innovative. ?? Data Strategy and Customer Experience: Perspectives on leveraging AI and analytics to enhance customer experiences and measure impact. ?? Building Resilient, Data-Driven Ecosystems: Innovative approaches to fostering resilience through data-driven, collaborative teams. ?? A big thank you to our speakers for sharing invaluable insights, including leaders from Land O'Lakes, Inc., Duke Energy Corporation, Avis Budget Group, Cigna Healthcare, Alorica, Vanguard, Capital One, Goldman Sachs, Mastercard, HARMAN International, Lenovo, Royal Caribbean Group, Medtronic, Netskope, FINRA, Northrop Grumman, Berkadia, Russell Reynolds Associates, Heidrick & Struggles, Candela, UnitedHealth Group, NRG Energy, Augment Code, United States Postal Service, Corning Incorporated, Krispy Kreme, Tanium, and Mars. ?? Missed the event? Keep an eye on our website for a recap article summarizing key sessions, and subscribe to our #TechnovationPodcast and YouTube channel, where we’ll share recordings from each panel: https://metisstrategy.com/ We look forward to seeing you at our next event! ?? #MetisStrategy #Events #DigitalTransformation #Leadership #Networking #Summit #Conferences #AI #Innovation

As the global economic landscape continues to evolve, companies worldwide are bracing for scenarios that could transform their technology adoption strategies. In a fireside chat at our recent Metis Strategy Summit in New York, George Lee, Co-Head of the Goldman Sachs Global Institute, joined me to discuss the expanding role of AI in global strategy. Together, we examined both the challenges and opportunities AI presents for enterprises, including the “productivity paradox” and the strategic advantage of focusing on “inflection points” over predictions. George provided valuable insights on building supply chain resilience amid geopolitical shifts, and we explore the future implications of super intelligence versus super automation. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/e856EUkD #AI #Geopolitics #GoldmanSachs #SupplyChain #Resilience #Technovation #TechnovationPodcast #podcast #podcastinterview

As organizations expand their use of AI, technology leaders are focusing on how these tools can generate measurable business value. In this #Technovation episode, we feature a panel from our recent #MetisStrategySummit, where Robert Alexander (CIO, Capital One), Katya Andresen (Chief Digital and Analytics Officer, The Cigna Group), and Nitin Tandon (CIO, Vanguard) share how their organizations are leveraging AI to drive impact. They explore the foundational role of cloud infrastructure, the importance of data readiness, and the transformative potential of Generative AI. Moderated by my colleague Chris Davis, Metis Strategy Partner and West Coast Office Lead, the panel dives into strategies for scaling AI initiatives and aligning them with tangible ROI. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/ezvUWP79 #Technovation #TechnovationPodcast #podcast #podcastinterview #ArtificialIntelligence #CloudComputing #GenerativeAI #Innovation #DigitalTransformation

Thanks for a great Summit this year!

"The whole point of the mid-career rotation program is to help not only give them different experiences, [but also] rotate them out so they're better rounded and so that we can have more movement within the organization." - Soumya Seetharam ??? Join us for today's episode of #Technovation, featuring a panel from our most recent #MetisStrategySummit with Soumya Seetharam (Chief Digital and Information Officer, Corning Incorporated), Teddy Bekele (Chief Technology Officer, Land O'Lakes, Inc.), and Tigran Khrimian (Chief Technology Engineering Officer, FINRA) speaking with Peter High about next-gen talent strategies. ?? Global Talent Hubs Learn how Corning builds talent pipelines across strategic global locations. ?? Fusion Teams for Innovation Discover how Land O’Lakes integrates IT and business functions to drive agility. ?? AI and Data Strategy Explore how FINRA harnesses AI to process exabytes of data and ensure market integrity. ?? Generative AI in Action Understand how emerging technologies are reshaping talent and business operations. ?? Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gYvsG6YW #Technovation #TechnovationPodcast #podcast #podcastinterview #Talent #TalentDevelopment #AI #GenerativeAI #Innovation #DigitalTransformation

?? Insights from the Metis Strategy Summit: Now on YouTube!??? Last month, senior technology and digital leaders from across industries gathered for our Metis Strategy Summit in NYC. We’re excited to share these conversations on our YouTube channel over the coming weeks! ?? Live Now: - The Role of AI During Geopolitical Uncertainty with George Lee, Co-Head, Goldman Sachs Global Institute: https://lnkd.in/gbs-D7jD - Advancing Data Strategy & Measuring AI's Value with Robert Alexander (Capital One), Katya Andresen (Cigna), and Nitin Tandon (Vanguard): https://lnkd.in/gvD9wa4n ??? Coming Up: - Next-Gen Talent Operating Models with Teddy Bekele (Land O'Lakes), Soumya Seetharam (Corning Incorporated), and Tigran Khrimian (FINRA) - Responsible AI: Opportunities and Open Questions with Ed McLaughlin (Mastercard), Marina F Bellini (Mars), and John Russell (Northrop Grumman) - The Path from CIO to CEO with Alorica Co-CEOs Michael Clifton and Max Schwendner - To Innovate at Scale, You Have to Modernize with Nicholas Parrotta (HARMAN International), Bonnie Titone (Duke Energy), and Pritha Mehra (USPS) - The Shifting Role of the CIO with Katherine (Katie) Graham Shannon (Heidrick & Struggles), Art Hopkins (Russell Reynolds Associates), and Henry Man (Candela Search) - Project-to-Product’s Next Frontier with Arthur Hu (Lenovo), Dak Liyanearachchi (NRG Energy), and Mike Anderson (Netskope) - The Expanding Innovation Ecosystem with Rashmi Kumar (Medtronic), Angela Yochem (Krispy Kreme), and Damodaram Bashyam (Berkadia) - AI-Driven Customer Experience with Ravi Simhambhatla (Avis Budget Group), Sandeep Dadlani (UnitedHealth Group), and Martha Poulter (Royal Caribbean Group) ?? Stay tuned for updates on our YouTube playlist: https://lnkd.in/gAcXENXD ?? Listen to the audio-only version on #Technovation: https://lnkd.in/geQzDd4U #Leadership #DigitalTransformation #podcast #TechnologyExecutives #Innovation #AI #FutureOfWork #Events #MetisStrategySummit

My colleague, Alex Kraus, and I had the honor of addressing Mead Johnson Nutrition leaders at their AI Immersion conference yesterday in New Jersey. We provided insights on the state of AI, what constitutes best in class thinking, and priorities for 2025, among other topics. Thanks to Rama Donepudi, Abhishek Joshi, and the broader team for including us!

"I think that a lot of excitement around AI, and specifically Generative AI, the question everyone comes to it with is what can we do with this tool? That's not really the right framing." - Katya Andresen ??? Join us for today's episode of #Technovation where we feature a panel from our most recent #MetisStrategySummit with Robert Alexander, CIO of Capital One, Katya Andresen, Chief Digital and Analytics Officer of The Cigna Group, and Nitin Tandon, CIO of Vanguard, where they speak with Chris Davis about turning AI experiments into measurable business value. ?? Cloud Infrastructure for AI Readiness Learn why transitioning to the cloud is essential for scaling AI and enabling innovation. ?? AI and Business ROI Explore practical frameworks for identifying high-impact AI initiatives and demonstrating their value. ?? Generative AI in Action Discover how Generative AI is transforming customer support, software development, and predictive analytics. ??? Human-Centric Product Mindset Gain insights into embedding a product-oriented, outcome-driven approach to AI development. ?? Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gvD9wa4n #Technovation #TechnovationPodcast #podcast #podcastinterview #ArtificialIntelligence #CloudComputing #GenerativeAI #DigitalTransformation #Innovation

“What do we need to do with our supply chain in an increasingly complex, and fragmented world?” ??? Join us for today's episode of #Technovation featuring a fireside chat with George Lee, Co-Head of the Goldman Sachs Global Institute, at our most recent Metis Strategy Summit held in NYC where he shares his insights with Peter High about the future of AI, supply chain resilience, and more. ?? Supply Chain Resilience and Geopolitics George discusses the importance of building resilient supply chains amid rising geopolitical complexities, highlighting how businesses can mitigate risk and remain agile. ?? AI’s Role in National Strategy He explains why AI has become a critical national asset and explores its implications for productivity, culture, and defense. ?? Strategic Inflection Points George emphasizes the need to focus on "inflection points" instead of predictions, enabling leaders to better navigate the future’s uncertainties. ?? Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gbs-D7jD #AI #Geopolitics #GoldmanSachs #SupplyChain #Resilience #Technovation #TechnovationPodcast #podcast #podcastinterview

?? Peter High recently joined the What Are You Made Of? podcast with Mike "C-Roc" Ciorrocco to discuss digital leadership, adaptability, and the evolution of technology strategy. ??? From shifting the perception of IT from a support function to a revenue-driving force, Peter shares insights on how companies can keep pace with rapid change, enhance customer experiences, and drive growth. Listen in to hear how leaders can guide their organizations to stay nimble and thrive in a digital-first world: https://lnkd.in/gtaAhQsB #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #Leadership #Podcast #TechStrategy #GettingToNimble