UCLA Anderson School of Management Innovate Conference ??
Last week, on campus, some of the brightest minds in AI and tech came together. Hearing insights from leaders at Amazon, OpenAI, Google, and Salesforce was incredible.
One big takeaway, it’s this: AI isn’t about being cutting-edge for the sake of it. It’s about delivering real value. A few important things to keep in mind...
? AI isn’t replacing you—it’s your ultimate co-worker. It’s here to take the grunt work off your plate so you can double down on what humans do best: creativity, judgment, and big-picture thinking.
?? Curiosity = Your Competitive Edge. A beginner’s mindset is a superpower. The winners? Those who can learn, unlearn, and pivot at the speed of change.
?? The future isn’t waiting. The pace of AI-driven change is only accelerating. Adaptability isn’t optional.
?? Break the silos or get left behind. AI is forcing deeper, smarter collaboration across teams. The companies that lean into this shift will be the ones that will pull ahead.
?? AI literacy isn't optional. If you can use email, you can learn AI. And soon, knowing how to leverage AI will be just as critical.
A huge thank you to these brilliant minds for sharing their expertise:
MaryAnn Patel SVP, Product Management Sales Cloud Salesforce (and UCLA Anderson alum ????
David Sasaki Head of Analytics OpenAI
Ganesh Shankar Director of Product Management, Content Safety Google
Gail Carpenter CFO/VP Finance Amazon Worldwide Stores ( also UCLA Anderson Alum ???? )
Thank you Terry Kramer for bringing these conversations to life, and moderators Cy Khormaee and Sharon Olexy for expertly guiding the discussions And ensuring we all walked away with actionable insights.
?? Which of these takeaways resonates most with you? Anything you’d add?
#AI #Innovation #UCLAAnderson #FutureOfWork
