Facing Disruption
Podcast Description
Facing Disruption is a webcast that explores the intersection of technology and humanity through conversations with leaders across industries. We help leaders understand how emerging trends and technologies are impacting their businesses and customers, ultimately turning shifting market trends into new opportunities.
Our content spans three key pillars:
The Future of explores emerging technologies and their industry impact
Rockstar Product Teams reveals strategies for building better products faster
The Experimenter's Mindset showcases how calculated risk-taking drives innovation
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The podcast covers three main pillars: The Future of which emphasizes emerging technologies and their industry impacts, Rockstar Product Teams that reveals strategies for building better products faster, and The Experimenter's Mindset that showcases how calculated risk-taking drives innovation. Episodes include discussions on navigating the long COVID challenges, featuring insights from survivors and expert strategies for energy management and cognitive resilience.

Facing Disruption is a webcast that explores the intersection of technology and humanity through conversations with leaders across industries. We help leaders understand how emerging trends and technologies are impacting their businesses and customers, ultimately turning shifting market trends into new opportunities.
Our content spans three key pillars:
The Future of explores emerging technologies and their industry impact
Rockstar Product Teams reveals strategies for building better products faster
The Experimenter’s Mindset showcases how calculated risk-taking drives innovation
Are you navigating the complex world of AI transformation? Unsure how to move from hype to tangible ROI? This webcast is for you!
Join host AJ Bubb and executive leader Rupali Kumbhani as they cut through the noise surrounding Artificial Intelligence. Rupali, with her extensive experience in strategy, innovation, and execution across diverse industries, unpacks the real-world successes and pitfalls of AI adoption. Discover how to strategically embed AI in your organization, turning it into a powerful multiplier for success rather than just another tech investment.
We delve into critical topics like:
Understanding the current state of AI adoption: Is your organization truly ready?
Moving beyond individual use cases to enterprise-wide AI strategy.
The crucial difference between ”having an AI strategy” and ”making AI part of your strategy.”
Why defining your ”why” and ”what” before the ”how” is essential for AI success.
The role of human intelligence and critical thinking in an AI-powered world.
Preparing your infrastructure for successful AI scalability and growth.
Rupali shares invaluable insights on how leaders can navigate AI transformation, emphasizing adaptability, agility, and continuous learning. Don't let the fear of change or the overwhelming pace of AI leave you behind. Learn how to empower your teams and ensure your AI investments yield significant returns.
Whether you're a C-suite executive, a team leader, or simply curious about the future of AI, this conversation offers practical, actionable advice to harness the true potential of this transformative technology.
0:00 – Introduction to the transformational power of AI
1:40 – The promise vs. reality of AI: Cutting through the noise
2:58 – The current state of AI adoption: Different stages and approaches
6:10 – How to approach AI: Strategy first, not AI as the strategy
7:04 – AI as a multiplier: Magnifying success or failure?
9:08 – The importance of defining your ”why”: Solving real problems with AI
12:06 – Prioritization in AI projects: Balancing high-priority tasks
14:15 – Has prioritization become easier or harder with AI?
16:01 – Human + AI: Augmentation, not replacement
18:10 – Evolving roles in the age of AI: What skills are crucial?
20:20 – Why critical thinking and curiosity are paramount
24:34 – Can AI explain how to use AI better?
27:00 – The need for tailored training models in organizations
28:20 – Navigating rapid tool changes: Adaptability and prioritization
30:20 – Execution side of AI: External models vs. building in-house
32:00 – The often-overlooked challenge: AI infrastructure and scalability
34:00 – Are organizations prepared for wild AI success?
37:30 – AI ROI: Skeptical about failure claims?
40:00 – When AI ”fails”: It's often a human or leadership problem
42:00 – Advice for organizations in AI pilot purgatory
44:00 – Final thoughts: The mindset for AI success
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