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[CXOTALK #869] CIO + AI: Lessons from Early Adopters

[CXOTALK #869] CIO + AI: Lessons from Early Adopters

LIVE Friday 7 February, 1:00 ET / 10:00 PT

Michael Krigsman
February 04, 2025

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Join CXOTalk episode 869 to unlock Chief Information Officer leadership at the intersection of AI with two of the world’s most influential CIO advisors: Tim Crawford and Isaac Sacolick.

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

Strategic Integration: How CIOs can align AI initiatives with core business objectives to drive growth and competitive advantage.
Balancing Innovation and Governance: Approaches to managing the trade-off between pioneering AI applications and maintaining robust ethical standards and risk management.
Building Agile Teams: Insights on fostering cross-functional talent that bridges the gap between technical execution and strategic vision.
Real-World Lessons: Practical examples and candid reflections on successes and pitfalls encountered in the journey toward enterprise AI transformation.

Whether you’re a CIO, a digital strategist, or a senior executive at the forefront of business innovation, this episode promises actionable insights and forward-thinking strategies to enhance your AI leadership. Discover how to overcome enterprise AI challenges, translate lessons learned into long-term value, and shape your organization's future.

During the live show, ask questions on Twitter using #cxotalk and in the LinkedIn chat.

DATE: Friday, February 7

TIME: 1:00 ET / 10:00 PT

Episode Participants

Tim Crawford is a seasoned CIO strategic advisor and host of the CIO in the Know podcast; Tim is ranked as one of the topmost influential CIOs and is regularly quoted in the Wall Street Journal, CIO.com, Forbes, SiliconAngle, and TechTarget. Tim has extensive experience helping Fortune 500 companies navigate digital disruption and innovation.

Isaac Sacolick is the President of StarCIO and the author of Driving Digital. He is known for his expertise in agile methodologies and delivering measurable technology-driven growth. He is a key voice in modern enterprise transformation and one of the foremost and most influential CIO advisors. He writes for CIO, InfoWorld, and other technology media outlets and hosts a live, weekly discussion series.

Michael Krigsman is a globally recognized analyst, strategic advisor, and industry commentator known for his deep expertise in business transformation, innovation, and leadership. He has presented at industry events worldwide and written extensively on the reasons for IT failures. His work has been referenced in the media over 1,000 times and in more than 50 books and journal articles; his commentary on technology trends and business strategy reaches a global audience.

Upcoming Live Schedule

Feb 7: Tim Crawford and Isaac Sacolick, influential CIO advisors

Feb 21: Jenifer Robertson, President, AT&T Consumer

Feb 28: Arvind Jain, CEO, Glean

Mar 7: Phil Fersht, CEO and Chief Analyst, HFS Research

Apr 4: Lord Tim Clement-Jones and Lord Chris Holmes, Members, UK House of Lords

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