[CXOTALK LIVE] Private Equity, LLMs, Why AI Fails, What Works, and What's Next

Paul Daugherty, Chief AI Advisor at TPG and former CEO of Technology at Accenture, joins CXOTalk to discuss the state of enterprise and consumer AI. He explains where companies are achieving results, where adoption stalls, and the innovations shaping the next wave of transformation.

Topics include:

• Where enterprises are gaining traction with AI and why so many get stuck

• The balance between large language models and other forms of AI

• Patterns of AI innovation across startups, venture capital, and private equity

• How AI is reshaping workflows, products, and business models

• Responsible AI, ethics, and the future of work

This conversation provides a clear-eyed perspective for senior leaders who want practical insight into AI’s impact today and what’s coming next.

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Episode Participants

Paul Daugherty currently serves as AI Advisory Chair to TPG, a leading private equity firm. Previously, Paul served as CEO of Accenture’s Technology group, where he led all aspects of the company’s technology business, oversaw 400,000 employees, acquired and integrated over 60 companies and grew revenue at 18% CAGR to over $40 billion. Paul is co-author of two highly acclaimed books: Human + Machine: Reimagining Work in the Age of AI (2024, 2018), a management playbook for the business of artificial intelligence; and Radically Human: How New Technology is Transforming Business and Shaping Our Future (2022).   His recent article, “GenAI at Work”, was featured on the cover of Harvard Business Review magazine.

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.

Sept 19: Paul Daugherty, AI Advisory Chair, TPG (private equity)

Oct 10: Will Grannis, Chief Technology Officer, Google Cloud

Oct. 17: Brendan Humphreys, Chief Technology Officer, Canva

Jan. 16: Prashant Mehrotra, EVP and Chief AI Officer, US Bank

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