AI is entering every corner of your organization.
It is disruptive - and it is unavoidable.
Understanding AI is no longer a tech buzzword or a future concern. It is a business imperative that directly impacts your bottom line. The future of work, competition, and value creation is being reshaped by AI, and roles - and companies - that fail to integrate it risk becoming irrelevant.
CEOs are under constant pressure to drive stronger performance, increase shareholder value, and deliver results faster. As a result, the C-suite conversation is rapidly shifting toward one critical question: how do we become an AI-first organization in a way that delivers meaningful, measurable impact to the P&L and core business objectives?
A CEO's and executive team's ability to understand and leverage AI will increasingly define their success - from making better decisions and gaining deeper insight into customers and markets, to building better products and services, improving operations, and monetizing data.
Now is the moment to ask the hard questions. To move beyond experimentation and unlock AI's full potential - while staying aligned with your strategic goals.
So where do you begin? And how can leaders confidently integrate AI into their organizations?
At CEOtoCEO, we've assembled a trio of AI experts to explore this rapidly evolving technology and what it means for businesses of every size.
The panel will discuss:
• How do I get started?
• What are the specific use cases?
• What are the risks I need to manage?
• What are the implications for present and future employees?
• How do I learn fast?
Panelists:
Alex Gounares, CEO of Tailored AI
Benjamin Liu, CEO of Devblock Technologies, Inc
Grant Erickson, CEO of IntelliTect
Panelist Bios
Alex Gounares is the CEO of Tailored AI and founder of Polyverse Corporation, the makers of Boost: the AI Code Architect. Boost helps developers wrestle with complex and unwieldy code bases; the Boost AI automatically documents and analyzes entire software projects for security, compliance, and robustness issues.
Previously, Alex served as AOL's Chief Technology Officer. In this role, he led all aspects of AOL's technology strategy, platform development, and external technology partnerships. He was responsible for all of AOL's global engineering, IT, and operations functions. In addition, he served as a member of the company's Global Executive Operating Committee.
Alex joined AOL from Microsoft, where he was Corporate Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for the company's Online Services Division. Alex also served for three years as Technology Advisor to Microsoft Chairman and founder Bill Gates, as well as Corporate Vice President of Corporate Strategy in Microsoft's Finance Department.
During his tenure at Microsoft, he led significant strategic and technical operations for some of the company's most important projects, including Microsoft's global advertising platform, Bing search, MSN, and Microsoft Virtual Earth.
Prior to joining Microsoft in 1993, Alex worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory. He has founded four startups and is an inventor of over 200 U.S. patents issued or pending. Alex holds a bachelor's degree cum laude in Computer Science from Princeton University.
Alex holds a bachelor's degree cum laude in Computer Science from Princeton University.
Benjamin Liu is an accomplished entrepreneur, visionary leader, and the CEO of Devblock, a cutting-edge product, creative, and software innovation agency that focuses on providing tailored AI, Blockchain, Digital Transformation, R&D, and Software Integration solutions to a diverse range of clients.
His strong background in technology and exceptional ability to forge strategic partnerships have enabled Devblock to grow to over 130 employees worldwide and establish itself as an industry leader. Mr. Liu has accumulated over two decades of experience in software development, strategic planning, and team management. Throughout his career, Benjamin has been recognized for his innovative ideas and ability to transform businesses by incorporating modern technology solutions.
As the Founder and CEO of Devblock, Benjamin has played an instrumental role in shaping the company's vision and creating a collaborative environment that fosters creativity, innovation, and growth. Under his leadership, Devblock has emerged as a trusted partner for organizations worldwide, including Disney, Amazon, eBay, and Microsoft, providing bespoke software solutions that address complex business challenges.
Mr. Liu graduated from Princeton University with a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science, where he won numerous All-Ivy academic and athletic honors as a co-captain of the men's tennis team. Post-graduation, he achieved a world ranking on the ATP Tour. In his personal time, he serves on the Overlake Medical Center's Foundation Board of Trustees, where he is passionate about helping Overlake achieve its mission of providing compassionate care to the Greater Eastside Community.
Grant Erickson provides strategic leadership to help companies navigate complex technological change using technology as a driver for organizational success. Drawing on deep expertise in software architecture, cloud solutions, and AI innovation, he works with businesses in sectors including utilities, financial services, education, manufacturing, healthcare, and government.
He has guided the development of large-scale software solutions from concept to delivery, ensuring they meet both technical and human needs. Grant is committed to building collaborative, high-performing teams and fostering a culture of innovation that enables organizations to succeed in our rapidly evolving digital landscape. He also champions IntelliTect's purpose-driven philanthropy, supporting initiatives that create meaningful impact around the world.
