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Meet the Forward Deployed Engineer
Many organizations still struggle to translate the promise of artificial intelligence into measurable business results. The technology’s potential has been made clear, but its impact often remains trapped in pilot programs, unintegrated tools, or isolated innovation labs. One emerging solution is the Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE): a hybrid professional who bridges the critical gap between data science and business execution. Rather than working in isolated technical teams,
Nov 66 min read
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The Innovator's AI Dilemma
For decades, executives have wrestled with Christensen's theory of Disruptive Innovation: the idea that successful companies often fail to adapt to new technologies because they are too good  at what they do. Now, a disruption of speed and scale we haven't seen since the internet's debut is here, and the stakes have never been higher. The choice before every business leader now is: Will you be the disruptor, or will you be the disrupted? AI is Following the Disruptive Playboo
Oct 304 min read
When AI Flattens Strategy, How Will You Compete?
A staggering 78% of organizations now report using AI in at least one business function, propelled by the conviction that it will deliver a decisive competitive edge (McKinsey & Company, 2025; Ransbotham et al, 2020). Yet, this is where the new competitive paradox of the AI era emerges. As AI becomes a ubiquitous, commoditized utility, its power to confer a unique  advantage diminishes. When every competitor leverages the same powerful, off-the-shelf models, the inevitable ou
Oct 15 min read
Preparing the Next Generation to Shape What’s Next
Across boardrooms, classrooms, and dinner tables, a single narrative about the future is quietly shaping how an entire generation thinks...
Sep 238 min read
Lead with Disruption: Mastering the 'Put Yourself Out of Business' Strategy
Disruption is more the rule than the exception. Companies that once dominated their markets can quickly become obsolete if they fail to...
Aug 2, 20243 min read
The Strategic Dimensions of Innovation: A Guide to Using the Innovation Radar Chart
Business innovation is about creating value, and its success is determined by customer acceptance, evidenced by their willingness to pay....
May 3, 20245 min read
How AI-Enhanced Hackathons Transform Problem Solving and Creativity Across Industries
Hackathons, particularly when paired with artificial intelligence (AI), have emerged as a dynamic tool to catalyze creativity and...
Apr 19, 20245 min read
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