AI has been called everything from the next industrial revolution to the latest wave of tech snake oil. The truth, as always, lies somewhere in between. We see value is generated when AI is used to enhance workflows, not replace them.

Join Kurt Wagner, Bloomberg journalist and author of "Battle for the Bird," and Lutz Finger, AI entrepreneur and Visiting Senior Lecturer at Cornell’s SC Johnson College of Business, for a grounded discussion on where AI is truly creating value. They’ll explore what’s working in AI today — especially where workflows, AI, and human expertise intersect — and why Lutz decided to sell his own AI startup as part of that shift toward sustainable value creation.

This conversation looks beyond the buzzwords to highlight how thoughtful AI integration is driving meaningful change for businesses and builders alike.

  • How to interpret the data behind AI startup successes and failures — and what it reveals about the true investment potential of the current AI boom
  • Evidence-based insights into proven strategies and approaches that drive AI startup success
  • Real-world lessons from the frontlines of building, scaling, and selling an AI venture in today's competitive landscape

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