Session 2: Building an AI Foundation for Growth

Overview

Welcome to Part 2 of our 3-Part AI Educational Program Series!
The AI Opportunity, How we are Already Using it and What’s Next

Event Overview

A key question in corporate AI adoption – “How do we proceed?” – is posed and addressed by the panel in this session. In particular, we examine the organizational use of AI from a people perspective. The panel will explore how to foster a culture that embraces AI and innovation by creating an environment that encourages experimentation and acceptance of new technologies. Technology governance models needed in an AI-equipped workplace will be examined. Developing an AI-ready workforce is an enormous challenge for business leaders in the next decade, so we evaluate the skills and training employees will need to work effectively with AI, and the partnerships and collaborations that could enhance a company’s AI capabilities.

Core subject matter for the session:

• Organizational design and culture considerations for AI
• Data strategy and governance practices needed for successful AI adoption
• AI literacy, upskilling, and reskilling workforces
• AI talent acquisition and development

Agenda:

• 4:30-5:30 pm: Networking
• 5:30-6:45 pm: AI Program
• 6:45-7:30 pm: Networking

Please save the date for part 3 of this series!

• Session 3: Managing Your AI Risk Profile | May 21, 2024

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$25 for Session 2 only

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Panelists

Jeremiah Grant is an Executive Leader and former Chief Information Security Officer who has more than two decades of experience designing, leading, and delivering cybersecurity & technology capabilities across a variety of industries.  Jeremiah holds many of the top industry-recognized certifications in cybersecurity, technology governance, and risk management. 

Jeremiah kickstarted his professional career in the Information Technology Managed Services Industry, serving as a systems engineer and solutions architect. In these positions, he played a pivotal role in designing, scoping, and implementing capabilities that effectively advanced dozens of organizations’ missions.  Drawn to the critical mission of the healthcare and public health sector, Jeremiah dedicated over 14 years providing technology leadership and building cybersecurity resilience for major healthcare institutions.

In his most recent corporate enterprise role, he served as an executive leader - Group Chief Information Security Officer - for Novant Health. In this capacity, Jeremiah spearheaded the enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy and facilitated board-level insights for organizational oversight of cyber risks.  Jeremiah currently leads EverOak Solutions, providing first-hand insights, practical methodologies, access to top-tier talent, and thought leadership to help organizations optimize their technology value delivery and navigate the challenges of today's ever-evolving landscape.

Lisa R. Weil is an accomplished board advisor and executive with over 30 years of experience driving profitability, client engagement, and innovation through AI, automation, and digital transformation in the financial services and technology industries. She pioneered the industry's first mobile 401k account access and holds two patents leveraging AI and mobile tech for enhanced customer experiences. A Massachusetts native, Ms. Weil resides with her husband and two children, enjoying golf, Pilates, Yoga, and planning her next travel adventure.

Ms. Weil's expertise in digital-first strategies, modern product development, elegant design, and collaborative solution-building has led to record-high satisfaction and substantial growth for major financial firms. She is also committed to volunteering, focusing on women's career mentoring, financial literacy, and community outreach. With her entrepreneurial spirit, extensive experience and unwavering dedication to excellence, Ms. Weil continues to be a driving force, inspiring and leading others to success.

Equal parts educator, facilitator, and instigator, David has devoted his professional life to helping people make things better. In 2010, he founded Faster Glass, an innovation consulting and training firm, as a platform to equip others to see, think, and work differently.

David helps organizations apply the principles and practices of Human-Centered Design to navigate disruption, solve wicked problems, and influence the behavior changes required to implement lasting solutions. He believes Generative AI is the most significant disruption in our lifetime, and that organizations will benefit from a human-centered approach to discovery and sustainable adoption.

Before launching Faster Glass, David spent six years at Bank of America, where he developed and led programs focused on integrating the principles of innovation into a Six Sigma culture. Before his time in financial services, he served in a wide range of roles in public accounting, public education, and the U.S. Air Force.

David draws on his diversity of experience to approach situations from different perspectives and to enable others to do the same. Based in Charlotte, David also enjoys being a husband, father, photographer, musician, and mountain biker, even as he is often reminded of his amateur status in all five endeavors.

David earned a B.S. in Education (cum laude) from Louisiana Tech University.

Moderator

Carolina Ko is a Senior Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager on the Charlotte Global Commercial Banking team. As a Senior Relationship Manager, Carolina is responsible for managing a portfolio of middle market companies with revenue above $50MM, along with developing new business for the Bank. Carolina advises these clients on a variety of strategic solutions including credit, treasury, leasing and markets.

In 2011, Carolina joined Bank of America as an associate in the Investment Banking division. As part of the Investment Banking team, Carolina worked on Mergers & Acquisitions advisory and Capital Markets transactions for large corporate clients within the Consumer & Retail industry. Carolina also spent time in the COO division of Global Banking and Markets where she focused on Global Corporate & Investment Banking and Global Transaction Services. In 2016, Carolina joined Global Commercial Banking and is focused on helping middle market companies achieve their strategic goals. Carolina holds a M.B.A. from Vanderbilt University and a B.S. in Business Administration with a major in finance and a minor in entrepreneurship from the University of Florida. Carolina is the Chair of Bank of America’s Hispanic-Latino Leadership Council in Charlotte. She is also a Board Member of The Harvest Center of Charlotte and volunteers for the Charlotte Bilingual Preschool, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina and Loaves & Fishes.

Carolina lives in Charlotte and spends her free time with her husband, 2 sons and yorkie.

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