On this episode of No Slides Attached, Helane Cohen and Fede Pacheco are joined by Dr. Henry Chesbrough, the pioneer behind the concept of Open Innovation. Dr. Chesbrough shares his insights on how organizations can (and should) leverage both internal and external ideas to drive technological advancements. The conversation dives into the rise of AI, comparing it to past technological leaps, and explores how businesses can adopt AI through a collaborative, user-friendly approach. The episode continues with the announcement of season 2 and its theme: industry. Pam Salzer, Senior Director for Microsoft's Industry Go-To-Market Team, emphasizes the importance of addressing industry-specific needs and how AI is being used to solve real-world problems across sectors such as healthcare, education, and finance. Pam elaborates on how AI is already making a significant impact already and her excitement for the future. She highlights that AI is not just a future technology but something that is actively transforming industries today.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Applying the Open Innovation framework as a partner in the era of AI
• The potential for AI to improve knowledge curation and problem-solving in organizations
• Many companies are testing AI but haven't fully immersed in it. What does that mean for partners?

Some questions we ask:

• Is the rise of AI equivalent to other technological advancements in the last decades?
• Where do you see AI’s biggest impact and most surprising achievements?
• What’s your advice for incorporating industry-focused conversations into a go-to-market strategy?

Resources:

1. Join the conversation on LinkedIn with #NoSlidesAttached
2. Let's partner: Drive AI transformation with Microsoft
3. Explore the Microsoft Industry Clouds and explore resources and kits for all industries.
4. Learn more about Dr. Henry Chesbrough and his work
5. Explore the Oxford Handbook of Open Innovation
6. Empowering Responsible AI

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• Microsoft Hybrid Cloud Partners Podcast
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• The BlueHat Podcast

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