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Disruptive technologies are not a new concept for Silicon Valley companies and beyond. However, the increase in the use of artificial intelligence, blockchain, other autonomous tools, and potentially unknown technologies that are around the corner (for example, how adept are you at thinking about the impact of quantum computing?) translates to a more complex business environment. The rate at which these technologies are being unleashed is accelerating well beyond historic norms. How are directors staying current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and their own company’s use of innovation? Does your board have the appropriate resources, knowledge and vocabulary to guide and hold management accountable during a period of unprecedented technological disruption? Join this SVDX webinar to hear from industry experts who are working on the front line of understanding and implementing the use of new technologies and how directors can stay on top of the most relevant issues.
SPEAKERS
Brienne Ghafourifar
Co-Founder, Product & Ops Executive at Entefy
Brienne Ghafourifar is a full-stack entrepreneur on a mission to build disruptive technologies that can help people live and work better.
Highlights:
- Thought leader on STEM & entrepreneurship
- Holds 12 issued patents by the USPTO.
- Set a world record at the age of 17 as the youngest college graduate to raise $1 million in venture funding; that figure has since grown to $25 million.
- Co-founded Entefy, an advanced AI and process automation company with capabilities in computer vision, natural language processing, audio analysis, and other data intelligence.
- Covered by international media including Fast Company, CNN Money, Forbes, NBC, and The Huffington Post, among others/
- Deep passion for entrepreneurship and courageous innovation.
- Has served as a guest lecturer at several top universities in the U.S. (incl. Stanford, UC Berkeley, Wharton...).
- Speaks at international conferences and workshops in support of entrepreneurship and STEM.
- Featured in the documentary film, “She Started It,” highlighting women tech founders around the globe.
Jeff Wong
Global Chief Innovation Officer, Ernst & Young
Jeff is the EY Global Chief Innovation Officer, challenging everything from the way EY operates internally to how we provide services to our clients. He works across the entire organization to help identify, share and scale the best ideas. Additionally, part of the EY Global Innovation team’s remit is to research and explore new technologies. He brings deep experience across strategy, investing and building new ventures globally. Throughout his career, he has built new businesses across various concepts, including local commerce, B2B exchanges, services, mobile and big data at Boston Consulting Group, JAFCO America Ventures, J.P. Morgan Partners and eBay.
Jeff sits on the Oxford Foundry Board, Oxford University and the Advisory Board for AI4All, a non-profit organization working to increase diversity and inclusion in artificial intelligence. He is also a member of the Forbes Technology Council. Jeff has an AB in Economics, master’s degrees in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management and an MBA from Stanford University.
F. Daniel Siciliano, moderator
Dan Siciliano is a successful technology CEO-founder and entrepreneur, as well as Chairman of the board of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, and a recognized expert in corporate strategy and governance, capital financial markets, executive compensation, and technological disruption (including fintech, AI and cybersecurity). He is currently Chairman of SVDX, board member of the Latino Corporate Directors Education Foundation, chair-elect of the Council of Federal Home Loan Banks, and a fellow at Stanford University.