Building an AI-First Organization
AI is redefining how businesses compete, scale, and make decisions. For today’s leaders, the challenge isn’t just adopting AI—it’s building an organization where AI is embedded into the way people work, think, and innovate.
This course offers a practical blueprint for integrating AI across your company. Whether you’re leading a team, shaping strategy, or reimagining workflows, the course explores how to move from AI-curious to AI-capable.
You’ll learn how to:
- Lead by example to build a culture that embraces experimentation with AI
- Craft a focused AI strategy and prioritize high-impact starting points
- Implement initiatives that allow your team to learn, iterate, and grow
- Evolve your AI approach as your team’s skills mature and new opportunities emerge
- Measure progress and refine your strategy to drive long-term success
Designed for executives who are setting their organization’s AI strategy and talent professionals who want to drive employee adoption of AI, this session includes frameworks, case studies, and actionable playbooks to help you future-proof your organization.
Speakers
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Ted Souder
Founder
Wiggs Holding
Ted Souder is a former Google executive with over 20 years of experience in digital transformation and innovation. As one of Google’s earliest employees in Chicago, he helped lead major initiatives across retail, financial services, and B2B sectors. Ted now focuses on guiding organizations through AI and digital strategies as a board member, advisor, and speaker. He is also the founder of The Current, a digital consultancy, and a key voice on building smarter, more future-ready organizations.