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“Building the Next-Generation AI-Native Enterprise” is an exclusive, invitation-only event at The Club at Ruby Hills, bringing together top Bay Area mid-market and enterprise senior leadership. The event will feature industry leaders discussing AI’s transformative impact on business. Topics include academia-industry AI initiatives, private equity’s influence on AI, real-world AI applications in productivity and security, AI-driven business transformation, strategic growth via mergers, selling AI solutions through hyperscalers, and evolving partner ecosystems for AI.
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Presentation Topic |
Bio |
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Jamie Payton |
Bridging Academia and Industry: University AI Initiatives
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Dean, Ying Wu College of Computing, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). Jamie drives NJIT’s computing programs as Dean, advocating for inclusive and accessible tech education. Her work emphasizes diversity in STEM and fosters research that addresses critical issues in computing. |
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Raj Sabhlok |
Fueling Innovation: Private Equity’s Role in AI Growth
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Operating Partner, Bessemer Venture Partners. Raj, former CEO of Pipedrive and President of Zoho Corp, brings deep expertise in scaling tech companies. At Bessemer, he advises portfolio companies on growth and product strategy, shaping transformative business models. |
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Ed Wozencroft |
Real-World AI: Boosting Productivity, Security, and Scalability
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Vice President for Digital Strategy & CIO, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). Ed leads digital strategy and transformation at NJIT, implementing innovative IT solutions to support NJIT’s academic mission, enhancing learning experiences and positioning New Jersey Institute of Technology as a digital education leader. |
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Pat Dutta |
AI-Powered Business Transformation Across Business Functions
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Global GTM Lead, Salesforce 360, Brillio. Pat heads the go-to-market strategy for Brillio’s Salesforce 360 practice, leveraging his experience from Salesforce, Cognizant, and IBM to integrate digital solutions that drive growth and optimize business functions. |
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Edward C. Cohen |
Build vs. Buy: Accelerating Growth through Mergers & Acquisition
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Executive Vice President, Corporate Development, SonicWall. Ed leads corporate growth initiatives at SonicWall, specializing in AI and cybersecurity. With extensive experience in strategic alliances, he builds agile teams that deliver next-generation solutions. |
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Balaji Subramanian |
Selling AI-Enabled & Native Applications Through Hyperscalers
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Vice President, Global Partner Ecosystem, Zuora (Ex). Balaji is a strategic leader in partner ecosystems, driving $30M+ pipelines at Zuora. His expertise includes building alliances, partner success programs, and developing scalable, industry-focused AI solutions. |
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Heather K. Margolis |
Evolving Partner Ecosystems for the AI Era
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Founder & CEO, Channel Maven. Heather is a respected channel marketing leader who helps businesses build effective partner ecosystems. As founder of Channel Maven, she advises companies on channel strategy and drives diversity initiatives within the tech sector. |
Event Attendees: Bay Area, Mid-Market & Enterprise Senior Leadership Team Members
Moderated By: Sugata Sanyal, Founder & CEO, ZINFI Technologies, Inc.
