Ai Is A Board-level Discussion | Lopez Research

Maribel Lopez, Founder of Lopez Research, is one of the people you most want in your corner as a technology leader. She’s a trusted advisor to senior executives from startups to the largest global businesses, and has deep expertise in AI, cybersecurity, and customer experience transformation. But beyond her bonafides, Maribel is clear-eyed and practical about technology change, what leaders need to do to be successful, and why. In this episode, Susan and Maribel discuss why she believes the AI platform shift is different, why the data challenge is more meaningful in an AI world, her advice on building a strong technology foundation, and the unprecedented ability we now have to explore the art of the possible.

Air Date: April 29, 2025

Chapters:
00:00 – 01:38 Introduction
01:38 – 03:30 Background
3:30 – 18:20 Technology shifts, AI adoption, and business impact
18:20 – 32:25 Experimentation
32:25 – 34:15 Collaboration and change management
34:15 – 38:49 Advice for leaders
38:49 – 41:00 Conclusion and key takeaways

Show notes:
Guest: Maribel Lopez on LinkedIn: https://msft.it/6059SKF29
Host: Susan Etlinger on LinkedIn: https://msft.it/6050SKF2i
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The AI platform shift brings immense opportunity, but the road to success isn’t always clear. On Leading the Shift, we talk with leaders in organizations of all kinds about how they’re using data, AI, and cloud technologies to deliver meaningful, trustworthy innovation to their teams, customers, and communities. Guests share how the platform shift is affecting everything from data strategy and customer relationships to organizational structure and culture, to their own lives and career journeys. Join us for conversations about navigating the era of AI, tackling new challenges, and advice for getting started.

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