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DECODE Insights: Integrating AI Into Your Business Model

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Join us for an insightful and transformative virtual event featuring Sophia Velastegui, former Chief AI Officer in Business Applications Group at Microsoft, as she delves into the future of AI in business. With AI rapidly becoming a critical component of modern business strategies, Sophia will share her expertise on how to successfully integrate AI into your business model to drive innovation, efficiency, and growth.

During this event, you will:

  • Learn the fundamentals of AI integration and how it can enhance and transform your business operations.

  • Explore real-world case studies from leading companies that have successfully adopted AI.

  • Gain practical insights on overcoming challenges and navigating the complexities of AI adoption.

  • Engage in an interactive Q&A session with Sophia to address your specific questions and concerns.

DECODE will be hosting an in-person 'watch party' and founders mixer at the SCET Center (1923 Gridiron Way CMS #122, Berkeley, CA 94720) from 5:30pm.

If you are currently building something and planning to fundraise in the next 6-12 months, defintiely block your calendar for the watch party and founders mixer to learn how DECODE can help you. Space is limited so RSVP to secure your spot!

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the foremost leaders in AI innovation.


Speaker Bio:

Sophia Velastegui is a renowned tech industry leader with wide-ranging expertise in corporate strategy, product development, and artificial intelligence for Fortune 200 companies, startups, government, and academics. She currently advises Fortune 500 companies on planning and executing right-sized and scalable AI business strategies.

She is the former Chief Product Officer of Aptiv, managing a multi-billion-dollar self-driving car portfolio. Prior to Aptiv, she was the Chief AI Technology Officer and General Manager, AI Products & Search at Microsoft, leading medtech, insurance, search, and productivity products. Her team worked extensively in traditional and generative AI, including Microsoft/ OpenAI and ChatGPT. Her leadership journey also includes launching AI tools at tech giants such as Google/Alphabet and Apple.

Currently, Sophia serves as a board director at Blackline and on Georgia Tech’s College of Engineering Board. She is also an AI advisor for the National Science Foundation (NSF). She is also a member of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) on AI, technology, and corporate governance focusing on healthcare and finance.

​Agenda for the evening:

6:00pm-6:40pm Fireside Chat

​6:40pm-7:00pm Audience Q&A

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