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November 21, 2024 55 mins

How can companies effectively leverage AI to drive digital transformation and enhance client experience?    

West Stringfellow is a product and technology visionary with a knack for driving innovation and a track record that includes top roles at Amazon, PayPal, Visa, and Target. He's also the founder of HowDo, a company dedicated to coaching and consulting businesses on how to leverage data and technology for growth.

Join Scott and West as they explore: 

* Getting everyone to agree on the current state of the business, which is crucial for successful innovation.    

* Creating a safe space for vulnerability and failure, which is essential for fostering innovation. 


* Communicating wins and celebrating progress throughout the innovation process. 


* The concept of zero-to-one innovation. 


* How companies can leverage AI to drive digital transformation. 


* Establishing a robust data strategy for implementing AI.    


* Building an AI-ready team. 


* How education will soon focus on empowering individuals to use AI effectively. 


Chapters for this episode: 


(03:39) West's Journey of Data and Innovation 

(07:32) Achieving Transformative Innovation 

(10:40) The Power of an Innovative Culture 

(17:56) Zero-to-One Innovation 

(21:31) Leveraging AI for Digital Transformation 

(27:59) Data Strategy in AI Implementation 

(39:20) Innovation for Meaningful Impact 

(47:47) The Future of Education and AI 


Thanks to West Stringfellow for being on Business, Bourbon & Cigars. 


Connect with West on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/weststringfellow/ 


Learn more about HowDo and get free training from some of the world’s top companies: https://howdo.com/ 


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