In this episode of the Decision Intelligence Lab podcast, hosts Vijay Mehrotra and Michael Watson engage with Karthik Gada, a CFO and author, to explore the accelerating rate of change in technology and its implications for businesses, economies, and individuals. Gada discusses how technological advancements are interconnected and how they impact various sectors, including healthcare and education. He emphasizes the importance of adapting to rapid changes, fostering an entrepreneurial mindset, and leveraging individual strengths to navigate the complexities of the modern world. The conversation also touches on the challenges posed by institutional rigidity and the need for effective leadership in an era of constant disruption.

Chapters

0:00 - Preview

0:40 - Meet Kartik Gada

1:40 - Understanding Technological Disruption & Accelerating Pace of Change

4:05 - The Impact of Cost Reduction on Technology

7:40 - Bottlenecks in Healthcare and Education

12:30 - How Individuals Respond to Change

15:48 - Embracing Change and Entrepreneurial Mindset

20:50 - Education and Career Pathways in a Changing World

24:15 - Managing Economic Complexity with AI

28:20 - Leadership in an Era of Rapid Change

31:50 - Closing Thoughts

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Connect with guest

Kartik Gada: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kartikgada/

Connect with hosts

Prof. Vijay Mehrotra (University of San Francisco): ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijay-mehrotra-ba9498/⁠

Prof. Michael Watson (Northwestern University): ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-watson-07600a1⁠/

About the podcast

The Decision Intelligence Lab podcast delivers real-world insights for data professionals, business leaders, and anyone seeking to leverage data & AI for smarter decision-making & successful business outcomes.

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