SUMMARY: Paul Daugherty, Chief AI Advisor at private equity giant TPG and former CEO of Accenture Technology, shares a reality check on enterprise and consumer AI in CXOTalk episode 895: what’s working, where companies stall, and the new developments leaders must track.
This is a LIVE discussion, and Paul will take your questions!
DATE: Friday September 19
TIME: 1pm ET / 10am PT
JOIN THE LIVE CONVERSATIONPaul Daugherty, Chief AI Advisor at TPG and former CEO of Technology at Accenture, joins CXOTalk to discuss the state of enterprise and consumer AI. He explains where companies are achieving results, where adoption stalls, and the innovations shaping the next wave of transformation.
Topics include:
Where enterprises are gaining traction with AI and why so many get stuck
The balance between large language models and other forms of AI
Patterns of AI innovation across startups, venture capital, and private equity
How AI is reshaping workflows, products, and business models
Responsible AI, ethics, and the future of work
This conversation provides a clear-eyed perspective for senior leaders who want practical insight into AI’s impact today and what’s coming next.
During the live show, share your views and ask questions on Twitter and in the LinkedIn event chat.
Episode Participants
Paul Daugherty currently serves as AI Advisory Chair to TPG, a leading private equity firm. Previously, Paul served as CEO of Accenture’s Technology group, where he led all aspects of the company’s technology business, oversaw 400,000 employees, acquired and integrated over 60 companies and grew revenue at 18% CAGR to over $40 billion. Paul is co-author of two highly acclaimed books: Human + Machine: Reimagining Work in the Age of AI (2024, 2018), a management playbook for the business of artificial intelligence; and Radically Human: How New Technology is Transforming Business and Shaping Our Future (2022). His recent article, “GenAI at Work”, was featured on the cover of Harvard Business Review magazine.
Michael Krigsman is a globally recognized analyst, strategic advisor, and industry commentator known for his deep expertise in business transformation, innovation, and leadership. He has presented at industry events worldwide and written extensively on the reasons for IT failures. His work has been referenced in the media over 1,000 times and in more than 50 books and journal articles; his commentary on technology trends and business strategy reaches a global audience.
Upcoming Live Schedule
Sept 19: Paul Daugherty, AI Advisory Chair, TPG (private equity)
Oct 10: Will Grannis, Chief Technology Officer, Google Cloud
Oct. 17: Brendan Humphreys, Chief Technology Officer, Canva
Jan. 16: Prashant Mehrotra, EVP and Chief AI Officer, US Bank
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