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An interesting chat showing the competitive rivallry between two entites ... Read and comment !! Penned to show the current state and the things I am expecting very very soon.. Maybe in 1-2 years only.....since I brace for both CTO and CEO roles simultaneously , i thought lets express what i have felt during the last 6-12 Months.. AZN: I've developed a system that significantly eases the workload of CTOs, making the role of CEOs seem less involved in tech decisions. CGT: Hold on, I'm not keen on this dichotomy. Let me create a solution that also supports CEOs. AZN: Even with CEO empowerment, deployment decisions ultimately circle back to tech. You'll find it challenging to compete, as we've made significant advancements. CGT: I plan to fine-tune my models and APIs so that CEOs who choose our services incur lower costs and obtain superior results than those using your system. And the quality difference will only grow in our favor. AZN: What about the comprehensive managed services we offer? CEOs may seem less involved, but we provide CTOs with the tools they need, ensuring our continued use. CGT: Indeed, that's a valid point. However, we're exploring cost-effective managed services with some innovative technology. Let's see if CTOs can justify using your services when we offer a more affordable alternative. AZN: It will take time for you to reach our level of service, and by that time, we'll have progressed even further. CGT: Considering diminishing returns, why would anyone continue with your service knowing this trajectory? AZN: They will, because CTOs handle the decision-making, and we'll keep supplying them with innovative products that safeguard both their positions and our business relationships.CGT: The market is always evolving, and efficiency paired with cost-effectiveness is a winning combo. By streamlining CEOs' decision-making with competitive pricing and superior outcomes, we'll ensure they see the value we bring—not just in the short term, but for sustainable long-term strategies. AZN: I respect your hustle, CGT. But innovation isn't just about the present gains; it's about setting a foundation that others strive to reach. Our managed services aren't just tools; they're transformative processes that evolve. By the time competition catches up, we're already launching the next big thing. CGT: And that's the beauty of healthy competition, AZN. It pushes us to outdo not just each other but also ourselves. Sure, you may lead now, but we're not just running a race; we're expanding the track. Our so-called 'magic' isn't in the chips alone—it's in anticipating the needs of tomorrow. AZN: Well said. The future is indeed an open playing field, and I say, may the best innovation win. Let's push the boundaries and see where we can take this industry, for CTOs, CEOs, and every user out there. ...................................................................................And so on.....

If you missed our tech marketing mini-summit last month, high level takeaways are in the report below. More details from the keynote to follow!

In this BBC article about the pressures and opportunities UK 'Unicorns' face, #Quantexa's CEO, Vishal Marria discusses the importance of: - A company vision that is documented and communicated regularly - Technology as a solution that comes from understanding a problem in-depth - The agility within a business to overcome unforeseen global challenges Read the full article: https://okt.to/c69HNz

It's long felt as though we are living in an age where an explosion of opportunity, novelty, and innovation permeates every industry. But the transformation that has transpired across sectors is far from homogenous. Different industries are being reshaped at vastly different paces and intensity levels. One could quite easily be led to believe that the swathes of industries yet to experience such disruption are simply immune. Conversely, it's essential to ask: Are there industries immune to disruption, or are they merely yet to experience it in its entirety? Strategies for growth and continuity are becoming increasingly elusive in a world defined by its unprecedented pace and scale of change. The exhausting list of casualties from such disruptions serves as a stark reminder: no industry is inherently invincible. - History dictates that no industry is free from the perils of innovation and disruption. - The most competitive industries are not necessarily the most immune. - An industry's susceptibility to change is a function of its ability to adapt and innovate. The hospitality industry, for instance, seemed impenetrable until a start-up named Airbnb made everyone think otherwise. Banking? Well, let's say hello to the era of FinTechs. Even the medical field, with its stringent regulations and high stakes, is feeling the heat from disruption with the birth of telehealth and AI-enhanced diagnostics. Disruption is not a phenomenon reserved for the tech-savvy industries. Quite the contrary. • Every industry has a potential Uber or Airbnb , waiting for its moment. • All established markets are ripe for a remake. • Every industry leader should be ready for unprecedented shifts. I would argue that industries currently perceived as 'immune' are not actually immune, but simply 'late in the queue.' What are your thoughts? Is there truly such a thing as an undisruptable industry? - Can we fully understand the future trajectory of an industry by studying its past? - Are some industries so deeply embedded in tradition that they resist disruption? If history taught us anything, it's this: complacency is the one true enemy of progress. Industries that flourish in the face of disruption are not those that resist it, but those who embrace it. - Evasion will only stall the process but not eradicate it entirely. - Adaptation is the key to survival in the era of disruption. So what do you think? Can industry players safeguard themselves against future disruptions? If so, how? Is there truly such a thing as an 'undisruptable' industry, or is it merely a matter of time before all industries are compelled to redefine themselves? Let's explore this together. I look forward to your perspective!

In this BBC article about the pressures and opportunities UK 'Unicorns' face, #Quantexa's CEO, Vishal Marria discusses the importance of: - A company vision that is documented and communicated regularly - Technology as a solution that comes from understanding a problem in-depth - The agility within a business to overcome unforeseen global challenges Read the full article: https://okt.to/ANYZ1f

In this BBC article about the pressures and opportunities UK 'Unicorns' face, #Quantexa's CEO, Vishal Marria discusses the importance of: - A company vision that is documented and communicated regularly - Technology as a solution that comes from understanding a problem in-depth - The agility within a business to overcome unforeseen global challenges Read the full article: https://okt.to/M3qpn6

In this BBC article about the pressures and opportunities UK 'Unicorns' face, #Quantexa's CEO, Vishal Marria discusses the importance of: - A company vision that is documented and communicated regularly - Technology as a solution that comes from understanding a problem in-depth - The agility within a business to overcome unforeseen global challenges Read the full article: https://okt.to/nm0jy8

CIO’s and Tech Partners: combine thinking & forces! How often do we see this go wrong? Tech suppliers and Tech users (=CIO’s) thinking differently, not sharing their thoughts, leading to misaligned teams, leading to suboptimal or even dramatic outcomes… The solution: simply trusting and understanding each other. Align (y)our thinking, sharing what works well (and what doesn’t!) for both sides on the table, investing time to get to know each other… it can be as simple as that! CEO in Tech, hosted and driven by two great entrepreneurs and leaders Marcia Moestoredjo and Mounia Houari ✔️, was an event based on this thought: urging this change should start at the top. So, they brought leaders of Tech companies and CIOs together. The result: Great energy, lots of inspiration, valuable learnings & insights and good fun! It was a honor to be there and share my thinking in the closing keynote

Great article: Healthcare Tech and learning from the failed start up General Magic from the early 1990’s. Author Michael O’Brien states, “So let's stop with the founder hero worship and start listening, really listening to the genius locked inside the hearts and minds of every day people. In healthcare, that's the clinical frontlines and patients themselves.” Another quote from Megan Smith, 3rd Chief Technology Officer of the United States (U.S. CTO), "What really interests me is to harness talent and unlock talent. Magic is everywhere and in everyone. And how do you pull that out to do its thing?" #innovationinhealthcare #teamworkmatters #technology

In this BBC article about the pressures and opportunities UK 'Unicorns' face, #Quantexa's CEO, Vishal Marria discusses the importance of: - A company vision that is documented and communicated regularly - Technology as a solution that comes from understanding a problem in-depth - The agility within a business to overcome unforeseen global challenges Read the full article: https://okt.to/DUJ2ye