02: AI Agents in the C-Suite, the AI Executive Order, and Navigating the Future with Roadmaps

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Amith and Mallory tackle the controversial idea of AI agents in the C-suite, breaking down the potential benefits and challenges. They also dive deep into President Biden's recent AI Executive Order and its broader implications. Plus, get insights on creating effective AI roadmaps and the art of rallying your staff and board behind them. Download Ascend: Unlocking the Power of AI for Associations: https://sidecarglobal.com/AI Let us know what you think about the podcast. Drop your questions or comments in the Sidecar community: https://community.sidecarglobal.com/home Follow Sidecar on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sidecar-global Thanks to this episode’s sponsors! Betty Bot: https://bettybot.ai/ Cimatri: https://cimatri.com/ai Tools/Experiments mentioned:  Zoom’s AI Companion: https://blog.zoom.us/zoom-ai-companion/ Articles Mentioned AI In the C-Suite Why We’ll Need New Laws to Govern AI Agents in Business: https://singularityhub.com/2023/10/27/ai-in-the-c-suite-why-well-need-new-laws-to-govern-ai-agents-in-business/ Biden Issues Sweeping Executive Order on AI: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/4282336-biden-issues-sweeping-executive-order-on-ai/ AI Executive Order Fact Sheet: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/10/30/fact-sheet-president-biden-issues-executive-order-on-safe-secure-and-trustworthy-artificial-intelligence/ Follow us on social! Amith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amithnagarajan/Mallory: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorymejias/📅 Register for digitalNow2026 in Washington, D.C. from October 25–28:  https://digitalnow.sidecar.ai🎀 Use code AIPOD50 for $50 off your Association AI Professional (AAiP) certification at https://sidecar.ai/aaip🚀 Help Us Grow Our Reach - Share With a Friend or Colleague!👍 Like & Subscribe!https://x.com/sidecarglobal https://www.youtube.com/@SidecarSynchttps://sidecar.ai/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/sidecar-global/Amith Nagarajan is the Chairman of Blue Cypress, a family of purpose-driven companies and proud practitioners of Conscious Capitalism. The Blue Cypress companies focus on helping associations, non-profits, and other purpose-driven organizations achieve long-term success. Amith is also an active early-stage investor in B2B SaaS companies. He’s had the good fortune of nearly three decades of success as an entrepreneur and enjoys helping others in their journey.https://linkedin.com/amithnagarajan Mallory Mejias is passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space. Mallory co-hosts and produces the Sidecar Sync podcast, where she delves into the latest trends in AI and technology, translating them into actionable insights.https://linkedin.com/mallorymejias