Episode 13 : Harnessing the Power of AI to Transform Corporate Innovation

In this fascinating episode, host Lukas Egger welcomes Sean Sheppard, and they explore the untapped potential of AI in revolutionizing corporate innovation, discussing how AI can supercharge efficiency, automate processes, and even replace brainpower with computing power. They delve into potential customer concerns, the impact of AI in various areas, and how AI could be replacing consultants. Sean shares his experiences and insights from his journey, from golf to tech entrepreneurship, and how AI has transformed innovation in companies he’s worked with. Tune in for an engaging conversation that traverses the intersection of AI and innovation.Guest: Sean SheppardManaging Partner @ FifthRow (U+) | Serial Entrepreneur | VC | AI Powered Venture Builder | Global Innovation Leader — over $2B in Value DeliveredSean is the Managing Partner at U+, the world’s leading corporate venture builder and digital innovation firm. He’s a globally recognized thought leader with over 20 years of experience bringing new products to market, including as a 5X sales founder with three exits. In addition to helping hundreds of startups find product-market fit and predictable revenue models, Sean helps global multinationals to identify new applications for their existing technology portfolio, bring new products to market with profitable business models, and organize and train self-managing early product-stage sales and marketing teams. Sean was named as one of the Top Sales Influencers You Should Be Following On Social Media. Sean is an active mentor, advisor, and guest lecturer at global startup accelerators, innovation conferences, and colleges and universities—including NASDAQ, Y Combinator, 500 Startups, Galvanize, Alchemist, GSVLabs, London Business School, and the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University. Sean is now committed to working with countries, companies, entrepreneurs, and those who want to work with them on building startup ecosystems to find product-market fit—and to developing the next generation of leaders for the innovation economy.Host: Lukas N. P. EggerHead of the Innovation Office & Strategic Projects team at SAP SignavioLukas leads a team of experts, steering innovation projects. His approach blends a strong technical understanding with a keen eye for product discovery and digital transformation. Lukas regularly contributes to discussions and panels, sharing his perspectives on AI, the digital zeitgeist, and philosophy. Lukas funded multiple startups, published a humorous philosophy book, and received silver screen quotation for special effects work for an animated movie.If you want to learn more about:Our guest: Sean Sheppard | LinkedIn, Sean Sheppard | TwitterU+: U+ WebsiteGrowthX: GrowthX WebsiteSAP Signavio: https://www.signavio.comIf you have questions or comments: email [email protected] downloads:Download transcript as PDF file