Navigating AI Disruption with Kenn So, Director of Corporate Development at Smartsheet

Kenn So, Director of Corporate Development and Strategy at Smartsheet, discusses AI adoption trends and strategies. He highlights the importance of unique acquisition structures like licensing and acquisitions (L&A) to acquire talent and technology. Kenn talks about using AI tools to enhance productivity, especially among software engineers, and the need for companies to explore multiple areas for AI application. He advises enterprise executives to establish AI committees with diverse representation to champion AI adoption and manage risks. Executives should actively use AI tools to understand their benefits and model their use for others. Kenn also recommends learning from workshops, AI-focused law firms, and other executives to stay updated on the risks and benefits of AI deployment.00:00 Introduction to AI Realized Podcast01:03 Meet Ken: Director of Corporate Development at Smartsheet01:14 Ken's Journey into AI and His Newsletter02:17 Trends in AI Acquisitions04:29 AI at Smartsheet: Tools and Strategies06:16 Advice for Enterprise Executives on AI Adoption08:46 Resources for Learning and Risk Management12:29 Final Thoughts and Takeaways