43: Using AI for Innovating Global Enterprises with Sanjay Cherian

In this episode, Chris Daigle sits down with Sanjay Cherian, founder of 113 Labs and former Global Head of Technology Strategy at Nike, to explore the challenges and opportunities of deploying generative AI at an enterprise level. Sanjay shares his unique perspective on leading AI initiatives, navigating productivity and innovation, and why understanding the business is crucial for AI success. This conversation dives into how Sanjay helped Nike leverage AI for product design, supply chain improvements, and much more, providing invaluable insights for leaders ready to implement AI in their organizations.

🔎 Find Out More About Sanjay Cherian:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sanjaycherian

🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
ChatGPT ➡ openai.com/chatgpt
Microsoft Copilot ➡ microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/copilot
Perplexity AI ➡ perplexity.ai

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction to Sanjay Cherian
05:11 - Design to Supply Chain
08:52 - Evaluating AI’s Impact on Productivity
12:17 - Identifying Low-Risk, High-Impact AI Projects
16:10 - Developing a Use Case Library for AI
20:22 - Why AI Adoption Needs Business Leaders, Not Just Technologists
23:35 - Upskilling Teams
29:52 - The Role of Guardrails and Data Security
34:35 - Strategies for Overcoming AI Resistance
44:00 - Practical Advice for Companies Starting with Generative AI
46:10 - How 113 Labs Helps Companies with AI Strategy
48:00 - Final Insights

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