Bold Names ‘Businesses Don’t Like Uncertainty’: How Cisco Is Navigating AI and Trump 2.0
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Mar 21, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Chuck Robbins, CEO of Cisco and chairman of the Business Roundtable, shares insights on the intersection of business, AI, and politics. He navigates the challenges presented by the Trump administration and examines how CEOs adapt strategies around trade and tariffs. Robbins also reflects on lessons learned from basketball, illustrating teamwork's importance in leadership. He highlights Cisco's approach to AI, emphasizing the balance between innovation and regulatory concerns while ensuring business resilience in uncertain times.
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Robbins and Jordan
- Chuck Robbins clarifies that he played junior varsity basketball and sometimes practiced with the varsity team due to injuries.
- He knew Michael Jordan from high school, and they played pickup ball together.
Cisco's Success Factors
- Cisco's recent stock market success isn't solely due to AI.
- Strong growth across enterprise networking, security, and AI contributes to the surge.
Cisco's Role
- Cisco connects the core components of the internet, enabling other tech companies to function.
- They provide the underlying connectivity and security for internet access.