Promptly Speaking How One CIO Is Rethinking Strategy Without Cutting Jobs with Sree Kancharla
AI is changing everything, from how we work to how we learn to how we take care of our families. But is it replacing jobs… or creating entirely new opportunities?
In this episode of Promptly Speaking, Sara and Dan sit down with Sreeveni Kancharla (“Sree”), CIO at SailPoint, to unpack what the AI revolution really means for leaders, employees, and the next generation entering the workforce.
Sree brings a rare, grounded perspective from the front lines of enterprise transformation, balancing innovation, governance, productivity, and humanity in a world where AI agents are becoming part of everyday work.
💡 Topics We Cover:
- How AI is reshaping the workforce and where the real opportunities are
- Why AI shouldn’t replace people, but amplify them
- How leaders should think about productivity, governance, and strategy
- Why junior employees still matter in an AI-driven world
- How AI can support personal life decisions, learning, and creativity
- The importance of human judgment, critical thinking, and boundaries
- Why embracing AI is no longer optional, but blind trust is dangerous
⏱ Timestamps:
00:00 AI, Job Displacement, and Opportunity
00:43 Introducing Sree and Her Role as CIO
02:01 Why AI Is Different From Past Tech Revolutions
02:41 The Pressure on Leaders to Define AI Strategy
04:39 Junior Roles, Internships, and the Future Workforce
08:09 Why Human-in-the-Loop Still Matters
15:20 Using AI in Personal Life: Healthcare, Family, and Trust
18:20 AI as a Creative and Learning Tool
24:38 How AI Empowers the Next Generation
26:50 Rethinking Business Processes with AI Agents
31:51 Productivity, Strategic Thinking, and Leadership Time
36:49 Learning Habits, Curiosity, and Staying Relevant
39:08 Final Advice: How to Start Embracing AI Today
How to Find Sree:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sreeveni-kancharla/
Follow Sara & Dan:
Sara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saralynneroberts/
Dan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danroberts27/