James Kaplan, Chief Technology Officer of McKinsey & Company’s Technology Practice on AI Adoption

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Oct 15, 2024

Join James Kaplan, Chief Technology Officer of McKinsey, as he shares his journey from history major to tech leader. He dives into the challenges enterprises face in AI adoption and the evolving dynamics between startups and established companies. James discusses lessons from the dot-com era, the transformative potential of generative AI, and critiques the inefficiencies in law firms. He also offers valuable career advice and insights into the future of software development with AI, emphasizing the need for emotional intelligence alongside technical skills.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

A Journey through Technology and Enterprise

01:41 • 3min

Lessons from the Dot-Com Era and AI Adoption

04:20 • 20min

Navigating AI Adoption in Enterprises

24:34 • 10min

The Economics of Software Development: A Billion-Dollar Question

34:36 • 2min

Revolutionizing Software Development with AI

36:32 • 7min

Balancing Analytics with Emotional Intelligence

44:00 • 3min