Why You Must Move Fast or Not at All with Jeetu Patel, EVP & GM, Cisco (Ep. 34)

Technology is constantly evolving; organizations must embrace new tools or risk being left behind.

As a business, it’s critical to stay ahead of the game and adapt to the mega trends happening around us.

“You have to keep reminding your company that you're running out of time because we're all against the race of time when it comes to technology. And if you can't move fast, then you might as well not move at all,” says [Jeetu Patel](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeetupatel/), EVP and GM of [Cisco (https://www.cisco.com/).

In this episode of LEARN, Jeetu shares the importance of creating global opportunities and how virtual interactions are reshaping our ability to work effectively, the mega trends shaking the tech industry, and powerful insights on cybersecurity.

**Key takeaways:**

- Embrace the hybrid work model by optimizing communication strategies to combine virtual and in-person interactions effectively

- Leverage AI and spatial computing by investing in these technologies to stay ahead in the evolving landscape

- Prioritize speed in business operations and adopt an approach that favors rapid iteration and data-informed decision-making

Tune in on your favorite podcast app as we explore the intersection of technology, collaboration, and security in today’s workforce.

**Resources:**

- Jeetu Patel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeetupatel/

- Cisco: https://www.cisco.com/

- AMP It Up by Frank Slootman: https://www.amazon.com/Amp-Unlocking-Hypergrowth-Expectations-Intensity/dp/1119836115

- Ted Blosser: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tedblosser/

- WorkRamp: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workramp

**Episode highlights:**

[07:14] Embrace megatrends rather than resisting them

[14:10] AI regulation is crucial for societal progress

[23:21] The future of work is hybrid and remote

[28:55] Add in-person interactions into your remote work

[33:44] AI and spatial computing have transformative potential

[37:31] Maintain high intensity to beat the clock