

887: Multi-Agent Teams, Quantum Computing and the Future of Work, with Dell’s Global CTO John Roese
132 snips May 13, 2025
In this discussion, John Roese, Global CTO and Chief AI Officer at Dell Technologies, explores the future of work through multi-agent teams and agentic AI systems. He emphasizes the importance of ROI in AI projects and how these technologies can reshape industries and job roles. Roese highlights the role of quantum computing in driving innovation and the need for new standards in security and collaboration. The conversation also touches on emerging careers in tech, revealing how AI will foster new opportunities and redefine the workforce.
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Prioritize ROI in AI Projects
- Prioritize AI projects based on their ROI to ensure business success.
- Avoid projects without measurable business impact, even if they seem interesting.
Narrowing 800 Ideas to Eight
- Dell received 800 generative AI ideas and narrowed them to eight by focusing on actual business needs.
- They flipped the model from what could be done to where AI should be applied effectively.
Escaping POC Prison
- Escape proof-of-concept prison by focusing on AI projects with clear ROI and alignment to future business practices.
- Avoid projects that mask structural issues or don't support the company's future direction.