Duke Perrucci, CEO of Gurobi Optimization, brings over 25 years of experience in analytics, while Ed Klotz, a Senior Mathematical Optimization Specialist, boasts 30 years in the field. They dive into how optimization drives decision intelligence in industries like logistics and finance. The duo emphasizes the importance of clean data and collaboration when implementing optimization techniques. They also discuss the fusion of optimization with machine learning, the transformative impact of generative AI, and the need for effective change management in rapidly evolving environments.