Julian Tang

Julian Tang, Chief Operations Officer for the Innovation Office at BlackRock, shares his vast expertise in financial technology and AI infrastructure. He discusses how enterprises struggle to scale AI due to unclear goals and siloed operations. Julian emphasizes the importance of smooth workflows and strong governance, advocating for early involvement of legal and security teams. He also suggests practical steps for legacy firms, the viability of hybrid cloud solutions, and lessons learned from past tech trends. Crucially, he highlights the need for transparent data practices to foster trust.