Papi Menon

Papi Menon, VP and Chief Product Officer of OutShift by Cisco, leads innovation for one of the world's largest enterprises. He reveals how to unlock breakthroughs like agentic AI and quantum networking within a massive corporation. Papi shares strategies for identifying promising ideas while navigating internal pressures and creating strategic optionality. He discusses the importance of a dedicated go-to-market team and the culture of high-energy incubation, as well as the risks and time horizons when pursuing tech ventures. His vision emphasizes collaboration and governance in shaping the future of enterprises.