Shantanu Narayen, CEO of Adobe, discusses mentorship, AI impact on creativity, Indian upbringing, and embracing unreasonable expectations for innovation with Nicolai Tangen. They also explore personal interests and passion pursuit.

Shantanu Narayen, Adobe CEO, discusses AI's impact on creative software, revenue challenges, and philosophical dilemmas in integrating AI into photo and video tools. The podcast explores Adobe's evolution, strategic investments in technology, legal and ethical challenges in AI, combating misinformation, and dependency on GPU market for product enhancement.

“If you can create unreasonable expectations, people amaze you with their creativity.”In this View From The Top interview, Shantanu Narayen, Chairman and CEO of Adobe, spoke with Sankalp Banerjee, MBA ’23, about his personal evolution as a leader, including the last 16 years as CEO. Narayen discussed the importance of innovative thinking across multiple scales, seeking opportunities in setbacks, and finding creative inspiration. He also shared his perspective on the future of technology and digital experiences, including the impact of generative AI and data transparency. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shantanu Narayen, Chair and CEO of Adobe, shares insights on the company's groundbreaking AI video generation tools. He highlights the new features integrated into Premiere Pro that empower users to create videos effortlessly. Narayen also discusses the collaboration with chip manufacturers like NVIDIA, emphasizing GPU performance's role in advancing generative AI. Additionally, he elaborates on Adobe's monetization strategies and acquisition plans to further enhance their AI applications across diverse industries, marking a pivotal shift in video production.

Ryan Vlastelica, a Bloomberg reporter, discusses Nvidia's impressive stock rebound after addressing concerns about product delays and growth plans. Michael Green, Portfolio Manager at Simplify Asset Management, shares insights on the booming chip market and the evolving gig economy. Meanwhile, Shantanu Narayen, CEO of Adobe, unveils their revolutionary Firefly AI video generation tools, aimed to transform video editing and enhance user experience. The conversation highlights the intersection of AI advancements and market dynamics.