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Performance and Metrics

This community of practice elevates participants’ comprehension of performance measurement and metrics within the realm of business. Here, academic luminaries and industry experts converge to scrutinize the latest methodologies, tools, and best practices in quantifying success and driving strategic decision-making. Participants immerse themselves in the realms of experimentation, data analytics, and benchmarking to unearth profound insights that catalyze enhanced organizational and financial performance. Together, they explore how to advance and harness the formidable power of data-driven decision-making, elevating businesses to new echelons of excellence.

Skill Over Effort: How GPT Outshines Humans in Reframing Negativity

How well can AI understand and reinterpret human emotions? In a revealing study by the Digital Emotions Lab, GPT-4 not only grasped the essence of human disappointments but also excelled in transforming these sentiments positively, outstripping humans in crafting cognitive reappraisals.

Jun 5

Learning Sprint: Fundamentals of Ethical AI Product Management

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT Virtual Event
Understanding the AI product management field has become more crucial now than ever, particularly in light of recent advancements in artificial intelligence and Machine Learning technologies including the recent proliferation of generative AI large language models. Considering the speed with which AI is becoming pervasive in our lives, having a strong grasp of AI concepts and frameworks is critical. This becomes more pertinent especially for aspiring AI product managers without significant technical (e.g., coding) background. 
  • Aditi Joshi
Apr 18

Artificial Intelligence for Transforming Business Operations: A Conversation with the Chief Product Officer of Southeast Asia’s Super App Provider

9:00 am - 10:00 am EDT Virtual Event / Zoom
In this event, Philipp Kandal, the Chief Product Officer of Grab will discuss how Southeast Asia's all-in-one platform (Grab) is leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance its extensive delivery fleet. This session will explore the innovative strategies and cutting-edge AI technologies employed by Grab to optimize delivery routes, ensure timely deliveries, and improve overall efficiency. Join us at this event to understand the role of machine learning algorithms in predicting delivery demand, managing logistics, and enhancing customer satisfaction. As the leader of Grab's engineering, data science, and product design teams, Philipp will share his views on integrating AI in real-world operations, outstanding challenges of doing so, and the positive impacts that AI can have on the experiences of both delivery personnel customers.

Scientific Talent Leaks Out of Funding Gaps

In the recent paper “Scientific Talent Leaks Out of Funding Gaps,” Wei Yang Tham from the Laboratory for Innovation Science at Harvard, along with Joseph Staudt and Bitsy Perlman of the US Census Bureau, and Stephanie Cheng of Edgeworth Economics, highlight the pivotal role of sustained funding in fostering the growth of future scientists.

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