The promise of A.I., in its systematic, efficient, and subtle application of data for accurate decision making, is vast. But where is the line properly drawn between its developing reality and visionary hype? And especially for small business, is it relevance that of the pioneer being the one gets the arrows or an available first mover advantage that ignored results in a long-term compounding detriment?
This month will feature an expert panel whose in-depth exposure to A.I. will set the stage for a discussion of both its conceptual foundations and practical implications. Hearing them will inform you on what companies are now doing with related processes and technologies, the impacts on business processes, and the trends to expect looking ahead. So join us for an overview that definitely will prove informative.
Discussion with opening networking: February 10, 2020, 6:15-9:00 P.M.
Sponsor: Chicago Booth Entrepreneurial Roundtable, West Suburban Chapter
Location: National Louis University, 850 Warrenville Road, Lisle, IL
Moderator: Greg Gocek
Speakers:
Brian Clark, Co-Founder and CEO, Ascent RegTech https://www.ascentregtech.com/about-us/
Brian has a wide breath of financial regulatory compliance experience and previously served as a Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel. He started Ascent in 2015, using A.I. to help customers digitalize and automate their compliance programs. An Eagle Scout, his education includes BA from U Illinois, JD from DePaul U and MBA from Chicago Booth.
Diag Davenport, PhD Candidate, Chicago Booth https://diagdavenport.com/
Diag prior to graduate school at Booth was a litigation consultant and data analyst for a variety of organizations from start-ups to the Federal Reserve. His research focus is on the intersection of Big Data and behavioral economics, blending theoretical, experimental, and field methods to predict choice. His education includes BA from Penn State U and MA from Georgetown U.
Estelle James, VP, Managed Business Services, Robert Half/Protiviti https://www.linkedin.com/in/estellejamesrhi121/