TechCrunch Disrupt showcases cutting-edge technology and innovation, and this year's edition will not disappoint. Among thousands of interesting breakout submissions for this year's Audience Choice program, five breakout sessions have shot to the top and were selected by thousands of people around the world to speak at this year's event. Without further ado, let's meet the winners of the Audience Choice 2024 breakout sessions who will be speaking in October!
Bringing the outside in: connecting startups with big banks to drive the future of finance
The future of finance will depend on collaboration between traditional institutions and agile startups. Led by Arvind Purushotham (Citi Ventures), Ari Tuchman (Quantifind) and Kartik Mani (Citi Retail Services), this session will delve into Citi Ventures' pioneering approach to bridging the gap between big banks and the startup ecosystem. Attendees will gain insight into how to foster innovation while managing risk, unlocking the potential for innovative advancements in financial technology and beyond.
<h5 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-generative-ai-beyond-the-hype-building-real-world-applications”>Generative ai: Beyond the Hype: Building Real-World Applications
Generative ai captures the imagination with its ability to create diverse content, but its true potential is in its practical applications. Priyanka Vergadia (Google) will guide attendees on a journey into the realm of generative ai, demystifying its capabilities and exploring real-world use cases across industries. This session will show innovators how to harness the transformative power of generative ai to solve complex problems and drive meaningful innovation.
<h5 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-how-ai-is-supercharging-tools-for-knowledge-workers”>How ai is empowering tools for knowledge workers
The convergence of artificial intelligence and professional services will revolutionize the way knowledge workers operate. Led by industry luminaries Harpinder Singh (Innovation Endeavors), Tanguy Chau (Paxton ai), Scott Dietzen (Augment) and Luke McGartland (Sequence), this panel will explore how ai can transform mundane tasks, freeing workers to focus in creativity and innovation. . Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the future work landscape, where productivity will be amplified and boundaries redefined.
<h5 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-how-to-stand-out-amongst-the-ai-wave-strategies-for-success-in-enterprise-sales”>How to Stand Out Among the ai Wave: Strategies for Enterprise Sales Success
In a world inundated with ai solutions, excelling in enterprise sales will be a formidable challenge. Rudina Seseri (Glasswing Ventures) and Marc Boroditsky (Cloudflare) will illuminate strategies for navigating this landscape, offering invaluable advice on product differentiation and understanding business needs. Attendees will discover the keys to unlocking success in the ai revolution and learn to discern genuine interest from mere curiosity in the ever-evolving business marketplace.
<h5 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-age-of-technical-engineering-founders-how-they-are-driving-ai-innovation”>The era of technical and engineering founders: How they are driving innovation in ai
In the age of ai, technical prowess will be a driving force behind innovation. Christine Yen (Honeycomb), Anand Babu Periasamy (MinIO), Prukalpa Sankar (Atlan) and Tom Carter (Ultraleap) will highlight the critical role of engineering founders in shaping the ai landscape. From Honeycomb to Ultraleap, these leaders will share their insights on the importance of technical expertise and the unique challenges and opportunities facing engineering-led startups.
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