Episode Summary

Guest: Nathan Lasnoski
Position: Chief Technology Officer at Concurrency
Topics Covered: AI in enterprise, technology strategy, AI ethics, innovation

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Why Listen:

Nathan Lasnoski shares his extensive expertise in AI, discussing the transformative impact of AI on enterprise organizations and how businesses can strategically implement AI to drive operational savings and revenue production. This episode is essential for anyone interested in technology, innovation, and AI ethics. Nathan offers practical insights and real-world examples of AI applications, arising from both his experience serving clients and leading a workforce of 100+ employees. This episode is a must-listen for tech enthusiasts and business leaders alike.

Key Highlights:

  • Concurrency’s AI Journey: Nathan elaborates on how Concurrency has been at the forefront of AI adoption, helping companies integrate AI into their business strategies.
  • Real-World AI Applications: Examples of AI in action, including one client who saw $50M in savings via supply chain efficiencies and better demand forecasting. 
  • AI Ethics and Governance: Discussion on the importance of ethical AI practices and how Concurrency ensures AI serves humanity positively.
  • Future of AI: Insights into the future of AI, including the role of AI agents as co-workers and the ethical considerations in AI development.

About Nathan Lasnoski

Nathan Lasnoski is the Chief Technology Officer of Concurrency, a CIO/CTO advisor, a 14x Microsoft MVP, and a frequent speaker at hundreds of events and conferences. He helps companies view the mission of their organization through the lens of transformative technology. Over the past 21 years, he has advised enterprise organizations on their technology strategy, challenging them to think boldly and with courage. Nathan works hand-in-hand with business and technology leaders to consider their organization’s mission through the lens of technology acceleration. As a leader in artificial intelligence, innovation, and cloud ecosystems, he enables businesses to leverage these benefits for operational savings or revenue production. Nathan is on the short-list of Milwaukee/Midwest leaders in IT, contributing both professionally and community-wide to enable tech throughout organizations that promote inclusive impact in tech. Having worked with hundreds of companies to build technology strategies, he provides executive, strategic, and practical impact. 

About Concurrency 

Concurrency is an organization of Change Agents. Our inspired technologists challenge the status quo, create value and help clients find better ways to leverage technology to fulfill their strategies and improve their businesses.

Founded in 1989, Concurrency is a business and technology professional services firm driving technology innovation and organizational change management. Concurrency helps companies digitally transform business operations by leveraging Data & AI, Cloud Datacenter and DevOps, Modern Apps, and Workplace Productivity. Concurrency is headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin with additional offices in Chicago and Minneapolis.

The firm is a multiple-time Microsoft Partner of the Year winner, Microsoft National Solution Provider, and ServiceNow Premier Partner. Concurrency regularly ranks among the top technology service providers nationwide on industry lists such as Redmond Channel Partner’s Microsoft’s Top 200 U.S. Partners and CRN’s Solution Provider 500 and Tech Elite 250 and was recently named a 2021 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace.

About This Podcast Series

“In the Lab: A Spotlight on AI Pioneers in Milwaukee” is a limited series of executive podcast interviews that aims to shine a spotlight on the local pioneers who are at the forefront of AI innovation. AI is reshaping the world, and this series aims to explore future predictions and practical applications from the experts. It sheds light on game-changing innovations happening in Milwaukee, often hidden by Midwestern modesty. By delving into the labs, the podcast uncovers insights beyond the headlines.

“In the Lab” is hosted by Jesse DePinto and sponsored by MKE Tech Hub Coalition and Milwaukee-based Podcast Town. MKE Tech Hub Coalition is a non-profit membership organization whose mission is to grow a vibrant, inclusive ecosystem where tech and innovation create enduring regional prosperity and life-changing jobs. Podcast Town is a full-service B2B podcast company dedicated to helping you build your pipeline, get strategic referrals, and monetize your show.

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