Show Notes
What do corporate boards really want from AI initiatives—and how can executive teams prepare to deliver? Knownwell CMO Courtney Baker is joined by CEO David DeWolf and Chief Product & Technology Officer Mohan Rao for a revealing discussion on how boardroom expectations around AI have evolved. From ROI to risk and organizational readiness, discover the three big priorities every board member is tracking—and how to ace the conversation before it even starts. Then, Pete Buer interviews David Evans, founder of ArcSyne, about using AI to forecast complex futures. They explore how AI-powered scenario modeling is helping leadership teams navigate market volatility, rethink org structures, and avoid strategic blind spots. From trade policy to pricing strategy, Evans shares real-world use cases and insights that professional services leaders won't want to miss. Stop chasing new logos—start unlocking exponential growth with the clients you already have. Download Knownwell's Commercial Relationship Playbook and turn retention into your biggest revenue driver at Knownwell.com/relationshipplaybook. Show Notes Visit the ArcSyne website Connect with ArcSyne Founder David Evans on LinkedIn Connect with David DeWolf on LinkedIn Connect with Mohan Rao on LinkedIn Connect with Courtney Baker on LinkedIn Connect with Pete Buer on LinkedIn Get a guided Knownwell demo Follow Knownwell on LinkedIn
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