C2 Biz Growth
C2 Biz Growth features insightful information and lessons learned from entrepreneurs and CEOs who are growing and scaling their companies. We realize that being the CEO and leader can be a lonely position. However, Success breeds Success and our conversations with men and women on the “entrepreneurial battlefield” will inform, inspire, and drive you to keep marching onward and upward.
C2 Biz Growth is hosted by John Hale III, Founder and CEO of The Cornerstone Group, a business advisory and strategy consulting firm specializing in enhancing companies’ ability to accelerate growth and scale their businesses.
C2 Biz Growth
Generative AI, Leadership, and the Future of Work with Sophia Velastegui - Episode 16
In this episode of C2 Biz Growth, host John Hale III welcomes Sophia Velastegui, a globally recognized leader in artificial intelligence, technology strategy, and corporate innovation. With senior leadership roles at Microsoft, Google, Apple, and Aptiv, Sophia brings unmatched expertise in integrating AI into organizations of all sizes.
She shares her journey from a mechanical engineering background to spearheading AI initiatives at some of the world’s largest tech companies. Together, they explore the evolution of AI, the rise of generative AI, and how CEOs and business leaders can strategically harness its potential. Sophia highlights the importance of trust, user adoption, and leadership in successfully navigating the AI landscape while underscoring why continuous learning and adaptability are vital in this fast-changing era.
Whether you are a business leader, innovator, or simply curious about how AI is reshaping industries, this conversation offers practical insights and forward-looking strategies to help you stay ahead.