18: CTO's Role in AI Transformation in Retail (Part 2)

In this episode of The Retail Tales, and continuing the c-suite leader focused mini-series within the podcast, our host ⁠Saurabh Vijayvergia⁠ brings the second and the final installment of the 2-part episode series on how a CTO of a retail organization could play the role of a strategic catalyst and harness the power of AI to enhance efficiency, foster innovation, and ultimately drive shareholder value.

After how well the first part was received, Saurabh completes his list of 10 principles for a retail CTO in this episode through this installment. The five principles covered in this episode are:

• Reimagine IT function with AI and GenAI
• Improve the data maturity of the organization
• Prioritize use cases with measurable & enterprise value
• Upgrade organization's tech infra and architecture
• Ensure AI ethics for all AI initiatives

The Spotify link to the first part of this 2-part series is here.

Whether you’re a CTO, aspiring tech leader, or just curious about how AI is reshaping retail, this episode offers actionable insights to guide you.

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