
17: CTO's Role in AI Transformation in Retail (Part 1)

17: CTO's Role in AI Transformation in Retail (Part 1)
About This Episode
Show Notes
Continuing the c-suite leader focused mini-series within the podcast, our host Saurabh Vijayvergia focuses on the role of a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of retail companies in this episode of The Retail Tales.
In this highly anticipated episode, Saurabh shares his thoughts on how the CTO of a retail company could serve as a strategic catalyst in leveraging AI and Generative AI capabilities to revolutionize ways of working for the retail company.
This is the first part of a 2-episode arrangement, focusing on first 5 of the 10 key principles for a retail CTO. The first five principles covered in this episode are:
- AI and GenAI fluency
- AI's strategic alignment with enterprise business goals
- C-suite peer collaboration
- Dynamic operating model
- AI risk management
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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