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In this episode of #Technoventure, Paige Craig, Founder and Managing Partner of Outlander VC, joins Peter High to discuss how military leadership, adversity, and founder psychology shape his investment philosophy. — Founder Character Over Product Ideas Paige explains why Outlander VC prioritizes resilience, execution, and leadership over pitch decks and market narratives. — Why Physical AI Is the Next Frontier The conversation explores robotics, autonomy, deep tech, and why AI is shifting venture investing toward businesses rooted in the physical world. — Rethinking Risk and Leadership Drawing from combat experience, Paige shares why most people overestimate risk and how great founders navigate chaos with conviction. Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eSDtU9i8 #Technovation #VentureCapital #ArtificialIntelligence #Robotics #Leadership #DeepTech #Innovation

In this episode of #Technovation, Geoffrey Cain joins Peter High to discuss his new book "Steve Jobs in Exile: Steve Jobs in Exile: The Untold Story of NeXT and the Remaking of an American Visionary " In this episode: — The failure of the NeXT Cube — Pixar’s role in Jobs’ transformation — Why resilience defines enduring leaders — What today’s executives can learn from professional exile 🎧 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/ecf_GQRf #Leadership #Apple #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #Technovation #Podcast

At our May 2026 Summit in Silicon Valley, top technology and digital leaders were joined by investors, executive recruiters, and leaders from high-growth companies building what enterprises are looking to next. Together, they compared what is working, where they are seeing friction, how they are thinking about AI at scale, and what it takes to turn technology priorities into measurable enterprise ROI. Our Summits are highly curated and known for fresh thinking, active conversation, live demos, and time for leaders to connect directly with one another. From the feedback we hear, leaders leave with useful reframes and analogies they can bring back to their teams and organizations, plus valuable new connections across industries that continue beyond the day itself. For a closer look at what was shared throughout the day, read the full recap here: https://lnkd.in/eBkpu_9G Our next Summit is in New York City this October, and we are already building the room. Reach out if you’d like to be part of the conversation.

For CIOs and senior digital leaders, you've seen this pattern. You launch with the right ambition, but transformation fragments into disconnected workstreams and customers still feel the seams between business units, systems, and processes. What separates real transformation from incremental progress is a dedicated function that bridges strategy and execution, not another program management office (PMO), but the connective tissue that unifies vision, aligns teams, and drives enterprise-wide change. Without it, you get a faster version of the same company, and in a world where agentic AI makes efficiency gains instantly replicable, that is not a durable advantage. In this article, Metis Strategy Partner Michael Bertha outlines when large enterprises need a transformation function and how to move beyond incremental change. https://lnkd.in/eJBCiWez

In this summit panel episode of #Technovation, Stephen B., CIO of Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, and • John A. Gigerich, SVP & CIO of Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., discuss how enterprise AI is evolving from a productivity tool into a revenue growth engine. Topics discussed in this episode: — AI-driven “next best action” recommendations — Predictive ordering and retail optimization — Enterprise AI governance — Scaling AI across acquisitions and large organizations — The future of the “Insight Economy” Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/e6gsX5WC #Technovation #EnterpriseAI #DigitalTransformation #DataStrategy #CIO #AI

93% of Metis Strategy employees say this is a great place to work, and we’re proud to share that Metis Strategy has earned Great Place To Work® Certification for the third consecutive year. This recognition is especially meaningful because it is based on the voices and experiences of our own colleagues. This year’s feedback reflects a culture where people are trusted with meaningful responsibility, supported by colleagues who go the extra mile, and treated fairly across teams. “We’re especially proud of this recognition because it reflects the voices and experiences of our own colleagues,” said Allyson Johnson, Managing Director of Operations at Metis Strategy. For 25 years, we’ve believed exceptional client work starts with exceptional people. As we help digital and technology leaders navigate complex transformation, we remain committed to building an environment where ambitious people can grow, feel supported, and deliver meaningful impact. Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/eVsGrwRC

Two CIOs. Two very different organizations. One shared problem: how do you redesign an operating model that has to keep changing? In this episode of Technovation, Peter High sat down with Alexandra Guenther, SVP & CIO at Leidos, and Kelly E. Fletcher, CIO of the U.S. Department of State, at our most recent Metis Strategy Summit. — Alexandra on the data foundation: invest in it first, or watch the AI penthouse lean and crumble. — Kelly on AI adoption: the State Department gave employees a sanctioned environment to experiment in, on the theory that if they didn't, people would find an unsanctioned one. — Both pushed back on measuring AI value in hours saved. Listen to the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/gTjfRCrK #podcast #podcastinterview #Technovation #AI #Cybersecurity #DataStrategy #DigitalTransformation

AI is moving from experimentation to capital allocation. That puts new pressure on CIOs, Chief Data and AI Officers, and CTOs to show which opportunities deserve to scale. At Oshkosh Corporation, CIO Anu Khare, NACD.DC pairs value discipline with adoption discipline. Business and IT leaders prioritize the problems that matter, finance helps measure impact after deployment, and governance brings IT, legal, cybersecurity, and business leaders into the same operating rhythm. AI literacy is part of the system too, with more than 1,200 team members joining Oshkosh's eight-part series. In this piece for CIO Online, Metis Strategy Partner Michael Bertha explores how Oshkosh is turning AI hype into measured business value. The takeaway for CIOs is that sustainable AI impact depends on clear prioritization, trusted governance, and a culture ready to use the tools. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/em874jE6

Product teams are meant to move fast, but many are still funded in a way that slows them down. Annual budgets, fixed scopes, and constant approvals can push even mature product organizations back into project-mode behavior. Product-level Total Cost of Ownership (#TCO) is a practical place to start. Leaders can begin with costs that clearly map to a team, then mature toward a fuller view of the business capability being funded. The real question becomes: are we managing technology spend by line item, or investing in the outcomes each capability is meant to drive? In this article, Metis Strategy Partners Michael Bertha and Chris Davis outline how technology leaders can evolve product funding without waiting for a perfect model. Read the full piece here: https://lnkd.in/e7MssFtH

In this Summit May 2026 panel episode of #Technovation, executive search leaders Tarun Inuganti of Korn Ferry, Ryan Bulkoski of Heidrick & Struggles, and Mike Doonan of SPMB Executive Search discuss why the best technology leaders increasingly come from unconventional backgrounds. Key themes from the discussion: — Cross-industry experience is becoming more valuable in the AI era — Boards are prioritizing AI fluency and executive influence — Chief AI Officer roles continue to evolve rapidly — Storytelling and culture change are becoming defining leadership capabilities For CIOs, CTOs, CDOs, and aspiring technology leaders, this conversation offers a candid look at how executive expectations are shifting in real time. Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eggwHRzf #Technovation #AILeadership #CIOLeadership #ExecutiveSearch #DigitalTransformation