Leadership at the Edge of AI with Laura Edell

Welcome to International Women's Day 2025!This first episode of Series 3 of The Best Ideas Win Podcast, brought to you by Csuite Growth Advisors, blends personal experiences with insights into AI, healthcare, and leadership. Hosted by Scott Perryman alongside co-hosts Brian Paradis and Brian Spisak, this episode features guest Laura Edell, Chief Data Scientist, AI and Machine Learning, New Markets at Microsoft. The discussion covers key takeaways from the HIMSS Global Conference 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada, where AI in healthcare was a major focus. Topics include leadership-first approaches to AI adoption, engaging CFOs in AI investment, and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in innovation. The episode also announces an upcoming book by the team on AI and leadership. Additionally, Laura highlights the significance of mentorship and sponsorship for women in tech, while upcoming industry events are previewed, including AI conferences and leadership summits.Join Csuite Growth Advisors @:HPN USA 2025Omni La Costa San Diego, CA, July 9-11, 2025Fontainebleu Miami, FL, September 8-10, 2025Info: https://hpn-usa.comRegister: https://hpn-usa.com/register-to-attend/AIMed 2025 in San Diego, CAManchester Grand Hyatt, San Diego, CA, November 10-12, 2025Info: https://aimed.swoogo.com/AIMed25Register: https://aimed.swoogo.com/aimed25/beginJoin Scott Perryman @ "Playing with AI in Healthcare" - Play Without Borders, The 2025 Strategic Play Conference, Nita Lake Lodge Whistler, BC, Canada, April 23-24, 2025Info: https://www.strategicplay.com/2025-strategic-play-conference-whistlerRegister: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/whistler-canada-strategic-play-conference-2025-play-without-borders-tickets-1039228629807?aff=oddtdtcreatorJoin Laura Edell @ "Keynote" - Optimized AI Conference (formerly known as the Southern Data Science Conference), Cobb Galleria Centre, 2 Galleria Pkwy SE, Atlanta, GA 30339, Apr 14-16, 2025,Info: https://www.oaiconference.comRegister: https://www.oaiconference.com/event-details/optimized-ai-conferenceJoin Brian Spisak @:"10 KPIs to Improve and Ensure Data Quality" - American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) 2025 Congress on Healthcare Leadership, George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas Houston, Texas 77010, March 24–27, 2025, Register: https://congress.ache.org/aaStatic.asp?SFP=UFpUSktKTk5AMjA0NjlAUmVnaXN0cmF0aW9uIHwgQUNIRSAyMDI1IENvbmdyZXNzIG9uIEhlYWx0aGNhcmUgTGVhZGVyc2hpcA"AI and Leadership: Incorporating Generative AI into Crisis Leadership Course," Harvard University National Preparedness Leadership Initiative, Begins May 13, 2025, Register: https://npli.hsph.harvard.edu/our-programs/ai-and-leadership/"Keynote" - 2025 American Hospital Association (AHA) Leadership Summit, JW Marriott Nashville, 201 8th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37203, July 20-22, 2025, Register: https://leadershipsummit.aha.org/registration-lsEpisode Takeaways:AI Adoption Strategy: AI should be implemented with a leadership-first, technology-last approach.CFO Communication: Successful AI investment depends on translating technical benefits into financial value for CFOs.Interdisciplinary Leadership: AI-driven healthcare innovation requires collaboration across clinical, financial, and technological domains.Mentorship Matters: Sponsorship and mentorship are crucial for empowering women in STEM fields.AI and Healthcare Trends: Governance, data quality, and real-world AI applications were key themes at HIMSS and other industry conferences.Cybersecurity Concerns: AI and cybersecurity must evolve together to protect patient data and healthcare infrastructures.Upcoming Book: The podcast team is co-authoring a book on AI and leadership, emphasizing practical frameworks for innovation.Industry Events: Key upcoming conferences and leadership summits will explore the future of AI and healthcare.