Welcome to the latest edition of The Frontline
Intel, insights, and highlights from the Silicon Foundry (SiF) community.
On tap for this month’s edition: a spotlight on
Old Mutual CTO Dhesen Ramsay, the evolving role of Chief Innovation Officers, and the role of AI in accelerating personalized medicine. |
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Ecosystem Spotlight:
Dhesen Ramsamy, CTO of Old Mutual |
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Dhesen Ramsamy joined Old Mutual, a premium pan-African investment, savings, insurance, and banking group, as Chief Technology Officer in late 2023. He focuses on digital transformation, technology strategy and innovation, future state architecture and data as disciplines. In this interview, Dhesen dives into strategies on how to navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape, how he leverages his experience to drive transformation, and his long-standing partnership with Silicon Foundry.
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Meet the Team: Michele Scataglini |
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Now introducing: Michele Scataglini, Silicon Foundry partner in MEA. Michele transitioned from Venture Partner to full-time Partner serval months ago after his time at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford where he was an Associate Fellow and co-established the Oxford Space Initiative. Michele's current role as a SiF Partner centers around aligning DIFC's mission to engage the broader ecosystem of financial institutions and to innovate with the ultimate goal of creating jobs and growth in the region. |
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Charting New Territories:
The Evolving Role of Chief Innovation Officers |
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The forward-thinking strategies of chief innovation officers shape organizational futures. 80-90% of executives state that innovation is a top priority, but less than 10% are satisfied with their company’s performance in this area. Silicon Foundry CEO, Neal Hansch, shares insights on driving innovation and resilience in today’s dynamic landscape, the necessities of a visionary approach, and how CIOs are setting their sights on pioneering new ways for their organizations to thrive.
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Pioneering Personalized Medicine through AI Collaborations in Healthcare and Pharma |
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Transformative shifts towards personalized medicine are taking place. The global market for personalized medicine is set to exceed $1.2 trillion by 2033, revolutionizing how we manage health from proactive prevention to treatment. SiF Senior Associate, Melvin Lai, shares perspectives on these shifts and how collaborations between tech giants and healthcare leaders are accelerating treatment development and accessibility. |
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@Kearney: Global Foresight & Innovation |
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Evan Gutoff was recently appointed as Kearney's Global Lead of Foresight and Innovation alongside his role at Kearney Ventures. Having spent over a decade in corporate strategy, he has witnessed the challenges in identifying crucial innovation trends and breaking through internal barriers. Now, this team (that includes Silicon Foundry) is dedicated to guiding leaders through the noise, leveraging Kearney's expertise to drive impactful change and foster growth for clients. |
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Where We've Been & Where We'll Be
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Global industry events that our team has recently attended or will attend in the coming months. Drop us a line to to get the inside scoop, hear what we've learned and/or to get together if you'll also be there at these upcoming events in Chicago, New York, or San Francisco. |
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Future of Product
The Future of Product summit brings together design and operations leaders from some of the world’s most innovative product companies to re-imagine what’s next in the product ecosystem. The event will showcase the latest trends and innovations in Product via panel discussions among industry leaders, and provide an opportunity for attendees to network with other product visionaries.
Chicago, IL - March 16th
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NYC Tech Week
NYC Tech Week will bring together tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders for a week of networking, workshops, panels, fireside chats, and showcases of the latest advancements in technology.
New York City, NY June 3rd - June 9th |
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Future of Supply Chain Summit
Kearney and Silicon Foundry are hosting The Future of Supply Chain Summit. This event will gather CSCOs, COOs, CPOs, supply chain management leaders, supply chain tech start-ups, and investors, focused on discussing key themes including regeneration, innovation, AI, digitization, and sustainability.
San Francisco, CA - June 11th -12th |
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DIFC Fintech Summit
The Dubai Fintech Summit brought together global leaders and innovators in financial technology, serving as a dynamic platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and exploring emerging trends in fintech. The discussions were candid and immensely insightful, enhancing attendee understanding and approach to fintech innovation and strategy.
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Recent headlines that caught our attention related to innovation, technology, and venture investing, as well as key announcements from across our community of partners and Members. |
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