Leveraging Google Cloud & AI for Competitive Advantage in Marketplace

Explore how Google Cloud & AI can transform your business at our exclusive event for Google Account Executives and industry leaders. Discover real-world applications, connect with peers, and unlock new opportunities.

What to Expect:

2:30 - 3:00 PM: Welcome Reception & Networking
3:00 -3:30 PM: Opening Remarks and Keynote
3:30-4:15 PM: Panel Discussion - Leveraging Cloud and AI in the Marketplace
4:15 - 4:45 PM: Success Stories - Application of Cloud and AI
5:00 - 6:00 PM: Happy Hour & Hors d’oeuvres

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What You Will Learn:

  • Innovative Applications: Gain insights into successful case studies showcasing GCP’s transformative impact on businesses across various industries.
  • Strategic Advantages: Understand how leveraging Cloud and AI can drive competitive advantage and growth in the high-tech sector and beyond.
  • Future Trends: Participate in roundtable discussions on Cloud and AI adoption, and explore key trends and their implications heading into 2025.
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When: Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Time: 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM PT
Where: Google Cloud Office - Sunnyvale 

This event is at capacity. New registrations will be added to the waitlist and notified if space becomes available.









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Our Speakers:

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GAGAN REEN

Chief Transformation Officer, Further

Gagan Reen is a seasoned technology executive with a strong focus on customer-centric, data-driven strategies. Currently the Chief Transformation Officer at Further, Gagan is scaling the Cloud and AI business. Previously, he led the Google Cloud Business Group at Wipro as Global Leader & AI CTO. With extensive experience in global leadership roles at IBM, Google, KPMG, PWC, and AT&T, he excels in developing end-to-end ecosystems that enhance business capabilities and competitive positioning. Gagan is skilled in enterprise digital transformation, cloud sales, and fostering GSI alliances. A frequent speaker at global conferences, he is known for driving innovation in AI, data science, and automation.

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MIKE GUSTAFSON

President, Further

Mike Gustafson is the President of Further, a data, cloud, and AI company focused on helping companies turn raw data into the right decisions. As a leader and senior executive, he has experience leading professional services and technology teams. Mike has also created and implemented solutions for multiple industries including nonprofits, consumer products, and financial services. Before Further, he held various partner roles at Rosetta.

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SANDRA JONES, PH.D.

Acting Chief Engagement Officer, Colorado State University Global

Dr. Sandra Jones is the Acting Chief Engagement Officer at CSU Global, leading marketing, enrollment, admissions, media relations, and community outreach. With over 20 years of experience in higher education, she has held leadership roles at the University of Colorado-Boulder, UC-Irvine, and USC. Dr. Jones has earned awards for her engagement work, including the Golden Hub of Innovation Award and CASE’s Awards of Excellence. She serves on the board of the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce and is a P3•EDU fellow. Dr. Jones holds degrees from UCLA, USC, and UC-Riverside, where she was a Chancellor’s Distinguished Fellow.

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MUKUL GOYAL

Head of GenAI & ML ISV Partnerships, Google Cloud

Mukul Goyal, who joined Google Cloud in October 2019, currently collaborates with LLM/GenAI tech stack startups and ISVs to innovate enterprise AI platforms and business processes.  Prior to this, he spearheaded Strategic Data Science projects at Baker Hughes, where he deployed AI solutions for major clients like AkerBP and Shell. Mukul also held the position of Head of America's P&L for the Travel Vertical at Corforge System, a mid-tier System Integrator. His extensive experience in system/platform/cloud technologies encompasses a variety of roles at Sun Microsystem, Microsoft, and Oracle, including product management, GTM, engineering management, and program management. Mukul holds a Bachelor of Technology, EE (Honors) from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, India.

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ROBIN RITENOUR

Director of Global Ecosystem Growth & Scaled GTM, Google Cloud

Robin is a seasoned leader in Business Development and GTM Strategy, with experience at top SaaS companies like Adobe, Salesforce, and SAP, as well as roles at BMG/Sony Entertainment, Lehman Brothers, and Goldman Sachs. Currently at Google, she oversees Global Ecosystem Growth and manages a network of 10,000 partners. Robin co-founded commercial desks at Goldman Sachs and Lehman Brothers and held VP positions at Adobe and Salesforce. She advises VC-backed startups, including Bluecore and People.ai. Robin has a B.S.E. in Biomedical Engineering from Duke University and is passionate about animal rights and the ASPCA.

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NOEL KENEHAN

Head of GSI GenAI Partner Engineering, Google Cloud

Noel Head of GSI Gen AI Partner engineering at Google Cloud. There Noel and his team partner with Global System Integrators to develop and implement practical AI solutions across industries. Noel enables clients on the latest AI technologies as well as help clients strategize, prioritize, and successfully bring new use cases to life across the full breadth of industry verticals. Noel has 20 years of experience in the telecom industry, with experience in the systemization of 5G and CTO for the emerging business organization driving innovation with Hyperscalers.

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SUDIPTO DASGUPTA

Global Head of Data Platforms and Head of Technology, North America

Sudipto Dasgupta serves as the Global Head of Data Platforms and Head of Technology, North America at Aon. Previously he served as the Global Head of Analytics and AI solution management at Google Cloud. In his role he was responsible for developing AI and Analytics solutions at Google Cloud as well as supporting strategic customers in adopting Google Cloud Analytics and AI. Prior to that he served as CTO and founder of Live Objects (acquired by Zuora), VP and Head of Platform Engineering at Infosys, and Chief Architect at SAP..