Transformative Technology, Transformative Talent
In the midst of the fourth industrial revolution, and CIOs and CTOs hold the key roles managing corporate digital transformation and leveraging new, game-changing technologies. This edition of CNBC’s @Work series examines the human-machine interface, how to balance the needs of today with the possibilities of tomorrow, and the winning strategies of best-in-class companies.
Who should attend: CIOs, CTOs and senior technology executives who have a major role to play in leveraging the right technologies at the right scale, with the right people running them.
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Juliet de Baubigny joined Kleiner Perkins in 2001 as one of Silicon Valley's first venture capital partners focused on leveraging the firm's broad network and deep relationships to help entrepreneurs recruit the best talent and build iconic companies. Juliet is sought after by entrepreneurs for her expansive global network and strategic guidance in the areas of human capital strategy including executive leadership, talent, recruiting, compensation, corporate governance and team building.
Throughout her career, Juliet has contributed to building high-performance management teams at companies including Google, Amazon, DocuSign, Bloom Energy, Shazam, Chegg and One Kings Lane. At Kleiner Perkins, Juliet has led the development of several key initiatives including Kleiner Perkins Women Leaders (KPWL), an initiative aimed at mentoring and developing the next generation of female entrepreneurs, and the Kleiner Perkins Fellows Program, a program that brings the most talented engineering, design, and product management students into Kleiner Perkins portfolio companies. Juliet is a frequent contributor to Fortune as a Fortune Most Powerful Women Insider. She also appears often on Bloomberg TV, where she is an expert on Silicon Valley's "War for Talent" as well as on millennials in the workplace, women in technology, and developing cultures of innovation.
Before joining Kleiner Perkins, Juliet was a managing director of Ramsey Beirne Associates, a leading provider of executive searches to high-growth, leading-edge companies. Earlier in her career, Juliet was a partner at Heidrick & Struggles, a global executive search firm where she led CEO and VP level searches. Juliet began her career with Procter & Gamble in the United Kingdom. Juliet earned her bachelor's degree in business from Newcastle Business School at Northumbria University in the United Kingdom, where she also serves as a member of the Advisory Board.
Juliet is also a passionate champion of innovation in philanthropy, contributing to leading organizations such as Product (RED), acting as an advisory board member for the Global Citizen and CHIME FOR CHANGE Girls' and Women's Committee, serving as co-chair for both CHIMEHACK and CHIMEHACK II, and most recently, co-founding Beyond Type 1, an organization focused on finding a cure for Type 1 Diabetes.
Blaine Hurst is President and Chief Executive Officer of Panera, LLC. Blaine was named Chief Executive Officer of Panera effective January 1, 2018 after serving as its President since December 2016. Blaine joined Panera in late 2010 to begin the Panera 2.0 initiative, an enhanced guest experience enabled by technology but rooted in operational integrity.
In 2014, he launched Panera's Delivery initiative. Today, considered by many to be a digital leader, Panera currently processes more than 28% of its orders digitally, with digital sales reaching nearly $1.2B in 2017. The company has more than 29mm members in its loyalty program, representing more than one-half of Panera's transactions. And its omni-channel approach has led the industry, from industry leading catering sales and sales growth to smaller order delivery available in more than half of Panera restaurants. Working with Panera's founder, Blaine has helped Panera transform itself into the leading fast casual restaurant in America. The powerful themes of Panera's transformation: integrated digital, wellness, loyalty, omni-channel experience, and new restaurant formats adapted to the ways consumers eat today, are reshaping the restaurant industry.
Blaine has been named by Fast Casual Magazine as one of their Movers and Shakers for the last 3 years and is the author of four published patents. A frequently requested speaker, Blaine has shared his thoughts on innovation and company and personal transformation with thousands. Fast Company named Panera the No. 1 Most Innovative Company in Food in 2015 and 27th overall as a result of Panera's 2.0 work. Panera was named as the number one brand of the year by Fast Casual Magazine in 2015, and Panera was named a Marketer of the Year by Ad Age magazine in 2017. Blaine has been driving Panera's commitment to 100% Clean Food, revamping the menu to deliver "craveable wellness" and redesigning cafes and brand voice to align with Panera's commitment to Food as it Should Be.
Prior to joining Panera, Hurst was an entrepreneur and consultant, assisting numerous restaurant, retail and distribution companies in their development and growth, including the development of Panera's strategic information systems plan. Hurst previously served as President, Restaurant Technology Solutions, LLC, a division of eMac Digital. Prior to eMac, Hurst was Vice Chairman and President of Papa John's International Inc., after having held the roles Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and Vice President, Information Services. As the company's first CIO, he led the development and rollout of the restaurant industry's first nationwide online ordering system.
Earlier in his career, before joining Boston Chicken as its Vice President, Information Services, Hurst was a consulting division Partner with Ernst & Young, founding the firm's Center for Information Technology Planning and Development.
Blaine earned a Bachelor of Arts with High Distinction in Computer Science from Indiana University. He is also a proud Kentucky Colonel.
Kasriel has served as Upwork's President and CEO since April 2015. Prior to that, he was the company's SVP, Product and Engineering. A future of work visionary, Kasriel also served as Co-Chair of the Global Future Council on Education, Gender, and Work for the World Economic Forum from September 2016 to August 2018. Previously, Kasriel served in leadership roles for eBay, including as the Global Head of Consumer Products, Country Manager of PayPal France, and Global Head of Mobile Business Development. Kasriel holds a Diplôme d'Ingénieur from Ecole Polytechnique, an M.S. in Computer Science from Stanford University, and an M.B.A. from INSEAD.
Matt Laessig is a co-founder and the Chief Operating Officer of data.world.
1:30pm
2:00pm
How do you translate your technology vision into terms CEOs and boards can understand? Get advice from two technologists – who are also CEOs – on how to convey the value of complex technology in straightforward business terms, match digitalization priorities across the organization, and be the kind of strategic partner that drives real progress.
Blaine Hurst, President and CEO, Panera
Lisa Su, President and CEO, AMD
Interviewer: Jon Fortt, Co-Anchor, “Squawk Alley,” CNBC
Google now employs more contract workers than direct staff. It’s a trend that’s not only happening in Silicon Valley — close to 60 million U.S. workers are now freelance, 36% of the entire workforce. What are the implications for companies, our workers and our country?
Presentation: Stephane Kasriel, President & CEO, Upwork
Finding – and keeping – top tech talent is critical to success in the digital age. Learn strategies from two industry leaders who know what it takes to compete and win.
Juliet de Baubigny, Senior Partner, Kleiner Perkins
Rahul Samant, EVP and CIO, Delta Air Lines
Interviewer: Morgan Brennan, Co-Anchor, “Squawk Alley,” CNBC
3:30pm
4:00pm
Innovation often comes from unlikely places. Giving more employees access to data, technology and tools can enable breakthrough ideas. We will discuss how innovation democratization accelerates productivity, creativity and progress.
Matt Laessig, Co-Founder and COO, data.world
Interviewer: Kate Fazzini, Technology Reporter, CNBC.com
Artificial intelligence promises transformational advances, but with innovation comes risk. Learn about new ways AI is driving productivity and how your company can reap these rewards while minimizing vulnerabilities.
Aaron Levie, Co-Founder and CEO, Box
Chris Young, CEO, McAfee
Interviewer: Jon Fortt, Co-Anchor, “Squawk Alley,” CNBC
5:00pm
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