As former CEO of OthersideAI, MATT SHUMER has built and scaled a company at the forefront of one of the fastest-moving technology shifts in history. In this talk, he shares firsthand lessons from navigating an environment where the underlying technology evolves weekly, competition emerges overnight, and user expectations constantly reset.

From finding product-market fit in the AI era to making fast, high-stakes decisions with incomplete information, Matt offers a candid look at what it takes to build—and survive—at the edge of innovation. Audiences will gain practical insight into how to move quickly, adapt strategy in real time, and build organizations that can thrive amid continuous disruption.

MATT SHUMER challenges the conventional view of AI as just another productivity tool and reframes it as an active collaborator. Drawing on his experience building applied AI systems—and his broader thesis that AI will reshape how decisions are made—he explores how organizations must rethink workflows, talent, and leadership when machines can generate, reason, and iterate alongside humans. This talk helps leaders understand not just what AI can do, but how it will fundamentally change how work gets done.

Beyond the headlines, where is AI truly delivering ROI? MATT SHUMER cuts through the noise to identify where AI is already transforming industries—and where expectations are still outpacing reality. He outlines how leading organizations are embedding AI into core operations, why distribution and usability matter more than model size, and what executives should prioritize now to stay competitive as AI becomes foundational infrastructure across the economy.

We are entering a period where intelligence itself is becoming abundant. MATT SHUMER explores the implications of this shift—how it will compress timelines, disrupt competitive moats, and redefine expertise. Drawing on themes from his writing, he explains why the biggest winners won’t just adopt AI, but will reorganize around it—rethinking speed, strategy, and scale in a world where insight and execution are dramatically accelerated.