Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks, shares his unconventional journey and leadership philosophy. He provides a masterclass in building a multi-platform company through strategic M&A, explains why founders should sometimes ignore customers, and reveals how to lead with conviction while managing imposter syndrome.
Sam Altman and Yakob present OpenAI's updated strategy, detailing a concrete research roadmap towards an automated AI researcher by 2028, a vision for an open AI platform, and massive infrastructure plans totaling $1.4 trillion. They also introduce a new corporate structure with a non-profit foundation focused on using AI to cure diseases and build AI resilience.
Brian Balfour, founder of Reforge, explains the predictable four-step cycle of technology platforms, from open to closed, and argues that ChatGPT is about to enter the "open" phase, creating a massive, time-sensitive distribution opportunity that startups and incumbents alike cannot afford to ignore.