AI and Infrastructure: Leading the AI Transformation

In this episode, we explore how the cloud has become the foundation of modern business and how AI is transforming not just technology, but the way leaders make decisions and build teams. Discover why success depends on outcomes, not hype, and how data strategy is now the ultimate competitive edge. Tune in to learn what the future of enterprise innovation really looks like and how to stay ahead of it. Watch now and see what’s next. Timestamps: 00:00 The Best Advice to Younger Self 00:30 Explaining the Cloud Simply 01:19 The Next Generation of Cloud 01:53 The Biggest Shift He Witnessed 02:56 Outcome-Based Pricing Models 04:48 Early Adopters vs. Late Movers 06:32 How to Drive Adoption 08:20 Cloud as the Foundation of AI 09:09 Who’s Profiting from AI? 11:54 Will Cloud Capacity Run Out? 14:09 Cloud as Critical Infrastructure 15:12 The Future of AI Decision-Making 17:33 Leading Humans and AI Agents 19:21 Why Most AI Projects Fail 21:09 The One Question Every CEO Should Ask 22:38 Lessons from Two Decades at SAP 24:35 Advice for Young Tech Leaders 27:00 The Next Decade of Enterprise Tech 27:33 Optimism for the Future Connect with Philip Meissner: linkedin.com/in/pmeissner Connect with Thomas Saueressig: linkedin.com/in/thsaueressig #AILeadership #DigitalTransformation #CloudComputing #EnterpriseTechnology #FutureOfWork #AIinBusiness #DataStrategy #BusinessInnovation #TechLeadership #ArtificialIntelligence #CloudStrategy #AIAdoption #DigitalInnovation #BusinessTransformation #FutureOfAI