Track 16 | What makes a great Chief AI Officer at your portfolio companies?

October 20, 2026
Tech, Digital, and AI
  • Progressive approaches to hiring and assessing AI talent at your companies
  • What are the most important responsibilities, skills, and functions of Chief AI Officers needed today? What are the biggest challenges Chief AI Officers are facing?
  • How is the role evolving at a fast rate? How are Chief AI Officers working across key functional areas in businesses?
  • How are operating partners most effectively working with Chief AI Officers to accelerate key VCP initiatives
  • Can you share examples of professionals that have defined the Chief AI Officer role?
Moderator
Michael Pan
Michael Pan, VP, Private Equity & Venture Capital - Oracle Corporation
Speakers
Greg Kegeles
Greg Kegeles, Head of AI/CPTO - Carnegie Dartlet
Ryan Kennedy
Ryan Kennedy, Director, AI Initiatives - Gemspring Capital
Jeffrey Malcolm
Jeffrey Malcolm, AI PE Advisor, and Former Operating Advisor, Technology, Goldman Sachs Asset Management
Brian Slobodow
Brian Slobodow, CEO, Better Being Co. and Operating Advisor, HGGC - HGGC