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🤔 Big Data - is it a blocker or enabler for your business?   With Gartner ranking data accessibility as one of the key trends for the future, the question on every data leaders’ mind is, “how do we democratize data?” Our latest eBook has the answer. 👇🏼   Blend is thrilled to be publishing our latest eBook, “Data Democratization: The Key to Unlocking AI and Data Science Potential” 🧪 Our comprehensive guide walks you through the need to democratize your data, how it benefits your entire organization, and a break down of how you can leverage data for your GenAI journey.   Start reading today to learn: ✅ How to Bust Silos ✅ Data Management Options ✅ Data Meshes vs Fabrics … and so much more.   👉🏼 This eBook is a CDAO’s handbook to successfully building a foundational D&A program. Get your copy here today: https://lnkd.in/gJJnyeN4   #DataDemocratization #DataScience #DAProgram #AITransformation

Blend is thrilled to welcome Mike Mischel as our new Senior Vice President of AI Consulting. With over a decade of experience leading AI and digital transformation at Accenture, Mike brings unparalleled expertise to help us expand our AI consulting capabilities and empower our clients to achieve meaningful, scalable change. In Mike’s words: “AI has the potential to break down barriers in how people access and engage with information, making knowledge more accessible and interactive. My goal is to help clients leverage AI to create experiences that empower employees and end-users alike.” Mike’s addition to the team signals Blend’s commitment to driving impactful AI innovation across industries. His unique approach to client-centered AI strategy and his passion for empowering people through technology make him the perfect fit to lead our AI Consulting practice. Read more about Mike's background and his vision for AI at Blend: https://lnkd.in/gX2EqrD8 #AIConsulting #ScalingAI #ClientCenteredAI

Congratulations to our partner DataIQ merging with Data Leaders ™ to continue on their journey of data and AI leadership! Blend is excited to continue supporting this growing community of data leaders around the globe. As Adrian Gregory said, Blend is committed to nurturing the abilities of data leaders as the AI landscape continues to evolve. Stay tuned for more insights for Data Leaders!

With regulations tightening and ingredient transparency demands growing, many CPG companies face challenges in managing label accuracy and compliance. Mistakes can be costly, both in terms of fines and brand reputation. 💰 That’s where Generative AI comes in. Lucas van der Hoeven, SVP of Business Development at Blend, explores how this cutting-edge technology is revolutionizing label and ingredient management, helping companies stay compliant and streamline processes. Wondering how GenAI can tackle these pain points for your business? Learn more in our latest article 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gRKM6jdb

What’s the secret to blending East Coast grit with West Coast innovation? 💡 Christie, a Blend consultant, has cracked the code. 👩💻 From starting her journey in New Jersey to thriving in Silicon Valley, she brings a unique blend of business savvy and technological prowess to every project. Her experience proves that adaptability and a bold vision can lead to success anywhere. 🚀 Curious how she navigated this incredible journey? Drop a comment below with your thoughts on balancing resilience and innovation! 💬👇 Learn more about Christie’s inspiring story and the key lessons she’s applied to drive data-powered innovation. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g8YquQmQ #ConsultantSpotlight #SiliconValley #TechLeadership #Innovation #CareerJourney #DataDriven

🎉 ConGRADulations to our EMEA 2024 All-Stars! 🎓   It's with great pleasure we introduce the graduating cohort of the Blend EMEA All-Star graduate program: Aparna Asokan, Mairi McKinnon, Nikhil Kamerkar and Jack Young.   It has been inspiring to witness their hard work, creativity and growth over the last year; from being introduced to PowerBI and SQL to working with clients, creating their own demo solutions and even writing thought leadership pieces, we've seen incredible things from this talented group.   As they step into the next chapter of their careers, we are excited to see how they will apply the insights and skills to make an impact at Blend and beyond 🚀 #Graduation #FutureLeaders #CareerDevelopment

AI’s novelty is wearing off and it’s time to start proving real business value. ⏳ According to the The Wall Street Journal, CTOs are observing that 90% of GenAI pilots are never getting off the ground. To truly scale their AI efforts, enterprise teams must first tackle the #Critical7 challenges: 🧭 Failure to Integrate Business Strategies  🧱 Lack of Strong Data Foundations  💻 Technical Challenges in Enterprise AI  🏃🏻♂️ Speed of Innovation vs the Pace of Advancement  💼 Driving Change Management  👩🏻💻 The Shortage of AI Talent  🤝 Building Trust to Enable Adoption Blend is here to help you scale your AI efforts with a keen focus on enterprise value. Get in touch to explore how we can help! 👉🏼 Read the WSJ article: https://lnkd.in/gj2aGyE7 #ScalingAI #WSJ #EnterpriseAI DataIQ

👋🏼 Say hello to Blend's newest SVP, Ernesto Chavarin With 20+ of experience between Microsoft and Amazon Web Services (AWS), Ernesto joins us during a pivotal moment of AI transformation, as businesses increasingly seek to scale from proof-of-concept AI projects to production-level solutions. "Ernesto's deep expertise in AI and digital transformation aligns with Blend's mission to drive innovative growth for our clients. His proven track record in scaling AI solutions and establishing strategic partnerships makes Ernesto an exceptional addition to our leadership team. Together, we will continue to push boundaries, harness AI, and deliver transformative outcomes that matter." – Dimosthenis Kostopoulos, SVP of Data Science Solutions. Keep reading to learn more about Ernesto and the impact he's looking to have as Blend's SVP of Sales, Business Development & Growth 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/e8vHGAke #AILeader #AIInnovation #AITransformation

🚀Last week we hosted our EMEA Summit 'The Perfect Blend: Doing AI Right' at the iconic Johnnie Walker Princes Street in Edinburgh!   With 80 clients, partners, prospects and senior leaders on the guest list, this exclusive event provided a stage for us to distill how to practically deploy AI for businesses while exploring a wide variety of challenges and opportunities with our cross-industry audience.   The event was a great way to spotlight all the amazing work Blend does with clients and partners, while also bringing in different perspectives on AI to give the audience a more holistic view of what is needed to 'do AI right'.   Thank you so much to all our amazing speakers, guests and organisers who made the day a fantastic learning opportunity and an all around good time. We hope to do it again soon!   #ThePerfectBlend Shannon Vallor Neil Carden James K Turner Jack Young Courtney Bennett (Jucht), Megan Nicolson Alice Hodgson Jack Young Marta Portugal Will Boyle Leigh Sinton , Dave Reed, Charlie A. Christiaan van der Waal Clementine Gruer Dervla Brennan Richard Lawrence

“Just because you can use AI doesn’t always mean that you should,” warns Jordan Cardonick, Blend’s VP of Data Science We’ll be the first to tell you that AI is transformative. However, with all transformation comes change management challenges. Entire functions, roles, and processes may be outright removed. 👩🏼💻 Is your business ready for that? Find out for yourself with Jordan’s latest piece 👉🏼https://lnkd.in/gUdeyQ3a #AITransformation #ChangeManagement #aidecisionmaking