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Chief in Tech S1E50 - Sarah Mehler : Reclaiming Leadership in the Era of Collective Intelligence

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Chief in Tech Deep Dive Shortcast
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Jul 23, 2026
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Summary

AI can make us faster—but can it help us think bigger? In this Chief in Tech Deep Dive session, Sarah Mehler (Founder & CEO, Left Field Labs) explores how organizations can move beyond automation and embrace collective intelligence. In this model, human creativity and AI work together to unlock greater innovation. Drawing on Left Field Labs' collaborations with companies including Google, Hasbro, and Salesforce, Sarah shares how leaders can design human-AI partnerships that amplify creativity, improve decision-making, and deliver outcomes neither people nor machines could achieve alone. She also challenges organizations to pursue bold AI innovation rather than limiting AI to efficiency gains. If you're leading AI initiatives or shaping the future of innovation, this conversation is for you. Key Takeaways How to identify whether your AI strategy creates or simply extracts value Designing effective human-AI collaboration workflows Moving beyond automation toward innovation and collective intelligence Building ambitious AI strategies that drive long-term business impact 🎧 Tune in to discover how collective intelligence is redefining leadership in the age of AI.