Listen "#5 - Marie-France Ouimet: The Art of Pivoting, Exploring AI in Business, and eMBAs"
Episode Synopsis
Join us for an insightful episode as we sit down with Marie France, a seasoned executive and MBA graduate with a rich background in technology, data analytics, and leadership. Marie shares her intriguing career pivots across industries like entertainment, banking, retail, and healthcare. Learn about her strategic approach to data management, the importance of a well-rounded business strategy, and the transformative potential of AI in various sectors. Plus, get a sneak peek into her upcoming projects and thoughts on fostering innovation and ethical considerations in today's rapidly evolving landscape. You don't want to miss out on this one!Chapters0:00 Discovering a Passion for Technology01:50 Career Pivoting and Growth03:22 First Steps in the Tech Industry06:31 Balancing Personal Interests with Career10:54 Impact of Technology in Various Sectors14:11 Ethics and Collaboration in Technology19:12 Adapting to Technological Trends22:24 Navigating Challenges: Building a Team During COVID-1923:01 Data Governance and AI at Aldo23:33 Retail Analytics and Inventory Management24:49 The Art of Hiring and Team Building28:26 Leadership and Learning from an MBA33:35 Generating Value from AI in Large Organizations39:16 Embracing AI: Curiosity and Continuous LearningEpisode Links:Marie-France’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-france-ouimet-emba-15b3892/Podcast Links:Substack: https://thinkingthomas.substack.com/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/fortoulthomasYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4nUcKzoV5nHhwFqZrIit9wApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinking-tech/id1797833313LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-fortoul/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ONyHJ7p13KQrYyOH1WPAh
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