In this episode, Cisco’s Chief Strategy Officer Ammar Maraqa joins host Kaihan Krippendorff to discuss how one of the world’s largest technology companies is evolving its strategy to lead the next wave of AI and digital infrastructure.From building AI-ready data centers to fostering intrapreneurship through Outshift, Cisco is reimagining how strategy, innovation, and execution come together. Ammar shares lessons from his experience leading Cisco’s strategy organization and shaping its innovation portfolio across build, buy, partner, and incubate pathways.Topics CoveredCisco’s strategy for the AI and digital infrastructure eraHow the Strategy Office connects long-term vision with executionBuilding AI-ready data centers and enabling digital resilienceThe meaning of agentic AI and its impact on enterprise productivityHow Cisco’s Outshift incubator drives internal innovationCisco’s approach to build, buy, partner, and incubate innovationThe difference between a “push” and “pull” model in corporate strategy teamsWhy resource allocation is the truest test of strategic clarityKey Quotes“We’re helping customers build AI-ready data centers — the infrastructure that will power the next generation of digital workers and intelligent systems.”“Cisco has always viewed the startup ecosystem as an extension of our own R&D. We don’t have a monopoly on good ideas.”“A successful strategy team isn’t the strategy police. It’s when people across the business pull you in because of the value you bring.”Resources MentionedCisco Outshift (https://outshift.cisco.com)Cisco’s Digital Resilience frameworkOutthinker Networks (https://outthinker.com) Learn more about Outthinker's community of chief strategy officers - https://outthinker.com/ Follow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/outthinker-networks

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