Mahesh P. Joshi
Mahesh P. Joshi, is the Dean & Professor at Delaplaine School of Business, Hood College in Frederick, MD, and fonder of Joshi International, Inc., a strategy, innovation and entrepreneurship consulting. Prior to joining Hood College, Dr. Joshi was an Associate Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, School of Business - George Mason University.
Saturday April 20, 2024
Secret sauce for success: A conversation with Salil Sankaran
MODERATOR
Dr. Mahesh P. Joshi
Salil Sankaran, the President of Ampcus, has a proven track record of driving revenue growth, with expertise in mergers and acquisitions and business development. Entrusted with the task of guiding Ampcus as it expands to address evolving market demands, Sankaran has helped expand the company's footprints across Federal, State, Local, and commercial markets. Join Sankaran as he shares insights from his entrepreneurial journey, offering invaluable perspectives on navigating dynamic business landscapes and sustaining organizational excellence.
January 31, 2025 InnovateAI 2025
PANEL: The AI investment boom: Smart bets vs. Speculative frenzy
The panel will explore the current landscape of AI investment, focusing on where venture capital is flowing and how investors evaluate opportunities in this rapidly evolving space. Are we witnessing a gold rush, or is there a risk of overinvestment in speculative AI ventures? Panelists will discuss the hottest sectors for funding, lessons from past tech bubbles, and strategies for identifying startups with real potential amid the hype. The session will provide valuable insights for entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders navigating the AI investment ecosystem.
MODERATOR
Prof. Mahesh Joshi, Dean, George B. Delaplaine Jr. School of Business
PANELISTS:
Nitin Bhat, Former Chief Product Officer, Workiva
Salil Sankaran, President, Ampcus
Nikhil Teja Kolli, Cofounder, mokSa.ai