Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School

Oct 2, 11:30-1:00pm ET

Rethinking Strategy in an Era of Abundant Expertise

Rethinking Strategy in an Era of Abundant Expertise

In a world where artificial intelligence democratizes expertise, businesses are faced with a profound challenge: How do you stay competitive when what once set you apart is now widely accessible? Professor Karim Lakhani, co-founder of the Digital Data Design Institute at Harvard, will join us to explore this transformative question.

Drawing insights from the Harvard Business Review article, "Strategy in an Era of Abundant Expertise," Professor Lakhani will delve into the twin forces shaping today’s competitive landscape: the exponential growth of expertise and the rapidly decreasing cost of accessing it. From AI copilots reshaping workflows to platforms enabling startups to compete with industry giants, he will unpack how these shifts are redefining competitive advantage and forcing companies to reconsider the scope of their operations.

Through compelling case studies—including how AI assistants are transforming industries like biotech, e-commerce, and professional services—this session offers actionable frameworks for organizations to identify their "core moats" and realign their strategies for an AI-driven future. Join us for a provocative discussion on the future of strategy, where adaptation isn’t optional—it’s existential.

In a world where artificial intelligence democratizes expertise, businesses are faced with a profound challenge: How do you stay competitive when what once set you apart is now widely accessible? Professor Karim Lakhani, co-founder of the Digital Data Design Institute at Harvard, will join us to explore this transformative question.

Drawing insights from the Harvard Business Review article, "Strategy in an Era of Abundant Expertise," Professor Lakhani will delve into the twin forces shaping today’s competitive landscape: the exponential growth of expertise and the rapidly decreasing cost of accessing it. From AI copilots reshaping workflows to platforms enabling startups to compete with industry giants, he will unpack how these shifts are redefining competitive advantage and forcing companies to reconsider the scope of their operations.

Through compelling case studies—including how AI assistants are transforming industries like biotech, e-commerce, and professional services—this session offers actionable frameworks for organizations to identify their "core moats" and realign their strategies for an AI-driven future. Join us for a provocative discussion on the future of strategy, where adaptation isn’t optional—it’s existential.