Introducing Exploring the Art of Possible with Google and Alphabet President and Chief Investment Officer Ruth Porat from Redefiners.

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Change is something all leaders deal with at various points in their careers. Whether it’s technological change, organizational change, or perhaps even changing careers or industries. Our guest today has managed through all of that change and more. 

In today’s episode, Clarke and Hoda talk with Ruth Porat, President and Chief Investment Officer at Alphabet and Google. Ruth shares her story of career change, transitioning from her long-time role as CFO at both Morgan Stanley and Google to leading investments and philanthropic efforts at Google. Through it all, she talks about how she’s led through both business and personal change and uncertainty – including the financial meltdown in 2007-2008 when she was with Morgan Stanley, the fast-paced change that comes with technology transformation at Google, as well as her own personal battle with cancer. She’ll also talk about the promise of AI, especially in science, healthcare, education, climate, and other key areas.  

We'll also hear from Robert Voth, a Managing Director in our Chicago office, who will discuss the critical challenge of CEO succession facing banking leadership today.  

Four things you’ll learn from this episode: 

1. How to lead through uncertainty and change 
2. What steps leaders can take to ensure they’re preparing their organizations and people for the changes AI will bring 
3. What skills organizations should look for when it comes to finding technology and AI-enabled leaders 
4. How to consider future-looking investment swings when there’s no guarantee they’ll pay off 

If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like these Redefiners episodes: 

• Science Fiction to Science Fact: A Conversation with Sanofi CEO Paul Hudson 
• Reimagining Patient Care: A Conversation with Healthcare Innovator Ashley McEvoy 
• Trust Your Gut: AXA’s Thomas Buberl Talks Transformation and Reinvention 
• Talking Tough Decisions with TCW President and CEO Katie Koch 
• From Server to COO: Kat Cole’s Journey to the Top 

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