Since I was a kid I have loved building stuff with my hands. 

My dad having his own workshop, let me play around with tools and various materials. 

It lead to a passion for technology and creating stuff. 

My dad got me into racing gokarts and formula/car racing from when i was 12 till i was 18. 

When I was 17 I got into MMA and have been having fights as well. 

I studied Mechanical engineering at Aalborg University for 3 years before I started my own company, DIC Group, during the summer before my 4th year. It was an incredible experience and I quickly saw that in the first 2 months of starting my own company that summer, I made more money that I would in half a year as a mechanical engineer. This, combined with my extensive background growing up in a workshop, allowed me to bet on myself and take the leap into DIC Group full time instead of finishing my studies. 

By age 22, I scaled DIC Group to 22 employees, $2 million (USD) in revenue, and made my first million in profit (DKK). Then, I experienced by biggest business hardship at the time when a massive contract went south. In the end it unfortunately cost me my company and ended in bankruptcy. Even though I felt like giving up, I refused to do so. I simply believe that the way to win is through perseverance. So, I got back up and took all of my learnings and experience into my next venture, Airflight.

Shortly after the bankruptcy I founded @Airflight together with a team ( now we are only 2 founders) with the aim of making ordinary people get an extraordinary experience by flying in a flying car.

We flew the flying car and got a lot of media attention that showed us an market opportunity within the Wind turbine industry for flying spare parts and tools. 

Airflight now applied for grants and investment to convert the flying car into an unmanned 100kg payload drone called the AF100. One of the largest quadcopters in the world. 

With the AF100 flying we raised capital and got more grants to build the AF200 a 200kg payload drone that would be able to solve multiple industry headaches. 

Unfortunately we crashed the AF200 in the midst of a funding round, forcing us to scale down operations. This crash seemed to be the end of Airflight. 

I have now partnered up with one of the best companies in Denmark, Jack Foged A/S, to head their sales efforts and deliver even more value to even more customers. 

If you want a serious partner to build your piping project, then reach out to me and let's talk. 

I love the game of business and will probably work till the day I die, because I just cant stop.

Mikkel K.

2026 er landet og det er vi også hos Jack Foged A/S hvor vi er i gang med flere projekter i både sort og rustfrit stål. 

2025 var et år med spændende projekter indenfor energi og industri. 
Det som er spændende for en teknologi nørd som mig selv er at være med til at se projekter som rent faktisk gør en forskel for Danmarks borgere. 

Altså det når projekter går fra ideer og koncepter til at stå som færdige løsninger som producerer varme eller andet. 

Det som vi oftest glemmer i vores branche er egentlig vigtigheden af vores arbejde. Vi bygger hvert år rør til anlæg som bidrager til en bedre verden. 

Det er sku meget fedt, hvis jeg selv skal sige det.

Mikkel Karsgaard

Welded piping experts: Design → installation | 39+ yrs | @JACK FOGED A/S

Så er vi landet tilbage på Dansk jord og må sige det er noget af en kontrast fra Brasilien.

At komme fra 30 grader og sol hjem til - 5 grader og sne er noget som sætter tingene i perspektiv. 

Det fik mig til at tænke at sådan er det også tit i erhvervslivet fordi hvordan ved vi egentlig hvad godt er hvis ikke vi har prøvet dårligt?

Hvis ikke vi har kontrasten at måle med så tager vi måske det gode for givet. 

En af de ting jeg tager med som vi kan være stolte af i Danmark det er vores infrastruktur på mange måder, lige fra toilettet til kloakken til veje uden de store huller. 

Er en stolt dansker idag.

I en verden der synes at blive mere og mere skør er det vigtigt at have stabile samarbejdspartnere. Jack startede Jack Foged A/S i 1986.

Ham og teamet bag Jack Foged A/S har klaret sig igennem flere kriser end de fleste og virksomheden styres idag af hans to sønner Philip og Jacob. 

Når man er virksomhedsejer som Jack var og som han har lært hans sønner så lader man ikke nyhederne gå sig på. 
Man møder stadig ind og lægger sig i selerne for de kunder som har brug for en. 

Vi har lavet rør i 40 år og som jeg ser det så sker det nok også de næste 40 år som ejerledet virksomhed. 

Så har du de lange briller på i jeres virksomhed eller skal have en samarbejdspartner der er stabil, så ring eller skriv og lad os tage en snak.

I have come to realize in my life that the time I feel the most alive is when I am growing.

But growth doesn't come without pain, suffering, or failure, which is what I usually try to avoid from a logic perspective. 

Which brings me to the quote: "A man who never fell has no glory; the man who fell 21 times but got up 22 times—that man has way more glory."

When we humans put the fear of suffering or failure behind us and try anyway, that is where the real growth and happiness are buried. 

At least I have found that to be true for me.

To ting som ikke kommer til gå af mode i 2026:

Den gode svejsning og den gode relation. 

To ting som vi går ekstremt meget op i hos Jack Foged A/S.

Fordi den gode relation er med til at danne fundamentet for den gode svejsning og den gode svejsning er fundamentet for den gode relation i vores verden. 

Står du med et projekt hvor du skal have lave et rørsystem og du gerne vil have en samarbejdspartner der har styr på alt hvad der har med svejste rørsystemer at gøre og som vægter den gode relation. 

Så kan det være tiden er inde til at række ud til mig og tage en uforpligtende snak og se om der kan opnås en god relation så vi kan leverer nogle gode svejsninger til jer.

Noget af det sværeste ved at være projektleder er når telefonen begynder at ringe oftere og oftere og emails bliver flere og flere med problemer omkring dit projekt. 

Jeg kender det, Philip og Jacob kender det. 

Derfor har vi fokus på at hjælpe projektledere med at have en partner som gør arbejdsloading for projektlederen mindre så de kan fokusere på det rigtige. 

Det er derfor vi ikke kun laver rørarbejde:
- Dimensionering og spændingsverifikation (Rohr2) 
- Support-design og sekundært stålgalleri 
- Præfabrikation, montage, NDT 
- Godkendelse gennem notified body 
- Komplet dokumentation

Fra første beregning til sidste mærkeplade.
Ikke fordi vi er bedre til hvert enkelt element.
Men fordi koordinations-overhead dræber bundlinjen i flere projekter end dårligt håndværk.
Og fordi én ansvarlig part betyder nul tid brugt på at finde ud af hvis fejl det egentlig var.
Hvis du har haft et projekt hvor koordinationen tog mere tid end arbejdet så ved du præcis hvad jeg snakker om.

Vi er ligeglade med hvad farve du gerne vil have dine rør i, vi er mest interesteret i at levere et godt stykke håndværk - Uanset farven og størrelsen.

Jack Foged A/S fordi vi elsker rør.

Power to X er en af de fremadgående industrier i Danmark. 
Derfor er jeg taget til konference i Vejle for at repræsentere Jack Foged A/S. 

Power to X anlæg kræver mange procesrør og vi står klar til at hjælpe med at bygge, installerer og dokumenterer dem for jer.

A little behind the scenes for when we were putting the finishing touches on a big piping project last year.

 The project had pipes with pressures up to 140Bar. 
Carbon pipes up to 12" 
stainless up to 8" PN100 

Complex system in general. 
Tight deadline. 

But we made it happen in the end. 
Because we love making pipes and we love trying our best for our customers.

Sharing this today as I couldn't help but feel this matches the way Philip and Jacob thinks in Jack Foged A/S.

Just always trying to expand the mindset and capabilities. 

Truly inspiring and a great place to work. 

It makes a big difference for our clients as well when you have a partner that constantly is looking to become better and deliver more. 

Because they are going for it.

I have found that some of the most profound insights and growth have come from traveling. 

This winter I changed the cold in Denmark 🇩🇰 with the heat of Brazil🇧🇷 

What you gain when you travel far and experience different cultures is perspective. 

One thing that traveling all over the world have taught me is that the majority of the world consists of great people that are soing their best to do good in the world. 

Remember that when the media portrays stuff. 

We only see the extreme stuff because that's what drives revenue because of clicks. 

If you were to report on the majority it would be boring. 

I will over the coming weeks share some of the insights I have gained and the contrasts between the two countries. 

Enjoy the weekend!

PS. Found out why people love to ride horse my first time trying it, WOW 👌

LinkedIn er enten verdens mest kraftfulde salgsmaskine eller det er Facebook for folk i jakkesæt.

Forskellen er ikke platformen.
Det er hvordan du filtrerer den.

Jeg brugte sidste måned på at rydde op i mit feed.
Unfollowede 4000+ personer.

Ikke fordi de er dårlige mennesker.
Men fordi de fylder mit "intelligence dashboard" med støj.

Her er hvad jeg lærte:
De fleste bruger LinkedIn som "passiv scroll" - ligesom Instagram.
Scroller. Liker. Føler sig opdateret. Lukker app.
Nul forretningsmæssig værdi.
Men hvis du behandler LinkedIn som et intelligence filter i stedet, ændrer spillet sig totalt:

FØR min oprydning:
180 minutter om dagen på platformen
80% irrelevant indhold (motivational quotes, viral reposts, humble brags)
2-3 relevante posts om ugen
0 konkrete leads

EFTER min oprydning:
60 minutter om dagen
90% direkte relevant for Jack Foged A/S (industri-nyheder, projekt-opdateringer, potentielle kunder der poster om udfordringer)
2-3 relevante posts om DAGEN
4 konkrete samtaler startet sidste uge alene

Det er ikke ROI. Det er ROA: Return on Attention.
Så hvad unfollowede jeg?

Type 1: Motivation Merchants Folk der deler generisk "inspiration" uden branche-kontekst.

Type 2: Viral Chasers Folk der re-poster andres indhold for likes uden at tilføje indsigt.

Type 3: Personal Brand Performere Folk der deler "min rejse" stories uden praktisk værdi for mit arbejde.

Hvad FØLGER jeg stadig?
Type A: Problem Posters Folk der deler konkrete udfordringer i vores industri.

Type B: Markedsintelligens Folk der analyserer trends, regulering, nye projekter.

Type C: Potentielle Partnere Folk hvis virksomheder kunne bruge vores løsninger eller vi kunne samarbejde med.

Den simple test:
Hvis jeg læser dette post, ved jeg noget jeg ikke vidste før som gør mig bedre til mit arbejde?
Hvis nej → unfollow.

De fleste er bange for at unfollow fordi "hvad nu hvis jeg misser noget?"
Men det du misser ved at IKKE rydde op er langt værre:
Du misser signalerne i støjen.

Sidste uge postede en potentiel kunde om et rør-problem.
Jeg så det. Kommenterede. forsætter samtalen i DM's og får Email til at sætte et møde op. 
Den post havde 12 likes. Algoritmen viste det næsten ikke til nogen.
Men jeg så det fordi mit feed er renset for alt andet støj.

Det er ikke om at se ALT.
Det er om at se det RIGTIGE.

Næste gang du åbner LinkedIn:
Spørg dig selv: "Bruger jeg dette som entertainment eller som intelligence?"
Hvis entertainment → Du konkurrerer mod TikTok og taber.
Hvis intelligence → Du har en unfair advantage ingen andre bruger.

Dit feed er dit våben.
Rens det.

Det i får ved at vælge Jack Foged A/S som jeres partner det kan ses på dette billede: 

To knejter der har haft passion for rør næsten lige så lang tid som vi har eksisteret. 

Philip Foged og Jacob Foged brænder for at drive virksomheden deres far byggede op videre I samme ånd. 

Jeg vil næste vædde med virksomheden stadig eksisterer om 40 år og stadig er i familien. 

Det gør mig stolt at være med på en rejse der har lange briller på og som er bygget på de gode værdier. 

Har I brug for en stærk samarbejdspartner til at lave jeres rør projekter så ræk ud. 

Vi elsker rør.

Something magical happens when you speak from the heart. 
People see you in your purest form, and then if they decide, they will connect to you in the deepest way possible. 

In moments like these, we create relationships that has a foundation that is rock solid because we know who the people are.

Because they showed their heart, not their intellect. 

Some people want to use their intellect to divide and conquer the world. 

Love is the strongest force in the world and has the power to restore order. 

Let's come together and use our hearts to guide us. 

This Monday starts with gratitude for all the amazing people I have met around the world who showed me their heart.

For nogen er det bare en svejsning, for os er det meget mere. 

Rør - Fittings - svejsning - dokumentation - installation - svejsning - dokumentation. 

Alt sammen med et forsøg på at blive 1% bedre hver gang for vores kunder og for Danmark. 

For med en stærk industri så står Danmark stærkt i verden. 

Vi er glad for at bidrage til en stærk industri. 

Jack Foged A/S Vi elsker rør. 

Har du et projekt hvor i skal have lavet rør så ræk ud og få en snak.

Jeg er ved at læse Morten Münsters's nye bog afdelingen for magisk tænkning og der er en ting jeg bider fast i. 

Gør mindre. 
og 
bliv bedre. 

Noget der går meget imod hustler culture men som faktisk giver rigtig god mening. 

Vi har alle sammen et livs hjul fyldt med: 

Bolig 
Sundhed
familie/venner
Arbejde/studie
Parforhold
Personlig udvikling
Fritid
Økonomi

Når vi bliver forblændet af folks highlight reels på sociale medier så kan vi få den forståelse at nogle folks livshjul er maxet ud og er 10/10 på alle områderne. 

Fakta er at du ser 10/10 på et område, hvilket i de fleste tilfælde betyder 1/10 på et eller flere områder. 

Hvis du skal have et godt mentalt helbred så er vi nødt til at sænke forventningerne til os selv på alle områderne og vide at hvis vi rammer 7/10 på de fleste områder så er vi faktisk mest lykkelig. 

Men vil du gerne være verdens bedste til noget og vinde guld til OL, så glem balance og gå ALL-in på et område og forsøm alle de andre i den periode. 

De fleste er ikke klar til at ofre det som skal til for at være verdens bedste og det er helt okay. 

Sænk forventningerne til dig selv og lad være med at sammenlign dig selv med andres ekstraordinære highlight reels og fokuser på at være middelmådig og lykkelig på de fleste områder. 

Med det sagt husk at intet er perfekt og alting er dynamisk. 
Godt nok er bedst for langtids lykke for den almindelige borger uden ønske om OL.

I går så jeg vigtigheden af kommunikation. 

Hvis du som kommunikator ikke får segmenteret dit budskab i folk så de husker dig og din info så har du fejlet. 

I den tekniske verden er der efter min mening simpelthen ikke nok fokus på at give folk træning i kommunikation. 

Hvis folk ikke kan huske dine slides og dine pointer fordi din kommunikation er dårlig, ja så har du spildt din egen tid, virksomhedens tid og andres tid. 

Men det er ikke din skyld, det er simpelthen fordi kommunikation som fagkundskab aldrig bliver prioriteret, da det jo virker som spild af tid. 

Men det er det virkelig ikke, det er noget som kan have stor værdi for dig, dine kunder og dine samarbejdspartnere. 

For mere fokus på kommunikation.

For most of my adult life and career, I have been training the wrong muscle.

I have realized the true impact of that now. 

Coming from a home where alcohol abuse was close to my everyday, "normal" was something I wanted to get away from. 
Hence, I have never wanted to be "normal" or do normal stuff.  

What that has allowed me to do in my career is to do extraordinary stuff and also in my personal life. But 33 years in and closing in on 34 years, it has struck me what the downside is:

Doing the basic stuff is HARD. 

Why? 

Because deep down I associated that with pain. 

Yet most of the really extraordinary achievements and joyful moments come from doing the basic stuff really, really well. 

We are constantly looking for the next hack or tip that can advance us in our lives. 
Yet, what you are looking for is already there; in most cases, you are just not doing it. 

The muscle I have been more aware of training the last couple of years, without me knowing fully, is the muscle of doing the basic stuff really well. 

Training the muscle of doing what you know you should be doing but you aren't. 

That muscle is what many of us should be training. 

Not looking for an extra PDF to download from LinkedIn that you end up not using anyway. 

Start doing the basic boring stuff.

Helen Yu

CEO @Tigon Advisory Corp. | Host of CXO Spice | Board Director |Top 50 Women in Tech | AI, Cybersecurity, FinTech, Insurance, Industry40, Growth Acceleration

As the founder and CEO of Tigon Advisory, I help tech companies of all sizes multiply their growth opportunities by leveraging AI, cybersecurity, IoT, supply chain, and customer experience. With over a decade of technology industry experience, I offer CXO-as-a-service and guidance to organizations through digital transformation, strategic planning, enterprise risk management, go-to-market optimization, and influencer marketing.

I have worked with enterprise clients such as SAP, IBM, Salesforce and Microsoft, as well as B2B SaaS, Fintech, Insuretech, and Martech startups. I also serve as an independent board director and a venture capital advisor, where I bring a unique perspective on technology thought leadership, cybersecurity risk management, go-to-market strategy, and customer experience. I am a certified cybersecurity expert from MIT Sloan School of Management, an MBA from Loyola University of Chicago, and a respected industry thought leader, a Wall Street Journal best selling author, a keynote speaker, and a host of CXO Spice podcast. I am passionate about empowering and mentoring the next generation of technology leaders, especially women and minorities.

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CEC is a security service integrator with focus markets in manufacturing, healthcare, SLED and Corporate Campus.  Customers with complicated organizations and physical plants rely on CEC as extensions of their teams in making strategic investment and management decisions related to their technology and infrastructure. I serve as Culture and Compensation Committee Chair. 

Is your data infrastructure ready for the robotics era?

At #CES, I reconnected with Spencer Huang, Product Lead for Robotics at NVIDIA to get an update on Cosmos and GR00T.

His statement resonated with me: the companies winning in robotics have stopped waiting for perfect models. They're capturing data NOW.

Three insights that changed how I think about this space:
✅ The data problem is here 2026 will see a massive influx of real-world robotic data. But Spencer warns: "It's very easy to generate lots of data that's not useful." Winners will build pipelines to curate and synthesize quality data.
✅ Hybrid tasks = biggest opportunity The sweet spot are tasks too complex for traditional robots but not complex enough to need general AI. This is where companies can deploy TODAY.
✅ Dual simulation unlocks scale Cosmos provides diversity through natural language. Omniverse delivers physical precision. Together, they solve what seemed impossible: infinite scenarios with accurate physics.

Spencer's key insight: "If you want to leverage the technologies coming out in a year or two, capturing that data today is extremely crucial."

The inflection point for Robotics is here. What's your move?
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"It's completely infeasible in the robotics space to assume one company can solve this, because we have to represent the entire world. It's not just t

Open article: The Future of Physical AI: Key Insights from NVIDIA's Robotics Product Lead at CES by Helen Yu • 5 min read

The Future of Physical AI: Key Insights from NVIDIA's Robotics Product Lead at CES

The ChatGPT Moment for #Robotics Is Here.

Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA delivered one of the most significant keynotes at CES, and the message is clear: physical AI breakthroughs are unlocking entirely new applications.

Just as ChatGPT transformed how we interact with AI through language, we're now witnessing a parallel revolution in the physical world. 

Huang predicts this could become the largest technology industry the world has ever seen, driven by three key pillars: agentic AI, self-driving cars, and humanoid robots.

Here are Key Announcements:
✅ NVIDIA Cosmos - A world foundation model platform trained on 20 million hours of real-world robotics and driving videos, enabling developers to create realistic simulations for testing autonomous systems
✅ Drive AV Stack - Mercedez Benz CLA achieved the highest Euro NCAP safety score in 2025, with urban driving capabilities rolling out via OTA updates in just over a year
✅ Isaac Robotics Platform - Open frameworks including Groot 1.6 with Cosmos Reason integration, enabling generalist-specialist robots that combine broad knowledge with deep expertise
✅Jetson Thor T4-1000 - Delivering 1,200 teraflops of AI compute at just 40-70 watts, making advanced robotics accessible at scale

The shift is already happening. Hundreds of billions in VC funding and trillions in R&D budgets are transitioning from classical computing methods to AI. Companies from Boston Dynamics to LEM Surgical AG are building on this platform to transform everything from manufacturing to healthcare.

Stay tuned for my conversation wtih Spencer Huang to get the latest update on Cosmos and GR00T. 

We're moving from AI that perceives and generates to AI that perceives, reasons, plans, and acts in the physical world. The future isn't just thinking machines; it's machines that can navigate our reality safely and intelligently.

What applications of physical AI are you most excited about? 

#CES2025 #PhysicalAI #Robotics #AutonomousVehicles #AI #Innovation #NVIDIAPartner

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What happens when Physical AI moves from demos to real-world deployment at scale, in motion, and in the operating room?

The NVIDIA Physical AI Showcase at CES had answers everywhere.
This short video captures some of the most memorable moments.

My favorite highlights:
✅ Miroki by Enchanted Tools
A familiar face from NVIDIA GTC last year - this social, general-purpose robot is designed to support patients through care, restorative, and cognitive assistance, making human-centered robotics tangible.
✅ Reachy Mini by Reachy.ai + NVIDIA DGX Spark
I got hands-on creating a stylized image with Reachy Mini, powered by NVIDIA DGX Spark. A fun, experimental process even though the result looked more like Shrek than me 😄.
✅ TRINITY – will.i.am’s one-seat EV concept
Focused on situational awareness, TRINITY lets drivers talk to AI about traffic and surroundings in real time, processing vision locally to understand the physical world beyond a map.
✅ LEM Surgical: From Innovation to Standard of Care
Already FDA 510(k) cleared and in routine clinical use, the Dynamis system shows how NVIDIA Physical AI is advancing robotic surgery toward greater autonomy and perception.
✅ AGIBOT at Scale
AGIBOT has shipped its 5,000th humanoid robot, now deployed across hospitality, manufacturing, logistics, security, and education; proof that humanoids are moving beyond prototypes.
✅ Reconnecting with Spencer Huang (NVIDIA Robotics)
A great conversation on what Physical AI enables next and how it’s moving from research to real-world impact. Stay tuned for the upcoming CXO Spice newsletter where I will be sharing more about our conversation.

Physical AI is no longer a glimpse of the future; it’s unfolding now across healthcare, mobility, and humanoid robotics.

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What if your #ERP not only reports the past but also predicts what's next?

That question anchored John Case's keynote at Acumatica Summit, backed by real scale:
✅ $500B in transactions processed
✅ 60M product shipments
✅ 280,000 daily users
✅ 1M AI-powered business objects processed monthly

But here's what struck me most: Acumatica has built something rare in the ERP world. It’s a thriving partner ecosystem with zero channel conflict, powered by their VAR model and consumption-based pricing.

And the heart of the keynote was customer impact and community.
✅ A window manufacturer used Acumatica's "digital replica" to uncover exactly where margins were slipping (broken materials, slower machines, expedited shipping) with end-to-end visibility and no guesswork.
✅ Smart Storm (2026 Customer of the Year) doubled revenue to $200M, scaled from 2 to 7 branches, launched new product lines, and maintained 90% user adoption by treating ERP as a marathon and empowering internal champions.

The summit's message resonated: When you build for performance, the possibilities are endless. This is about turning potential into impact today.

Join us for the Women in Tech Lunch Panel & Fireside Chat today. I met an incredible group of leaders during rehearsal yesterday and look forward to continuing the conversation with JJ DiGeronimo, Loni Unser, Lori Seal and Stephanie Valenti.

🎥 30-second highlight from Monday's Acumatica Summit keynote plus moment from my interview with John Case, CEO of Acumatica.

#AcumaticaSummit #CloudERP #WomenInTech #AI 

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What does 'durability over speed' require from boards and executive teams in practice?

What is emerging at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week - ADSW is a view of leadership grounded in clarity and long-term alignment. Progress at scale is being discussed as something enabled by governance, consistency, and disciplined decision-making, rather than driven by momentum or messaging.

Partnerships are being framed as deliberate and earned, built on trust, shared values, and continuity over time. That framing will resonate with boards and executive teams operating in complex environments, where durability matters more than speed.

This perspective was articulated by Dr. Sultan Al Jaber during the opening ceremony and sits within a broader UAE emphasis on long-term alignment. Values are being positioned as a practical guide for how investments are assessed, how partners are chosen, and how progress is measured, with attention focused on systems that can hold over decades.

#ADSW2025 #Sustainability #ESG #CorporateGovernance #ClimateAction
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What separates AI leaders from followers in financial services?

I'm pleased to share my perspective as quoted in sixth annual NVIDIA State of AI in Financial Services report: 89% of financial institutions report AI is increasing revenue while decreasing costs, and 65% are now actively deploying AI.

Here's my perspective on what matters:
"Open-source models are fundamentally changing the competitive dynamics in financial AI. The real value capture happens when institutions fine-tune these models on their proprietary transaction data, customer interaction histories and market intelligence, creating AI capabilities that competitors cannot replicate."

The institutions winning in AI are treating proprietary data as a strategic advantage. With 84% prioritizing open-source models and 42% exploring agentic AI, we're witnessing the foundation of competitive differentiation being built right now.

Download NVIDIA’s "State of AI in Financial Services: 2026 Trends" report to see where the industry is heading and how leaders are capturing value: https://nvda.ws/3ZqjDoW

#FinancialServices #AI #Innovation #CFO #CIO

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Are you keeping up with AI infrastructure as it rapidly evolves?

Mark your calendar for NVIDIA AI Infrastructure Certification and get a comprehensive look at NVIDIA’s AI infrastructure certification portfolio across associate and professional levels. It is designed for network engineers, DevOps and MLOps professionals, data center specialists, technical leaders, and early career technologists looking to validate their skills, stay competitive, and prepare for what’s next in the AI ecosystem.

What you will learn:
✅ What’s new with NVIDIA Certification and how it aligns with AI infrastructure, networking, and operations
✅ Which exam is right for you or your team and why
✅ Practical exam prep strategies, sample questions, and study guidance
✅ A preview of the hands-on professional exams launching in 2026
✅ Live Q and A with certification experts

Bonus for attendees: Receive an exclusive 50% off exam discount code

January 29 | Two live sessions, one hour each:
EMEA and APAC: 9 a.m. CET | 1:30 p.m. IST | 4 p.m. SGT
Americas and LATAM: 9 a.m. PT | 2 p.m. BRT

Featuring experts from NVIDIA and Computacenter, including Marco Alves, Gary F., and Brad Christian.

👉 Register now to secure your spot:
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When 75% of your customer data is out of reach—how do you fix that?

I recently hosted John Picinich, Director of Product Management at Progress Software on CXO Spice, and the first step for fixing fractured data foundations he shared resonated with me: "Once governance is standardized, you can layer automation, managed file transfer, APIs, and AI data feeds much more easily because everything becomes more scalable and secure by default."

Here's what keeps me up at night:
Financial institutions are pouring millions into AI, fraud prevention, and customer experience initiatives. Yet most are building on quicksand and fragmented systems limiting them to only accessing 25% of their own customer data.

The institutions winning today understand three things:
✅ Data fragmentation is a competitive liability
✅ You can't retrofit security; it must be built into the foundation
✅ Governance comes before AI, automation, or any other shiny object

John shared something that resonates with what I see across industries: "The human element is the weakest link."
Consistent policies. Centralized governance. Standardized frameworks.
That’s the difference between scaling confidently and collapsing under your own complexity.  Check out the Highmark Federal Credit Union transformation story.

Watch CXO Spice where John and I explore practical strategies for secure data movement, responsible AI implementation, and building the infrastructure that determines whether you'll lead or lag in the next decade: https://lnkd.in/gPq8B8Tg

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”Once governance is standardized, you can layer automation, managed file transfer, APIs, and AI data feeds much more easily because everything becomes

Open article: The Data Strategy Imperative for Financial Institutions by Helen Yu • 6 min read

The Data Strategy Imperative for Financial Institutions

What does 3,500 people, a snowstorm, and cloud ERP innovation have in common? ❄️

I’m in Seattle for my first Acumatica Summit, where the focus is clear: business results today driven by people and powered by Community.

This 18-second video was captured at SEA Airport and tonight’s welcome reception, offering a quick glimpse of the journey here and the momentum building as partners get ready to showcase their solutions despite travel disruptions from the snowstorm.

Looking forward to the opening keynote and conversations with John Case, CEO of Acumatica, Nick Novy, CEO of Korpack, an Acumatica customer and Paul Tedford, CEO of WM Synergy, an Acumatica partner.

Let’s get started—building the future of business together.

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Are aerial robots quietly redefining how solar assets are maintained?

Drone-based cleaning is moving beyond novelty and into practical use. Instead of ground robots or rooftop crews, lightweight drones can now clear dust and sand from panels without contact; an important advantage for large solar farms where access is difficult and soiling losses add up fast.

What stands out is the operating model:
✅ Inspection and cleaning in a single pass
✅ No scaffolding or full-array shutdowns
✅ Far lower water use than conventional methods

This reframes cleaning from a periodic task into an ongoing maintenance process. It’s a subtle shift, but one that could compound into meaningful efficiency gains at scale.

It is still early, but this is a case where robotics fits the problem unusually well.

#Robotics #Solar #Drone #Innovation

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