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The AI Business Partner

Lin V.A.

Putting AI investment into P&L terms. Analysis for finance and operations leaders, on the gap between AI activity and financial results.

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    Putting AI investment into P&L terms. Analysis for finance and operations leaders at mid-market companies, on the gap between AI activity and financial results. Background: strategy consulting, AI infrastructure, ESG risk.

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