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This C-Suite Circle will move beyond the buzz to explore how leaders are actually implementing AI across their organizations. The discussion will cover practical use cases, proven strategies for deployment, and the guardrails needed to manage risk, governance, and ethical considerations. Through candid examples and real-world case studies, executives will share what has worked, what hasn’t, and how to translate AI ambition into measurable business outcomes. The roundtable format will also create space for participants to bring their own experiences, challenges, and insights into the conversation.
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SPEAKERS
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Eric Amblard, CFO, COO, Board Advisor & Mentor
Eric Amblard is a strategic CFO, COO, Board Advisor, and mentor who helps technology companies move from AI hype to disciplined execution. With over 25 years of experience scaling high-growth SaaS and AI companies, he has led seven M&A exits - including acquisitions by Intel, SAP, ESW, CoreLogic, and UKG.
Eric specializes in agentic AI and business transformation, redesigning finance and operating workflows to embed automation, governance, and real-time intelligence directly into how companies run, making them faster, more transparent, and exit-ready.
He splits his time between the Seattle Metro area and the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Madhavi Rajan, Head of Product Management & Strategy @ Rackspace
Madhavi is a strategic product and infrastructure executive with more than 20 years of experience turning complexity into scalable growth across AI, cloud, and data center markets.
She has led multi-billion-dollar product portfolios, scaled global organizations of 800+ professionals, and driven enterprise AI strategy, infrastructure transformation, and growth through M&A and go-to-market shifts. Her strength lies in connecting long-term vision with operating rigor, translating bold strategic bets into measurable business outcomes.
Madhavi’s experience spans the full technology stack, from semiconductors and cloud platforms to AI-native products, bringing a systems-thinking mindset to complex, high-growth environments. She is trusted to lead through inflection points including post-M&A integration, new AI business launches, and executive alignment, delivering clarity, momentum, and results.
She is currently focused on senior leadership roles where she can shape strategy, scale high-performing teams, and unlock enterprise value with speed and purpose.
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Sean Fulton, Of Counsel @ DLA Piper
Sean specializes in the legal complexities of artificial intelligence, leveraging his deep litigation background to help organizations manage the unique risks of AI, cryptocurrency, and other emerging tech. He has advised numerous Fortune 500 organizations on implementing and maturing enterprise-wide AI governance frameworks and designed and led legal red teaming exercises for AI use cases across various industries. Sean also regularly advises clients on risks associated with technology transactions. He is a thought leader on issues at the intersection of technology and the law and regularly publishes and speaks on these areas.
In addition to his litigation practice, Sean maintains a significant corporate advisory and transactional practice. He frequently serves as an AI subject‑matter expert on M&A and investment teams, conducting risk‑focused diligence on data assets, algorithmic models, and emerging technology platforms. Sean partners closely with deal counsel to negotiate and structure AI-related provisions, and to develop governance and risk‑mitigation frameworks tailored to technology‑intensive targets. He is regularly called upon by corporate leadership and deal teams to assess AI‑related exposure in high‑value transactions, guide strategic adoption of new technologies, and support post‑closing integration and compliance efforts.
MODERATOR
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David Shebay, CPO – Automated Finance, Managing Partner @ CFGI
David Shebay leads the Automated Finance (AF) practice at CFGI. David, a former CFO and Big4 Partner, pioneered AF as an AI-native execution model that deploys named AI agents alongside lean human teams, fundamentally reimagining how mid-market companies access world-class accounting and finance operations.
David has deep expertise in AI implementation and scaled services delivery. He is reshaping CFGI's portfolio to meet growing demand for outsourced financial operations that leverage artificial intelligence. He brings a relentless focus on execution and is known for translating complex AI opportunities into practical, revenue-generating practices.
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PRICING:
No Charge for ACGSV Members and Sponsors/Guests
$20 Other ACG Chapter Members
$60 Non-Members
Hosted by: ACG
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