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Legacy CRM systems are out. Revolutionary AI and agile selling are in. In a two-part series on the Selling the Cloud Weekly B2B Sales Podcast, our co-founder and AI expert, Stephen Messer, explains why 2025 is the year to scale smarter, not harder, in "Breaking the CRM Mindset: Why AI and Agile Selling are the Future." Episode 1 highlights: https://lnkd.in/em6Ns_sp — How AI is crushing the limits of traditional CRM systems. — The future of selling isn't about more data, it's about smarter actions driven by AI. Episode 2 highlights: https://lnkd.in/ej63HC3N — How to leverage AI to break the CRM mindset and unlock agile selling. — Collective[i]'s neural network drives results like never before. Ready to dive into the future of selling? Listen now on Spotify. 

When over 60% of executives have had to reinvent or significantly adjust their strategy twice in the last 12 months (BCG), it’s clear: adaptability isn’t optional—it’s survival. Disruptions—from economic shifts to technological breakthroughs—are happening faster than ever. But adaptation doesn’t have to mean reacting—it should be about anticipating the future. An Economic Foundation Model (EFM) empowers leaders to: Predict market shifts before they happen; Make faster, data-driven decisions with confidence; Adjust strategies in real-time—without losing momentum. With the right AI, you’re not just reacting to change—you’re staying ahead of it.

The limitations of traditional SaaS are becoming clearer in today’s complex business landscape. As Stephen Messer, Co-Founder of Collective[i], puts it: “Traditional software relies on 'if-then' statements. AI is unique in that it enables us to make quick, data-driven decisions.” Companies using advanced AI tools are 50% more likely to see revenue growth above their peers (McKinsey & Company), yet most businesses are still relying on software built for static workflows. Traditional SaaS operates with rigid rules—“if X happens, then do Y”—which only works for predictable scenarios. But in reality, the business world is unpredictable and filled with variables. AI changes the game by processing data dynamically and recommending strategies that respond to real-time shifts. Instead of reacting with preset actions, AI learns from patterns and provides proactive, accurate guidance. Don’t rely on a tech stack with rigid rules. Approach data-driven decision making the right way. 

In 2024, enterprise spending on generative AI skyrocketed 500%, hitting $13.8 billion. Yet, despite this growth—far outpacing the 240% rise of early U.S. internet advertising—85% of AI projects today fail to live up to their potential. So, is the real challenge the technology or the people trying to implement it? Our next #ciForecast guest, Conor Grennan—chief AI Architect at NYU, bestselling author, and founder of AI Mindset—spent his career helping enterprises (OpenAI, McKinsey, Google, NASA, to name a few) move past flashy experiments towards meaningful, fail-proof AI adoption. Next week, he will share his take on why so many AI initiatives across enterprises fail, along with simple strategies to help teams establish an AI-first mindset that sparks innovation and leads to *real* revenue growth. 🗓️ Thursday, January 16 | 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. E.T. Confirm your seat to join us via Zoom, and submit your questions for Conor in advance: https://lnkd.in/etFKSUyq #EntrepriseAI #GenerativeAI

Satya Nadella recently described SaaS apps as “nothing more than a CRUD database with some business logic.” We agree. What happens when enterprise strategy and logic is led by AI agents and economic foundation models (large-scale AI systems driving economic insight)? According to Satya, “[AI] is no longer making sense of the numbers—it’s making the plan for you.” Imagine an AI that not only manages YOUR company’s data but actively interprets it, optimizes workflows, forecasts outcomes, and adjusts strategies according to real-time market insight. This isn’t just a shift in technology; it’s a transformation in how decisions are made, reshaping roles and redefining operational excellence. The end of low-value insights and the future of work is closer than you think. https://lnkd.in/ehpJy2st

Record productivity gains have surpassed pre-COVID levels for the first time. And we’re just scratching the surface with AI. Join the conversation with our co-founders, Heidi Messer and Stephen Messer, live on #ciForecast via Zoom now. https://lnkd.in/etFKSUyq #AI #FutureOfWork #Productivity #Innovation #DigitalTransformation

Who are the real winners in 2025? Where does AI investment stand—bubble or boom? Will AGI arrive sooner than we think? What’s the real ROI on enterprise AI? How will laws and ethics keep pace with AI’s rapid growth? Join Stephen Messer, co-founder and renowned voice in AI, at 3:30 pm ET as he breaks down the trends shaping the future of AI and what they mean for your business. Confirm your seat to join us via Zoom in ONE HOUR, and submit your questions for Stephen now: https://lnkd.in/etFKSUyq Tune in and kick-start 2025 with the insights you need to *win*. #AGI #GenerativeAI #AIApps #Innovation #EntrepriseAI

One week in and already big news in #AI. Tomorrow's Collective[i] Forecast with co-Founder Stephen Messer to talk about his predictions for advancements and investments in artificial intelligence is timely. Anthropic is raising $2B tripling the company's valuation in just one year from $18B to $60B. Congratulations to (another) brother-sister founding team: Dario Amodei and Daniela Amodei as well as FOC[i] Mike Krieger. Join us tomorrow (Wednesday, January 8) via Zoom at 3:30pm ET. Link in comments to RSVP. https://lnkd.in/gQRC6Yj6 #ciforecast #Claude #artificialintelligence

AGI in 2025? LLMs are no longer winning the AI race, and we know GenAI is set to make significant advancements. But what does the future really hold? Stephen Messer, Co-Founder of Collective[i] and a renowned voice on AI, will share his bold predictions for artificial intelligence in 2025 and beyond and answer YOUR questions. You’ll get an exclusive look at some of the disruptive technologies and innovations that will re-define the next phase of AI, including: ✔️Artificial General Intelligence (AGI): When and how it might become a reality. ✔️Investing in AI: Are we at the peak of the hype or still growing? ✔️Enterprise AI: When will businesses see meaningful ROI, and what metrics matter? ✔️New models: Which emerging AI models will transform industries? ✔️Regulation and ethics: How will evolving laws and politics shape AI governance? ✔️Collaborative intelligence: How human-AI teams can tackle global challenges. Join us for #ciForecast to uncover the AI roadmap to 2025 (with real-life examples). Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/etFKSUyq #NewGenAI #GenAI #AIInnovations #ArtificialIntelligence #NewInTech

2024: A Year of Collective [i]ntelligence When we launched #ciForecast in 2020 as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we never imagined the profound impact it would have. What began as a way for our team to come together during the uncertainty of the pandemic—to make sense of a rapidly changing world and envision a brighter future—has grown into a global platform for public discourse, a space we proudly call a “Davos for all.” Over the last four years, we continued that journey, convening an incredible lineup of guest speakers and an ever-growing community of curious minds to explore the topics shaping our shared future. Here are your 2024 highlights: Most Attended Forecast: Esther Dyson, ‘The Future of Health in the Digital Age’ Top Topics: #AIRevolution, #Technology, #Business & #Leadership Top Speakers: Esther Dyson, Kai-Fu Lee, Seth Godin 🌔, Orlando Bravo #ciForecast has become a hub for transformative ideas and collective wisdom, covering topics from AI and the future of work to space exploration, the US election, and more. We are so grateful to our inspiring speakers and community for making 2024 another great year. On behalf of the entire team at Collective[i], we wish you a happy, healthy, and innovative New Year. We can’t wait to see you at Forecast in 2025. To join our community and receive invites to all future events, visit our website at https://lnkd.in/etFKSUyq.