On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Matt Duomo, CEO and AI Strategy Expert at Fifth Advantage. Located in Austin, Texas, Fifth Advantage helps businesses become future-ready by leveraging AI and digital technologies to drive growth and efficiency. This innovative company is renowned for its "anti-consulting" approach, which focuses on delivering fast, actionable results that empower clients to thrive autonomously. With a team of experts known as the "Avengers of AI," Fifth Advantage emphasizes the collaboration and adaptation necessary for companies to navigate the rapidly evolving technological landscape and successfully implement AI strategies.

Matt Duomo has a rich background in technology, having worked with industry giants like Microsoft and Amazon. As a founding general manager of Amazon Web Services’ database division, he played a crucial role in developing products like Microsoft Dynamics and the speech infrastructure that became Cortana. Matt has a wealth of experience in leading projects to successful exits, including companies that achieved a combined $1.6 billion in exits. At Fifth Advantage, he is driven by a desire to provide guidance and support to businesses embracing AI during the dawn of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, aiming to empower organizations for autonomous growth and success.

In this episode, Matt shares his insights on the importance of understanding AI demands within businesses and how to deliver growth in a matter of weeks. He discusses the evolving landscape for family offices to invest in AI and the need for practical, value-based investments. Matt emphasizes a collaborative approach to working with clients, ensuring that they can navigate challenges and embrace opportunities in AI.

Matt delves into how both Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates have influenced his views on innovation and AI. He explains the necessity of working backward from the customer needs and setting realistic goals to ensure AI projects succeed. The conversation also covers how family offices are uniquely positioned to invest in AI, especially during a time when traditional venture capital models are changing. He underscores the importance of creating value, enhancing employee experiences, and leveraging AI as a tool for efficiency and innovation in business.

Visit Fifth Advantage at www.fifthvantage.com, LinkedIn, and on Twitter.
Reach out to Matt at matt.duomo@fifthvantage.com, LinkedIn, and on Twitter.

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