Scaling complex solutions is a leadership and operating-model challenge—not a staffing one.

This session presents a case study in how a single accountable program owner, supported by subject-matter experts, governed and scaled a 100-person early-career cohort—primarily interns with little to no professional experience, ranging from high-school students to recent graduates—to deliver a real-world Agentic AI solution using NeuralSeek in six weeks.

Given the experience gap, success depended on intentional design rather than informal collaboration. The program was structured around a clearly defined end state, explicit expectations for participation, and disciplined discussion frameworks that kept work aligned to a shared goal while preventing common scaling failures such as dominance by louder voices, misinterpretation of objectives, and diffusion of accountability.

The session highlights how clear ownership, structured communication, and graduated recognition of effort—not just outcomes—enabled predictable execution and measurable results at scale without adding management layers or operational overhead.

Target Audience
Boards, C-suite executives, and senior VPs
Program, product, and delivery leaders scaling teams or initiatives
Innovation and workforce development leaders

Session Level
Executive / Advanced
Focused on governance, alignment, and scalable execution
No technical AI background required

Preferred Session Duration
45 minutes + 10–15 minutes Q&A
Adaptable to 30 or 60 minutes

Session Format
Case-study–driven executive keynote
Practical frameworks for scaling without adding management layers

Technical Requirements
Projector or large display (16:9 slides)
Microphone for large rooms
No live demos or system access required

Additional Notes
Case study includes scaling a 100-person intern cohort (high school to graduate level, minimal professional experience)
Single accountable program owner with expert advisory support
Six-week delivery horizon tied to a real-world AI use case
Emphasizes structure, shared goals, and recognition of effort over heroics

Presented at Business Week Experience 2025