AI & Business Innovation: Navigating Disruption with Vlas Lezin

Jun 24, 2025

Navigating AI: Expert Strategies for Innovation & Growth with Vlas Lesnoy

How can your organization thrive amidst AI innovation and disruption? Vlas Lesnoy, CEO of the Silicon Valley Innovation Center, offers expert guidance in a recent podcast episode. He stresses that true innovation stems from organizational readiness, strategic prioritization, and human-centric communication.

Key takeaways from Lesnoy's discussion include:

• Global innovation networks: Look beyond local markets for partnerships and diverse thinking.
• Strategic AI adoption: Evaluate AI tools carefully, focusing on solutions that align with core needs and clean data.
• Internal alignment: Use clear, one-page plans and cross-functional meetings to ensure everyone understands goals.
• Prioritization is paramount: Ruthlessly assess projects to focus resources on high-impact initiatives.
• The human element: Design experiences for all stakeholders, recognizing that every business interaction is human-to-human.