INFORMS Insights Webinar: From Insight to Impact: How to Unlock Value with AI in Business

When:  Nov 20, 2025 from 13:00 to 14:00 (ET)

Join us on Thursday, 11/20/25 at 1:00p EST for our November INSIGHTS webinar on embracing AI!

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From Insight to Impact: How to Unlock Value with AI in Business

Jiaxi Zhu, Head of Analytics, Small and Medium Business (SMB) at Google

www.linkedin.com/in/jiaxi-zhu 

Jiaxi Zhu is the Head of Analytics for Google's Small and Medium Business (SMB) division, where he leads teams in deploying advanced analytics and AI-driven models to shape go-to-market strategy for millions of businesses globally. Prior to Google, he advised Fortune 500 executives on enterprise data strategy as a consultant at McKinsey & Company and PwC. He is also an active contributor to the startup ecosystem, serving as a mentor for accelerators including Berkeley SkyDeck and Google for Startups. Jiaxi holds an MBA from the Wharton School and a B.S. from UC Berkeley. 

Key takeaways for participants: 

  • Understand why AI projects fail to deliver business value and learn how to develop a strategic mindset that goes beyond just the technical aspects of a model 

  • Learn how to translate complex data and AI outputs into a clear and compelling narrative that resonates with business leaders, a critical skill for driving impact and advancing your career 

  • Gain practical insights on how to prepare for emerging trends in AI and learn which non-technical skills will be most valuable in an AI-augmented workplace. 

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