The question is no longer if AI will impact the workplace, but how leaders can harness it effectively while preserving the human element.

​Join us for a practical and forward-thinking discussion on how AI-powered leadership is transforming employee productivity, team dynamics, and performance management. Industry experts and innovators will share real-world applications on how to:

​• Use AI to enhance leadership decision-making without losing the human touch

​• Detect disengagement early and proactively retain top talent

​å• Automate performance evaluations & coaching while keeping mentorship personal

​• Create an AI-augmented work environment that fosters productivity and well-being

​• Prepare for the workforce of the future, where AI and humans collaborate seamlessly

​This event is designed for leaders, HR professionals, and forward-thinking organizations looking to stay ahead in the AI-driven future of work.

​Who Should Attend?

​​• Senior Engineers and Mentors: Learn how to integrate AI tools into mentoring practices, offering personalized guidance and fostering growth in your mentees.

​​• Team Leaders and Managers: Discover strategies to streamline operations, enhance communication, and boost team performance.

​​• HR Professionals and Talent Managers: Explore how AI transforms talent management, from identifying bottlenecks to providing data-driven mentorship.

​​• Project Managers, Scrum Masters, and Agile Coaches: Discover how AI enhances talent management by addressing bottlenecks, fostering alignment, and supporting personalized coaching and team development.

​​• Tech Enthusiasts and Innovators: Gain actionable insights on the role of AI in reshaping leadership and productivity across industries.

​Panelists:
Desiree Therianos is a seasoned HR leader with over 20 years of experience shaping dynamic, scalable people strategies in fast-paced startup environments. At the forefront of human capital innovation, she specializes in talent management, organizational development, and employee engagement, with a focus on fostering inclusivity and driving meaningful change.
Desiree’s expertise extends to outplacement coaching, where she empowers professionals to navigate career transitions with clarity and confidence. Passionate about humanizing HR processes, she is dedicated to creating workplaces that inspire joy.

​Michael Dale is an experienced engineering leader, most recently serving as SVP Engineering at Venu Sports (Fox, Disney WB), where built AI first direct-to-consumer sports streaming. Previously, he was CTO at Caffeine.tv, a social live-streaming service, and scaled both engineering teams and the Crunchyroll platform to millions of subscribers. Michael has given many talks on engineering leadership and OTT video streaming. He is currently building a startup focused on AI-driven social experiences.

​Alireza Boloorchi is a seasoned AI and organizational leadership Strategist and Architect. He holds a PhD in Computer Science and has over 15 years of organizational leadership experience across multiple industries. Currently, he serves as the CEO and Founder of Catch Up AI, an autonomous employee performance management platform, and as an Adjunct Professor of Computer Science. Alireza’s career includes a pivotal role as VP of AI Strategies and as the head of the Center of Excellence at a $3B tech startup. Additionally, his extensive experience encompasses key leadership positions at global giants like Visa and KLA-Tencor. In addition to his industry roles, he is a Certified Agile Coach and a trusted advisor to several startups, including serving as a portfolio advisor at Expert Dojo

​Hosts:
Catch Up AI

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Catch Up AI is a personalized, autonomous employee performance management platform designed to revolutionize workforce management. By leveraging machine learning and generative AI, CatchUp replicates best managerial practices to reduce turnover rates, lower operational costs, and boost productivity. The platform enables early detection of disengagement or flight risks, provides real-time performance evaluations, and offers proactive coaching through AI-powered one-on-ones. Tailored to meet the unique challenges of Gen Z and remote work environments, CatchUp is engineered to optimize modern workforce dynamics.

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