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Michael R. Wade
Michael R Wade is TONOMUS Professor of Strategy and Digital at IMD and Director of the TONOMUS Global Center for Digital and AI Transformation. He directs a number of open programs such as Leading Digital and AI Transformation, Digital Transformation for Boards, Leading Digital Execution, Digital Transformation Sprint, Digital Transformation in Practice, Business Creativity and Innovation Sprint. He has written 10 books, hundreds of articles, and hosted popular management podcasts including Mike & Amit Talk Tech. In 2021, he was inducted into the Swiss Digital Shapers Hall of Fame.
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Defence tech: From TNT to AI
22 August 2024 • by Amit M. Joshi, Michael R. Wade in Mike & Amit Talk Tech • 2 min read • 
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Mike & Amit discuss what will war look like in the world of tomorrow...
YouTubeHow Silicon Valley firms are putting the “AI” in retail
25 July 2024 • by Michael R. Wade, Amit M. Joshi in Mike & Amit Talk Tech • 1 min read • Podcast available
Mike and Amit discuss what makes retail tech successful – and what your shopping experience may look like in years to come...
Tech & Sports: Could your next coach be a computer?
23 July 2024 • by Amit M. Joshi, Michael R. Wade in Mike & Amit Talk Tech • 2 min read • Podcast available
As AI is applied to ever more tech, the era of health apps may soon be replaced by something altogether more powerful...
Digital sustainability: It pays to be a leader, not a laggard
17 July 2024 • by Michael R. Wade, Evangelos Syrigos in Competitiveness • 13 min read
Companies that excel in both digital and sustainable transformation attract a stock market premium, according to research. So, how do you tap into that value? ...
‘Cognitive’ technology and smart thinking: redefining city living
9 July 2024 • by Michael R. Wade, Joseph Bradley in Podcasts • 2 min read • Podcast available
TONOMUS is creating a ‘cognitive’ city in the desert of Saudi Arabia. Joseph Bradley, the company’s CEO, shares what he’s learned since taking on the hugely ambitious project....
Tech & sports: The rise of esports
26 June 2024 • by Michael R. Wade, Amit M. Joshi in Mike & Amit Talk Tech • 2 min read • Podcast available
In this second part of a three-part mini-series, Mike and Amit cover the rise of esports....
Tech in sports: How analytics has changed the pros
6 June 2024 • by Amit M. Joshi, Michael R. Wade in Mike & Amit Talk Tech • 2 min read • Podcast available
Mike and Amit kick off a three-part mini-series about tech in sports by taking a deep dive into data...
NVIDIA: The tech giant building the future of chips
13 May 2024 • by Amit M. Joshi, Michael R. Wade in Mike & Amit Talk Tech • 2 min read • Podcast available
Mike & Amit discuss why microprocessors are so vital to the future of AI and the story of one hardware maker that's a cut above the rest...
Tesla’s crossroads: Can Elon Musk’s stock-market darling retain an edge over rivals?
The EV pioneer’s once-unrivaled dominance is being tested by declining sales, fierce competition, and questions about its commitment to sustainability and innovation. IMD’s Michael Wade examines Tesla’s strategic direction and leadership. ...
Why does artificial intelligence need regulation?
18 April 2024 • by Michael R. Wade, Amit M. Joshi in Artificial Intelligence • 2 min read • Podcast available
Mike & Amit discuss the shifting landscape of AI law and the legislation to expect in 2024...
How AI is taking the Biotech industry by storm
5 April 2024 • by Michael R. Wade, Amit M. Joshi in Artificial Intelligence • 2 min read • Podcast available
Mike & Amit discuss how artificial intelligence may revolutionize healthcare, and improve our collective quality of life...
Audio availableSora and Gemini: Innovations in AI
22 March 2024 • by Michael R. Wade, Amit M. Joshi in Artificial Intelligence • 2 min read • Podcast available
Mike & Amit discuss the latest innovations presented by Open AI in 2024...
Digital sustainability: The new frontier for greener technology and business
From reducing greenhouse gas emissions to supporting sustainability objectives across value chains, digital technologies can promote sustainability by helping organizations visualize, scale, and improve processes. But in the business sector, the mechanisms...