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Big Bets in the Age of AI

Main Stage
Thursday, May 29, 2025
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM (15 minutes)
Azure - Main Stage
Keynote

The man who launched Amazon Marketplace reveals leadership principles for wagering - then winning - on disruptive 'Big Bets' in the AI age

About This Session

John Rossman holds court on Big Bets in the age of AI leadership, and the system known as Big Bet Leadership. How to apply principles of Big Bet Leadership to the most audacious AI strategies, and how to set up a winning strategy to not fail.

Speaker

John Rossman

John Rossman

Early Amazon Executive, Author, & Speaker at Rossman Partners

John Rossman is an author, early Amazon executive, and expert on disruption, innovation, and technology, having launched and scaled the Amazon Marketplace, which accounts for over 50% of all Amazon units sold and shipped. Rossman has delivered digital transformation, leadership, technology, and disruption keynotes to various businesses, associations, healthcare, and government organizations.

He is the author of several best-selling books, including "The Amazon Way: Amazon's Leadership Principles," and "Think Like Amazon: 50 1/2 Ideas to Become a Digital Leader." Rossman's speaking engagements focus on creating an innovative culture and incorporating real-life examples of digital and AI innovation strategies.

His expertise and practical approach leave participants with thought-provoking principles and tactics. John will sign copies of his recent book, “Big Bet Leadership: Your Transformation Playbook for Winning in the Hyper-Digital Era,” which is climbing the charts since its launch last year.