How Big Companies Innovate with AI, Risk, and Legacy Tech | Keith McFarlane

The Innovators Playbook by Telliant Systems

Episode notes

Keith McFarlane, CTO of Globality, joins The Innovator’s Playbook to unpack how innovation actually happens inside large enterprises. Drawing from his career at Microsoft, Bell Labs, Oracle, and beyond, Keith explores why process can stifle creativity, how AI delivers value when paired with deep domain expertise, and what it takes to modernize legacy platforms at scale. This episode is essential listening for technology leaders navigating AI adoption, enterprise innovation, and intentional career growth in today’s rapidly evolving landscape.

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