Our Insights
Wisdom from our collective network
In-person, PAC hosts interactive events, such as panel discussions, roundtables and networking, that participants find highly engaging, substantive and valuable.
Insights from PAC Events and Network
Virtually, PAC hosts On the Record / Off the Record (OTR/OTR) conversations:
The first half hour of each session is recorded, and clips are shared online.
The second half hour is an unrecorded, private Q&A with invited attendees.
Sustainable Agentic Integration and the Rising Role of Entrepreneurial Competencies
Read the abstract for an upcoming book chapter on agentic AI, entrepreneurial competencies, and sustainable organizational innovation written by PAC Founder and Managing Director, Mary Beth Snodgrass.
Adaptive Shift Left Governance: Strategic enabler of agentic AI
Read the abstract for an upcoming book chapter on agentic AI governance written by PAC Founder and Managing Director, Mary Beth Snodgrass
Data Products: Mission critical for alignment and AI-readiness
Jean-Georges “jgp” Perrin, the author of Implementing Data Mesh and champion of the Open Data Contract Standard (ODCS), explains “data a product” and why it matters for organizations adopting AI.
Building with Agentic AI: a Fintech Leader’s Show & Tell
Cheri Hewlett, SVP at Blackline, shares how she built her own personal multi-agent AI system to “fill in gaps” and become more productive.
Why Trustworthy AI Matters in Product
Mary Beth Snodgrass shares high-level, foundational information on why trustworthy AI matters for product people, tech professionals, AI builders, and entrepreneurs.
Increase AI Trustworthiness with Multi-Model Adversarial Analysis
“How can users reduce AI sycophancy and bias?” This simple question at a GenAI conference led to the creation of a potentially game-changing tool that does just that.
Tech Leadership Lightning Roundtable
During L.A. TechWeek 2025, speakers shared key insights for startups and women leaders at a matchmaking event for startups, investors and women leaders.
Responsible AI in Healthcare for Builders & Innovators
During L.A. TechWeek 2025, PAC hosted a lively panel discussion on Responsible AI in Healthcare for Builders & Innovators.
Tech & Product Talent: Lightning Roundtable
During L.A. TechWeek 2025, PAC hosted a tech matchmaking event. Kicking it off, tech and product panelists discuss how product and tech talent is evolving. Then participants shared their experience with data-driven matchmaking.
From Code to Cheese: How engineering and experimentation grew a local cheese shop
The story of how a family business in a small town in Spain adopted tech and grew online
Rethinking SMB Growth: Why Chasing Checks Isn’t the Only Path to Success
What if the key to scaling your small business isn’t begging for VC funding, but strategically hiring the right capital for your unique needs?
Adolescence in the Age of AI
Highlights from our L.A. Social and Panel Discussion on Adolescence in the Age of AI
Challenging Healthcare’s Status Quo: Contrarian or Common Sense?
How do we address the tension between profit and patient care in the complex world of health care?
Advancing Responsible AI in Healthcare with CHAI
The healthcare industry is buzzing with AI innovation, but how do we ensure it’s safe, fair, and effective? Merage Ghane, Director of Responsible AI at the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI), sheds light on this challenge.
Funding Strategies for Tech Startups
During TechWeek by a16z in Los Angeles, PAC brought together panelists with diverse funding experience to discuss traditional, alternative and resourceful ways to fund tech products.
Behavior Change: What Determines or Inhibits Success?
David Nickelson, Senior Partner & Advisory Lead at Randstad Digital talks about his experience advising organizations on large-scale change and behavior change tactics.
AI in Action: How a national leader in healthcare evaluates and uses AI today
Dr. Paul Lukac, Director of Applied AI at UCLA Health, joined PAC for a discussion on how UCLA Health is assessing, adopting, and integrating AI technologies.
Climate Tech: Money Meets Mission
Hear from 3 climate tech VCs about their varying approaches to the market from both from areas of focus and types of investment vehicles. Hosted by PAC’s Mary Beth Snodgrass.
Beyond Advocacy: Scaling Patient Empowerment with Andrea Wilson Woods
A lively conversation between PAC’s Jeanne Teshler and Andrea Wilson Woods, healthcare entrepreneur who is transforming cancer patient outcomes by filling the education gap.
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