Leif Ulstrup
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Leif is an experienced senior executive and consultant with a proven track record…
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Will Deep Learning Technology Disrupt Management?
Will Deep Learning Technology Disrupt Management?
Are you prepared to work with AI-powered 'prediction machines' to run your division? Managers diagnose problems and…
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Time to Simplify?
Time to Simplify?
The professional services and information technology (IT) industries thrive on the complexity of the Federal…
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IT vs. HR: which is the best route to digital transformation?
IT vs. HR: which is the best route to digital transformation?
The enterprise information technology industry is undergoing a transformation on a scale we’ve not seen since the early…
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Get Smart on #Analytics
Get Smart on #Analytics
It is hard for a busy executive to keep up with emerging information technology (IT). The announcements of the "next…
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“Luck Favors the Prepared Mind”
“Luck Favors the Prepared Mind”
"Luck Favors the Prepared Mind" -- Louis Pasteur How do you approach technology change in your profession? One of my…
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Are You the Customer's MVP?
Are You the Customer's MVP?
Is your company the most valued service or product provider from your customer's perspective (i.e.
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Do you argue with Waze?
Do you argue with Waze?
Last week, I had the honor to be a presenter on the innovation track of the annual Washington, DC Regional Professional…
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Do You Have a Moneyball Unit?
Do You Have a Moneyball Unit?
Last week, I attended a fascinating talk on the current state of professional baseball “data science” by an MBA student…
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Innovation is vital to our success, but most companies and organizations get it all wrong! ❎ They lean on what they already know and what has made…
Innovation is vital to our success, but most companies and organizations get it all wrong! ❎ They lean on what they already know and what has made…
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Everyone’s racing to become “AI-centric”. AI-centric products. AI-centric orgs. Even AI-centric companies. But in the real work, where priorities…
Everyone’s racing to become “AI-centric”. AI-centric products. AI-centric orgs. Even AI-centric companies. But in the real work, where priorities…
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❓ Why is Owkin investing in building its own LLM for Biology? Current LLMs fail to answer biological questions well. 👉 The reason: the answers to…
❓ Why is Owkin investing in building its own LLM for Biology? Current LLMs fail to answer biological questions well. 👉 The reason: the answers to…
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Member of the Board of Trustees
Eurasia Foundation
- Present 6 years
Economic Empowerment
Eurasia Foundation envisions a world where all people have the opportunity to realize their potential and transform their societies. https://www.eurasia.org
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MIT Institute for Data, Systems, and Society (IDSS), External Advisory Board
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- Present 9 years 10 months
Education
http://idss.mit.edu
http://news.mit.edu/2015/mit-launches-idss-0408
"The mission of IDSS is to advance education and research in state-of-the-art, analytical methods in information and decision systems; statistics and data science; and the social sciences, and to apply these methods to address complex societal challenges in a diverse set of areas such as finance, energy systems, urbanization, social networks, and health."
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Member, Digital Business Executive Council (DBEC) (former Co-Chair)
The Kogod School of Business at American University
- Present 25 years 1 month
Education
The Digital Business Executive Council (DBEC) is a strategic advisory group that provides senior external expertise regarding the latest market trends to the AU Kogod School of Business Information Technology and Analytics (IT&A) Department faculty, staff, and students, as well as the school overall. The Council advises Kogod faculty leadership on content to develop the most impactful and marketable curriculum to support the department's overall success.
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Member, Engineering Systems Division (ESD) Alumni Council
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- 12 years 4 months
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Kogod Cybersecurity Governance Center Advisory Committee
The Kogod School of Business at American University
- 2 years 7 months
Education
http://www.american.edu/kogod/cybergov/
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The relentless pursuit of 'sharpening our saws' is a mindset and way of life that not only championship race teams posses but also many of the best…
The relentless pursuit of 'sharpening our saws' is a mindset and way of life that not only championship race teams posses but also many of the best…
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When people talk about AI, they usually ask: “What jobs will it take?” I think we need to flip the question: “How will AI change the way we…
When people talk about AI, they usually ask: “What jobs will it take?” I think we need to flip the question: “How will AI change the way we…
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STEAL THIS PROMPT Get an actionable: 1. opportunity and 2. risk every Friday, based on everything you (and potentially your team*) have seen…
STEAL THIS PROMPT Get an actionable: 1. opportunity and 2. risk every Friday, based on everything you (and potentially your team*) have seen…
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Enjoyed seeing everyone at #GovJam 2025, including dear friend Maxine Teller, MBA! Thanks to the sponsors and organizers ... terrific event.
Enjoyed seeing everyone at #GovJam 2025, including dear friend Maxine Teller, MBA! Thanks to the sponsors and organizers ... terrific event.
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My litmus test for EVERY post I share - and EVERY message I send - is “ Does this provide value? Does it encourage, uplift, or positively challenge?”…
My litmus test for EVERY post I share - and EVERY message I send - is “ Does this provide value? Does it encourage, uplift, or positively challenge?”…
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Huge thanks to Georgetown University for hosting us at their Consulting Career Fair a few weeks ago. It’s always a privilege to connect with such…
Huge thanks to Georgetown University for hosting us at their Consulting Career Fair a few weeks ago. It’s always a privilege to connect with such…
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Anyone have a best guess as to what those "interesting new ideas" might be? https://lnkd.in/diQrY8h9
Anyone have a best guess as to what those "interesting new ideas" might be? https://lnkd.in/diQrY8h9
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