The Executive AI Conversation
AI is moving from experimentation to enterprise reality. Join a select group of San Diego executives for a candid conversation on what’s actually working, what’s changing, and what leaders need to get right as they turn AI into business value.
- This is an invite-only event. Attendance is limited and registrations are subject to approval.
- Connect with San Diego's Executive Community
- October 6th, 4:30 PM
The Executive AI Conversation
Event Overview
AI is evolving quickly, but the questions facing executives are becoming increasingly practical: Where is AI creating meaningful value today? What separates organizations moving successfully from experimentation to adoption? And what should leaders be preparing for next?
Cadre AI and Mintz are bringing together a select group of San Diego executives for an intimate evening of candid conversation, practical insight, and peer connection.
The discussion will combine what Cadre is seeing across hundreds of AI engagements with Mintz’s perspective at the intersection of AI, innovation, intellectual property, and business, giving leaders a grounded view of where AI is headed and what it means for their organizations.
What You'll Gain
This isn't a presentation on AI theory or another conversation about the hype.
You'll hear directly from leaders working at the intersection of AI implementation, enterprise strategy, innovation, and law about the decisions organizations are making right now.
Expect practical perspectives on where AI is delivering value, what leading companies are getting right and wrong, the barriers that continue to slow adoption, and the trends executives should be watching over the next 12–24 months.
Most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to compare notes with other senior leaders navigating many of the same decisions.
Event Format
1: Connect with San Diego's Executive Community
Engage with a curated group of C-suite and senior leaders from across San Diego's business and innovation community.
2: An In-depth Executive Conversation on AI
Cadre AI and Mintz leaders will sit down for a dynamic discussion about what they're seeing in the market and inside organizations actively implementing AI.
We'll explore where companies are creating real value, where AI initiatives are getting stuck, what separates leaders from laggards, and how executives should be thinking about the next phase of enterprise AI.
3: Ask the Questions That Matter to Your Business
We'll open the conversation to the room for an interactive Q&A, giving attendees the opportunity to dig into the strategic, operational, legal, and technology questions they're navigating inside their own organizations.
Facilitators
Riley Stricklin is Founder & Chief Strategy Officer at Cadre AI, bringing a decade of entrepreneurial experience from co-founding and scaling Lume Cube to over $100M in lifetime revenue before a successful exit. He specializes in AI strategy design, workflow automation, and helping companies bridge the gap between strategy and execution to solve real business problems with AI. A leading voice in AI transformation and leadership education, Riley delivers keynotes and executive workshops nationwide. His work at Cadre focuses on helping organizations understand, strategize, and implement AI in ways that increase EBITDA, improve productivity, and create lasting competitive advantage.
Chad Lohrli is Founder & Chief AI Officer of Cadre AI, bringing technical expertise from building in AI/ML since 2016, including work at NASA JPL. He founded SDx, San Diego's largest AI community, hosting major hackathons with OpenAI and Anthropic while connecting 2,000+ builders, students, and enterprises to accelerate the local AI ecosystem.
As Head of Innovation, AI, and E-Data Consulting, John directs Mintz's strategic planning and implementation of AI technology and oversees the firm's Knowledge Management and Innovation team. His work sits at the intersection of technology, information governance, and enterprise AI utilization, giving him a firsthand perspective on how organizations can responsibly and effectively put emerging technologies to work.
With more than 20 years of experience, Dan helps innovative companies secure and protect software, AI, and other technology assets through strategic patent development and IP portfolio strategy. He advises companies on IP issues spanning financings, M&A, licensing, and commercialization, helping business and technical leaders align their intellectual property strategy with broader business goals.
Who Should Attend
This event is designed for C-suite executives and senior business leaders responsible for shaping how their organizations respond to and capitalize on AI.
Whether you're already deploying AI across the enterprise or determining where to begin, the conversation is designed to give you practical perspective from leaders doing this work every day.
Attendance is intentionally limited to keep the conversation candid, relevant, and valuable for everyone in the room.