Business Insider will host its first flagship event, "The Long Play," in San Francisco on April 14. The event will feature interviews with prominent business leaders who are actively navigating the profound changes artificial intelligence is bringing to their respective sectors.
The evening's conversations will explore how executives are rethinking strategies and refocusing careers in response to AI-driven industry shifts. The event aims to provide insights into building durable companies and adapting to future challenges.
Betting Big on Superintelligence
Carina Hong, founder and CEO of Axiom AI, will argue that advanced mathematics is the key to achieving superintelligence. Her startup, valued at $1.6 billion, aims to address AI's tendency to be "wrong" by focusing on mathematical foundations. In conversation with Senior Correspondent Ben Bergman, Hong will discuss how she attracted top Silicon Valley talent and her company's future trajectory.
How Hollywood Can Survive in the AI Age
Jason Blum, founder and CEO of Blumhouse Productions, will join Chief Correspondent Peter Kafka to discuss AI's impact on the entertainment industry. Despite widespread disruption, Blumhouse has produced many of the most popular and profitable horror films of the past decade. The discussion will focus on his unique business approach and strategies for thriving amid shifting consumer behaviours.
The Playbook for Spotting Opportunity
Joanna Strober, founder and CEO of Midi Health, will speak with Editor-in-Chief Jamie Heller about identifying opportunities in overlooked markets. A former lawyer, venture capitalist, and repeat founder, Strober built Midi Health to provide digital care for women in middle age, scaling it into a unicorn company. She will share her experience rallying investor enthusiasm for durable companies in niche sectors.
Living Your Best Eternal Life?
Longevity influencer Bryan Johnson, founder of Immortals, will engage in a wide-ranging conversation with Executive Editor Zak Jason. Johnson, who believes we may be "the first generation who won't die," has spent millions pursuing longevity. He will discuss how AI impacts efforts to halt aging, the importance of living in the present, and his journey from tech entrepreneur to biohacking pioneer.
The event represents a direct response to Business Insider's reporting on the difficulties of navigating AI-induced change. "The Long Play" is positioned as a chance to learn from executives leading the adaptation charge. A limited number of in-person seats remain available for the San Francisco event.