AI, Agents & Chess Moves: Rethinking Business with Alan Trefler
In this episode, David Savage is joined by Alan Trefler, founder and CEO of Pegasystems. With over four decades of leadership at the helm of a billion-dollar software company, Alan offers a rare combination of deep technical insight and strategic foresight. They discuss the evolving landscape of AI—from statistical models to generative agents—and what it really takes to deliver ROI, resilience, and reliable transformation. Alan also shares bold leadership lessons and his unfiltered take on tech hype.
Tech Talks Podcast
Tech Talks is a podcast that probes the minds of tech leaders, hosted by Technology Evangelist David Savage. Each week, the show releases three episodes with new guests, covering the latest tech news, exploring new products and cultural transformations that drive the tech industry.
Founded in 2015 Tech Talks has published over 650 episodes and attracts over 18,500 streams a month from a global audience. The podcast offers insights and ideas from leading technologists on culture, innovation, finance, growth, sustainability, and more, providing a platform for the c-suite, founders, and senior figures to hear from others facing similar challenges and tap into a wider community.
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