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Feb 2025
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AI Can Build Your Next Business—If You T...

Boston Consulting Group BCG
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Businesses are overlooking AI’s ability to create entirely new products and businesses. Beth Viner, who leads BCG’s corporate venturing and business building at BCGX, explains how organizations can move beyond efficiency and generate big revenue gains. Companies can combine their historical strengths with AI’s power to meet customer needs in new and unexpected ways.  

Learn More: 

Beth Viner: https://on.bcg.com/4193Lco 

BCG X: https://on.bcg.com/3WUviLQ  

BCG on AI: https://on.bcg.com/42OlGpK 

Beth’s TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x92AnU6MUr0 



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