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Is that AI agent worth it? Agentic economics and the modern operating model

July 13, 2026 -

As companies focus on spiraling AI costs, they need to make sure not to lose sight of the real prize.

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AI data readiness: The key to scaling impact

June 23, 2026 -

As companies push their AI pilots to scale, data is emerging as a constraint. Leaders are prioritizing data readiness, connecting structured and unstructured data into a governed, reusable foundation.

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Podcast - The McKinsey Podcast

AI is turning every company into a software company

June 18, 2026 -

As AI makes software faster and cheaper to build, the real competitive edge shifts to how it’s used—pushing leaders to rethink what work looks like and how teams spend their time.

Interview

What corporate leaders can learn from start-up founders

June 18, 2026 -

Alurx Founder and CEO Julia Stewart discusses her journey from public company CEO to health tech entrepreneur—and how corporate leaders can build confidence to transform their companies with AI.

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Rewiring software delivery for the agentic era

May 28, 2026 -

The way agentic AI is being used in software development is a harbinger for broader changes in the delivery model.

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The new economics of AI

A leadership guide to creating, governing, and scaling value with AI.

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Rewired, second edition

This updated edition offers brand-new insights into cutting-edge AI solutions—and what it takes to implement them—as well as the new economics of digital and AI transformations.

How Miro is redefining collaboration across the product development life cycle

July 2, 2026 -

Miro cofounder and CEO Andrey Khusid reflects on the company’s evolution from a digital whiteboard to an AI-powered workflow platform—and how AI is reshaping competitive advantage in software.