Karl Mosgofian, former CIO of Gainsight | The rise of AI, startup life, and the future of IT
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In this episode of Atomic Conversations, we sit down with Karl Mosgofian, former CIO at Gainsight, to trace his journey from a hands-on technologist during the dot-com boom to a startup-savvy strategic advisor in today’s AI-first world.
Karl reflects on how the role of IT has evolved over the decades and shares battle-tested advice for navigating the shift from operational IT to business strategy. From the mindset required to thrive in IT leadership to the critical importance of founder–CIO alignment, this episode is packed with insights for anyone building for — or as — a CIO.
You’ll also hear Karl’s take on how AI is shaping the next era of service management, and why understanding executive-level decision-making is essential for any startup looking to make a meaningful impact in the enterprise space.
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