Beyond the Appetizers: What We Learned About AI Leadership at Hudson Yards

Business dinners in New York are often remembered for the skyline and the cuisine. Our recent gathering at Hudson Yards with AWS executives and senior leaders across industries offered both. But what made this dinner truly unforgettable was the conversation, sparked by two deceptively simple questions about the future of AI leadership:

Instead of typical small talk, we asked:

1. Imagine your AI brand in July 2026. What would you want to be known for as an AI leader?
2. What’s your success mantra—the principle that’s worked in your AI journey so far?

The answers revealed fascinating patterns in how today’s most forward-looking leaders are shaping the AI landscape.