This week, Statement Co. teamed up with CWX, NetApp, Striim, and Google Cloud for an incredible AI mixer at Soho House Portland, in support of We Believe in Portland. The event, which featured a live panel of industry leaders from Airship, ZoomInfo, George Fox University, was a deep dive into the practical application of AI, highlighting the need to move beyond simple automation to achieve true business acceleration. The key takeaways included the importance of cross-functional collaboration, a problem-first approach to AI implementation, and a focus on essential elements like data quality and ROI tracking to ensure project success.