Aaron Levie, co-founder and CEO of Box, has guided the cloud content management platform from a dorm room project into a publicly traded company with over $1B in annual revenue. In his second appearance on B2BaCEO, Aaron reflects on his founder journey, sharing how Box capitalized on cloud computing and their recent push to integrate generative AI.

But our conversation goes far beyond Box. Aaron’s role has given him a unique vantage point on what the latest advances in AI mean for founders. We explore the AI applications that excite him most, where he sees opportunities for startups over incumbents, and the potential areas in AI that founders might be overlooking.

(0:00) Intro
(2:26) The Box journey
(4:23) Transitioning to enterprise
(8:26) Building a GTM flywheel
(11:45) Lessons from the enterprise journey
(15:16) Where AI is heading
(18:14) Facing the innovator's dilemma
(20:54) AI agents 
(26:15) Why AI is positive sum for the economy
(30:24) The AI doomer debate
(34:22) The evolving model ecosystem
(40:30) Parting advice for founders

How to Adapt and Win in Enterprise Software (Aaron Levie, Co-Founder & CEO of Box)

Double-click into the technical details behind Pure's September launch announcements with Principal SE (and host of Pure's Coffee Break webinar series) Andrew Miller. We dive deep into the latest platform innovations starting with unpacking the philosophy behind product launches and the art of building cohesive technology portfolios. We explore the delicate balance between customer-driven development and strategic portfolio expansion, sharing insights on how successful tech releases are shaped by real-world customer needs rather than arbitrary feature sets.
Next, Andrew elaborates on Pure's groundbreaking advancements in enterprise file storage technology, with special attention to the game-changing Evergreen architecture. Notable highlights include the introduction of Fusion for Files, Zero Move Tiering, and Always-On Multi-Protocol capabilities. Also hear how Pure's AI Copilot and enhanced enterprise readiness features are revolutionizing data center operations, illustrated through compelling customer success stories and real-world applications.
In the second half of the conversation, we take an in-depth look at new innovative VM Assessment capabilities, designed to optimize virtualization operations for critical workloads. Technical leaders and system administrators will appreciate the detailed discussion of license rationalization and cost optimization strategies, including a comprehensive analysis of CPU core utilization and VMware estate management. The hosts also preview Pure Storage's enhanced STaaS offerings and the introduction of Universal Credits, drawing interesting parallels to VMware's ELA token system and highlighting how these innovations are reshaping enterprise storage consumption models.
Make plans to attend Pure's upcoming launch webinar by registering at: https://www.purestorage.com/meet-real-time-enterprise-file-on-the-pure-storage-platform.html

September Launch Recap with Andrew Miller - The Platform Evolution Continues

Explore how AI transforms international expansion by automating localization, improving customer experiences, and accelerating time to market. Learn from real business success stories and unlock new growth opportunities.

AI For International Expansion

Explore the best AI platforms for global business expansion. Learn how AI-powered localization, translation models, and hyperautomation can help your business expand efficiently into international markets.

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As the conversation on the future of industrial policy in the European Union continues, questions on the future of European competitiveness, the green transition, and trade policy have grown in importance. In her remarks to the IIEA, Garance Pineau reflects upon these key concerns and offers the French vision for the future of the European business environment.

About the Speaker:

Garance Pineau is the Director General of the Mouvement des Enterprises de France (MEDEF), the largest business organization in France since November 2023. Before joining MEDEF, she served as European advisor to the French President, Emmanuel Macron. She was previously Chief of Staff to the European Affairs Minister and managed the 2019 European elections for the President’s political party. She also worked as the Deputy Director of Social Relations at MEDEF and lent her expertise as a Diplomatic Advisor in the office of the Minister for Labour. In addition to this, Garance Pineau has worked for the UN and the OSCE in the field of Human and Asylum Rights.

The French Vision for the European Business Agenda

Chris Holman welcomes Pat O’Keefe, CEO and Founder of O’Keefe, Bloomfield Hills, MI.
He had several questions for Pat in this conversation:
What motivated O’Keefe to host this economic summit?

Who are the speakers?

What are they going to talk about?

Who should attend?

What are the details and how do folks register?

Pat's organization is sponsoring an event in the coming days, and you can attend!  O’Keefe, Northwood University, and DBusiness are partnering to host "The State of the Economy and Role of Government in Emerging
Markets" a special presentation on Oct. 29 in Troy, Michigan.
 
Speakers will include Michigan economist Dr. Timothy G. Nash, vice president emeritus and director of The McNair Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship at Northwood University, and Jim Holcomb, president and CEO of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. They will discuss what strategies can enhance U.S. and Michigan competitiveness in a post-November world.
 
The event will be moderated by Pat O’Keefe, CEO and founder of O’Keefe, a transactional strategic and financial advisory firm, alongside Dr. Kent MacDonald, president of Northwood University, a private, nonprofit, accredited institution dedicated to developing free-enterprise leaders who drive future global economic and social progress.
 
"As America's Free Enterprise University, Northwood is thrilled to participate in a forward-looking event that will benefit all who live and work within our great state and beyond" MacDonald stated.  Register at  https://www.okeefellc.com/events/ The event will take place from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, at the San Marino Club, located at 1685 E. Big Beaver Road in Troy, Michigan.

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Verse 1: Imagine a world where hunger is just a memory,
Where knowledge is free, and exploration is destiny.
We’ve got more than tech in our hands and our heads,
We’ve got compassion guiding us, that’s where it’s led.

Chorus:
No hunger, no greed, the stars call our name,
It’s the future we dared to dream, never the same.
From flip-phones to tablets and those warp drive dreams,
We’re bringing Roddenberry’s vision to life, or so it seems.

Verse 2:
Impulses pulse, and tricorders scan,
A Heisenberg Compensator – we’ll understand if we can.
Yet as long as we question, explore, and unite,
It’s not just sci-fi – it’s humanity’s light.

(solo)

Chorus:
No war, no fear, the cosmos are wide,
And with Starfleet’s ideals, we go side by side.
“Engage!” the future whispers as we aim for the skies,
With hope as our captain, and stars in our eyes.

Outro:
They asked how the Heisenberg Compensator works; “It does,” was the answer – such classic quirks!
It’s not about knowing; it’s about the quest,
To boldly go onward, the universe at our behest.

To the Final Frontier

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