From the editor
Hello, and welcome to our first guest-edited issue of FutuConnect!
A few weeks ago, our regular editor reached out to me asking if I’d be interested in taking over our newsletter’s curatorial and editorial role for a special issue dedicated to a topic that’s been close to my heart for quite some time. It certainly didn’t take me long to say yes.
In this year’s last edition of FutuConnect, our topic will be data and AI. Our people have written a ton about this subject, and I’ve done my best to put together a nice ensemble of content that covers as many bases and viewpoints as possible, from a basic introduction of key terms and concepts to concrete examples of putting them to use.
Why this topic? To put it simply: Data and AI represent a huge opportunity for organizations regardless of their industry, but many are struggling to find ways to harness them to achieve actual, positive outcomes. At Futurice, we’ve dedicated a lot of time and energy to changing this by demystifying the topic and keeping the discourse tangible and closely connected to our day-to-day lives. One of my own contributions to this is our brand new book, Growth Reinvented – more on that below!
When it comes to data and AI, there’s plenty to learn – and no one knows everything. Let’s keep exploring, experimenting, and getting smarter together!
Mika Ruokonen
VP, Futurice Helsinki,
FutuConnect Guest Editor