
HBR IdeaCastHow AI Is Changing Innovation: Why Speed Alone Isn’t a Strategy
Oct 1, 2026 · 27 min
AI is making it faster and cheaper than ever to turn ideas into prototypes, products, and businesses—but that abundance creates new challenges for leaders. In episode 3 of a special four-part series on how AI is changing leadership, we look at the ways industry leaders are using AI to truly gain a competitive edge and innovate for the future. Cisco Chief Product Officer Jeetu Patel explains how AI…