Turning AI hype into real growth at Kempower
Pete Nieminen, CIO of Kempower, takes you beyond the hype of generative AI and into the realities of implementing it in a fast-scaling business. In this on-demand talk, he shares how one of the fastest-growing EV charging companies in the world turns strategic AI visions into concrete actions that drive competitive advantage.
From vision to value: executing AI in a high-growth environment
Generative AI has dominated headlines, but in hypergrowth companies, the challenge is turning potential into measurable outcomes, fast. At Kempower, this means aligning AI initiatives with clear business goals, ensuring infrastructure readiness, and creating a governance framework that accelerates rather than slows innovation.
In his talk, Pete Nieminen will share how Kempower integrates AI into operations to improve efficiency, open new business opportunities, and enhance the meaningfulness of work. He will walk through practical examples ranging from predictive maintenance and resource optimization to autonomous AI agents that extend core capabilities.
With a focus on execution, Pete will explore how strategic planning, technology choices, and cultural readiness come together to ensure AI initiatives deliver tangible impact, especially in the context of rapid international expansion.