Closing Bell

Whether in the creative, academic, or health and data, technology is evolving at a rapid pace. Adaptability is crucial to innovators and the business minded. Thought leaders agree that the human element will remain a key component to solving problems, as well as creating solutions across research and business.

How do you feel about the way artificial intelligence is modifying business practices?

We see AI as a collaborator, not a replacement. It’s a tool that amplifies human creativity rather than diminishing it. —Skye Bailey, Producer, Gannet Creative House

Artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing how academic labs operate. AI tools are increasingly being used to automate experimental design and enhance fabrication workflows through AI-guided optimization and property prediction. While this transformation is positive, it requires thoughtful oversight. —Dr. Jamel Ali, Professor of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, and Research Team

AI isn’t replacing people; it’s empowering them. The most successful organizations will blend human judgment with machine precision. We have been focused on moving folks from fear to fluency. —Eduardo Gonzalez Loumiet,  MBA, PMP, CPHIMS, Partner, Ruvos

→ How do you balance adopting new technologies with maintaining the human element in your business?

While we embrace innovation, we never lose sight of storytelling, emotion, and human connection. Those are the things technology can enhance but never replicate. Our goal is always to use tech to serve the story, not the other way around. —Skye Bailey, Producer, Gannet Creative House

Internally, it all comes down to making sure authority and accountability is given to a person in a position to grow and succeed. We have very different tools now than we did 11 years ago, but it’s still about giving our people hard problems, lots of sharp tools, and room to explore. —John Wargo, Chief Technology Officer, Beast Code

→ What innovation do you believe will have the biggest impact on your industry in the next five years?

The largest impact will likely come from hybrid fabrication platforms that combine high-resolution 3D printing
with multimaterial multiscale capabilities. —Dr. Jamel Ali, Professor of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, and Research Team

I strongly believe the combination of AI and interoperability will finally connect our nation’s public health infrastructure with the private health care space, creating a smarter, more resilient system for everyone. —Eduardo Gonzalez Loumiet, 
MBA, PMP, CPHIMS, Partner, Ruvos

I think that connectivity technologies (5G, Internet Constellations, etc.) are going to continue to connect previously disconnected environments. Lightweight data visualization has been in high demand, and years ago we pivoted to bring a web-based company to better take advantage of it. Right now, internet and internal network access continues to be a challenge, but with connectivity technology on the rise, I think a lot of those barriers will start breaking down. —John Wargo, Chief Technology Officer, Beast Code

→ In one word, how would you describe the pace of technological change in your field right now?

Relentless. —Skye Bailey, Producer, Gannet Creative House

Accelerating. —Dr. Jamel Ali, Professor of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, and Research Team

Exponential. —Eduardo Gonzalez Loumiet,  MBA, PMP, CPHIMS, Partner, Ruvos

→ Parting words of wisdom:

Technology should always serve people. The goal isn’t to chase the next big thing but to use innovation with intention … to solve real problems, empower communities, and make life better for others. —Eduardo Gonzalez Loumiet,  MBA, PMP, CPHIMS, Partner, Ruvos