"The State of AI in OC 2024 Report" highlights real-world
applications of AI across sectors, drawn from a series of
interviews with organizations across Orange County, CA, an emerging AI talent
hub.
IRVINE,
Calif., May 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CEO
Leadership Alliance Orange County (CLAOC) today released "The State
of AI in OC 2024 Report." Drawn from a series of interviews with
organizations across Orange County,
CA, and extensive research and analysis done with support
from McKinsey & Company, the report details artificial
intelligence (AI) investments, applications, talent pool, and
in-demand AI skills in Orange
County (OC). This is a first, as previously OC data related
to AI has been consolidated with nearby Los Angeles and San
Diego. Plus, most published research on AI adoption has been
from a national or global perspective, missing much of the progress
being made with AI beyond a few well-known players.
"For local investors, first-time founders,
and aspiring entrepreneurs, this vibrant ecosystem offers
unparalleled opportunities, particularly in the realm of artificial
intelligence." -serial AI entrepreneur and podcast host Ike
Kavas.
The 2024 State of AI in OC Report tells a story of growth and
momentum in this emerging AI Talent Hub:
- 400%+ growth in AI investment deals in OC in the past
decade.
- AI investment per capita in OC ahead or on par with peer
regions in CA and the U.S.
- AI trailblazers using AI in varied applications delivering
operational efficiencies and revenue-generating products and
services across sectors.
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"Orange County stands at the
forefront of innovation in Southern
California, leading the nation in the number of STEM
graduates, patents issued, and research investments in
universities," says serial AI entrepreneur and podcast host Ike
Kavas. "For local investors, first-time founders, and aspiring
entrepreneurs, this vibrant ecosystem offers unparalleled
opportunities, particularly in the realm of artificial
intelligence."
In addition to a well-connected community of entrepreneurs,
Orange County is working together
to develop a skilled, AI-ready talent pool, with strong ties
between educational institutions and employers and creating many
career pathways to good jobs.
"Our study highlights the dynamic and rapidly evolving nature of
the AI landscape in Orange
County," says Jasmine
Pachnanda, COO, CEO Leadership Alliance Orange County. "The
data and the AI advancements OC leaders shared with us underscore
the critical need for strategic investment in talent development
and ecosystem support to sustain and accelerate OC's AI growth
trajectory."
CLAOC invites the community, educators, and business leaders to
engage in the collective work underway to build a strong AI Talent
Hub in OC. Learn more at www.claoc.org.
About CEO Leadership Alliance Orange County
CLAOC is a coalition of more than 60 CEOs working together to
solve our county's most urgent problems and build a thriving
Orange County for all. To fuel OC
economic growth, close gaps, and secure future prosperity for all
our residents we are developing an innovation ecosystem – through a
focus on talent and capital. Our collective work will make it more
desirable for talent to stay, connect more of our residents to
higher-paying jobs, and strengthen new and established local
companies. www.claoc.org
Media Contact
Gwen Gulick, CEO Leadership
Alliance OC, 1 617-281-6027,
gwen.gulick@quickstepcommunications.com, www.claoc.org
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