The digital transformation partner for enterprise leaders looking to capture real business value from software, data, and AI.

Bellevue, WA
Joined July 2013
A little Planet Day throwback from our team in India! Planet Day is all about celebrating the people who make our community what it is—and these photos capture that spirit perfectly. Good food, great conversations, plenty of smiles, and time together outside of the day-to-day.
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Today, we celebrate Mexican Independence Day, a day to honor the rich culture, vibrant traditions, and resilient spirit of Mexico. Join us in recognizing this historic day and the contributions of the Mexican community, not only today but every day!
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Remembering and honoring those we lost 25 years ago today. #NeverForget #WeRemember
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Happy Labor Day from Launch! Today, we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and achievements of workers everywhere. #HappyLaborDay #LaborDay #CelebratingWorkers #Appreciation
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India Independence Day is not only a celebration of India's freedom but also an opportunity to appreciate the values of independence, diversity, and resilience. Let's celebrate the spirit of India and its contribution to our global community. #IndiaIndependenceDay
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Most companies cannot show a return on AI. Not because the technology does not work. Because they are running it backwards. AI is not a technology initiative. It is a business strategy decision. Read more in our article: lnkd.in/eY2S5Kfc
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Yesterday, we headed to @Microsoft Chicago with senior leaders for an executive roundtable on one of the biggest questions facing organizations today: How do you move beyond AI pilots and start creating measurable business value?
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Most organizations already have AI in production, but when leadership asks how decisions are governed, the answers are often fragmented. This is where many AI initiatives start to break down. If you're scaling AI, this is worth a read: bit.ly/49cfg6b
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Join @Microsoft Cloud Solution Architects Mike Shelton, Lauren Hartman, and Kevin Gates, alongside Launch's AI leadership team, for an executive roundtable focused on turning AI investments into measurable outcomes. Reserve your seat: lnkd.in/ebkPXfy4
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Companies think scaling AI is a technology problem. It's actually a decision-making problem. The organizations seeing real results aren't replacing people with AI. They're building systems where AI handles speed and scale, while humans provide context. bit.ly/4nsOOeK
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Launch and @Microsoft have partnered for more than two decades defining new technologies and delivering business transformation at the intersection of AI, cloud, and data. Learn more about our Microsoft partnership here: lnkd.in/eYAjefXU
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What does it take to move from AI pilots to enterprise-wide transformation? That was the focus of last week's discussion, "Leading AI Transformation: What CEOs and Directors Need to Operationalize Now," featuring Launch's Nick Polachek, CFA at Chicago AI Week.
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In this video, Launch President John Cipolla explains a simple truth: AI doesn’t fix broken ways of working—it scales them. The companies seeing real results are doing one thing differently: They align first. Learn how we approach AI alignment and scaling: lnkd.in/gdM-Fb8H
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Our Guadalajara office is officially open! What started as a growing team has become an important part of our global organization, supporting both Launch and @ThePlanetGroup_. Welcome to Guadalajara! 🇲🇽
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Launch works with leading AI and technology providers, but our recommendations start with your goals, your standards, and your existing stack. Learn how we help organizations turn AI investments into business outcomes: lnkd.in/egmkuGms
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Looking back on the incredible conversations from our @Microsoft Executive AI Roundtable events in San Francisco, Detroit, and Dallas. Next up: Atlanta on June 23. Join us as we continue the conversation. lnkd.in/ed8dVzRT
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The Bellevue team recently celebrated Waffle Wednesday with a DIY waffle bar loaded with strawberries, chocolate chips, whipped cream, syrup, and plenty of sprinkles. A little team time, a lot of toppings, and no shortage of creativity. 🧇
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Last week, Launch and @Microsoft welcomed enterprise leaders for a discussion on AI adoption. Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed so openly. The willingness to share both successes and challenges made for a thoughtful and highly engaging discussion!
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One software team cut sprint cycles from two weeks to one week and started shipping features in days. In this clip, Launch President John Cipolla shares what made that possible. launchconsulting.com/
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Most organizations already have AI in production, but when leadership asks how decisions are governed, risks are managed, or compliance is enforced across systems, the answers are often fragmented. If you’re scaling AI, this is worth a read: bit.ly/49cfg6b
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