LOS ANGELES | April 30, 2018 – On April 10, 2018, Matthew Johnson, Managing Partner of Drake Star Partners spoke at Avasant’s 2018 Empowering Beyond Summit, in Los Angeles. A leading management consulting firm focused on translating the power of technology into realizable business strategies, Avasant hosts this yearly summit, with “The Power of Digital to Drive Business Outcomes” as this year’s guiding theme.
As part of this tech disruptors’ panel, Mr. Johnson’s roundtable looked at the topic of the “Art of the Possible: How Blockchain, AI, AR/VR are Distrupting Various Industries.” Joining Mr. Johnson were seasoned industry experts Akshay Khanna, Partner, Avasant (and the panel’s moderator), Joe Chung, Enterprise Strategist, Amazon, Greg Gewickey, VP Emerging Tech, Warner Bros, and Vasily Starostenko, Product Strategist, Tesla.
Matthew Johnson of Drake Star Partners, commented: “Avasant’s yearly event in Los Angeles is a well-regarded technology summit that promotes a dynamic conversation on truly disruptive companies and the future of innovation. It was an honor to be included on a panel with representatives of such prestigious companies as Tesla, Warner Bros, Google, Amazon, Hyperloop and Avasant, and to bring Drake Star Partners’ global investment banking expertise in technology M&A to the discussion.”
Avasant Global CEO, Kevin S. Parikh, commented: “The Digital Age promises a future when automation frees humanity to reach its greatest potential. It was a pleasure hearing from industry experts, like Matthew Johnson, from Drake Star Partners, who shared his professional experience guiding technology companies with their M&A and growth strategies.”
Avasant’s Empowering Beyond Summit took place at Warner Bros. Studios, in Los Angeles. It is designed to inspire and stimulate peer-based dialogue between providers, partners, and technology vendors who are looking to co-create business value for their clients.
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About Avasant
Avasant is a leading management consulting firm focused on translating the power of technology into realizable business strategies for the world’s largest corporations. Specializing in digital and IT transformation, sourcing advisory, global strategy, and governance services, Avasant prides itself on delivering high-value engagements through industry-focused innovation and flexible client-based solutions.
Our seasoned professionals have an average of 20 years of industry-honed expertise, having conducted 1000+ engagements in over 40 countries. Avasant’s next-generation consulting and advisory methods have made it the top-ranked firm in its class, with recognition from numerous organizations, including Vault, NOA, IAOP, and Wall Street Journal.
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