Michelle Bazargan is a Sr. Director Strategy and Innovation in Gartner's CIO Research group. Ms. Bazargan inspires leaders to re-invent their future business models through sustainable strategies that will keep them competitive in the long-term. She is fueled by the mindset that purpose-driven businesses are particularly well-positioned to tackle the world’s biggest problems. She inspires leaders and organizations to see the art of the possible by introducing the latest market trends and business innovations.
She believes collaboration through shared intelligence and diversity of thoughts are what drives creativity and competitive edge. This is accomplished by the combination of ecosystems and product innovation methods, which in my view is what it takes to bring breakthrough ideas to life.
Her continuing dedication to shaping the future of business stems from her diverse leadership and technology background spanning startups and complex enterprise organizations. More importantly, she is a huge advocate for continuous learning and inquisitive curiosity.