Lareina brings nearly 25 years of experience in advising clients on growth, technology, and transformation. As a leading expert in AI and emerging technologies, she is the director of technology research at the McKinsey Global Institute and the global head of McKinsey’s Alliances and Ecosystems, which include more than 100 technology collaborators that create world-class, custom tech capabilities for clients. She is passionate about helping software and AI companies develop and bring new technologies to market. She works with organizations across industries to deploy these new capabilities to realize greater productivity, improve the relationship between people and machines, and spark innovation in their businesses. Her expertise also includes frontier technologies that will shape the future of business.Lareina’s recent research includes Technology Trends Outlook, The State of AI, The Economic Potential of Generative AI, and The CEO’s Guide to Generative AI, each of which examine long-term technology shifts and their implications for different industries. Lareina is the host of the podcast series “At the Edge” that features leading thinkers on technology trends, and she frequently speaks at leading global conferences and industry events. Lareina has been involved in creating more inclusive workplaces for over a decade, serving as McKinsey’s first Chief Diversity Officer in 2018.