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Carlos Aguilar, Head of Product at Hex
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Spoke at CDO Vision New York 2026

Carlos Aguilar

Head of Product at Hex

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Source: 734 The CIO Room leader profiles with at least one priority theme, from 742 leaders in the series. Share of those leaders in each theme; leaders may have multiple themes. Yellow marks Carlos's saved themes.

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ET · Talk

The Illusion of AI Productivity — Why AI ROI Slips Away—and Four Enterprise Stories That Solved It

In this keynote-style talk, Rémy Thellier confronts the “illusion of AI productivity”—the growing gap between individual time savings and enterprise-level ROI. While AI adoption is accelerating, most organizations still struggle to translate usage into measurable economic outcomes. The core argument is simple: ROI doesn’t fail because models aren’t good enough; it fails because workflows, governance, operating models, and measurement systems aren’t redesigned to capture value. To move from pilots to profit, Rémy is joined by four guest leaders from four of Snowflake’s most strategic AI/ML ecosystem partners. Together, they present a series of customer stories showing how enterprises convert AI from isolated productivity boosts into measurable financial impact—by embedding AI into governed data foundations, integrating it directly into operational workflows, and tying initiatives to concrete economic levers: cycle-time reduction that accelerates revenue, external spend compression, and operational risk reduction. Examples include an agentic application for IT software license management that identifies waste and automates reclamation, and a centralized, AI-powered marketing & sales decision engine that unifies signals across channels to improve pipeline quality, conversion, and execution speed. Designed for CDOs and CAIOs, the session delivers pragmatic shortcuts to results: repeatable patterns, proven metrics, and implementation playbooks that help leaders move beyond “hours saved” to board-ready outcomes—faster time-to-value, safer scale, and durable ROI.

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ET · Panel

Transforming Industries with AI: Enterprise Success Stories

As AI adoption expands from experimentation to enterprise-level implementation, understanding sector-spanning success stories becomes essential. This panel will explore how AI drives operational efficiency, smarter decision-making, and personalized experiences at scale. Leaders will discuss methods to align AI initiatives with business goals and address pressing issues around ethics, governance, and workforce adaptation. Panelists will examine methods for turning AI insights into actionable strategies that impact business performance.

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Working on now

Carlos is currently focusing on driving product initiatives at Hex, specifically enhancing user experience and data utilization

About

Carlos Aguilar is a seasoned product leader at Hex, leveraging his entrepreneurial spirit and deep expertise in data insights to drive innovation and create impactful products. As the former founder and CEO of Hashboard, Carlos has a proven track record of building successful companies from the ground up. His extensive background in product development and strategic business planning has empowered teams to harness data effectively, leading to measurable outcomes in various industries. Carlos’s passion for collaboration and networking within the tech community positions him as a valuable ally for those looking to expand their professional connections. Based in New York, he is well-versed in the latest trends in technology and data analytics, making him a go-to source for insights in these areas. Engaging with Carlos means connecting with a thought leader who champions innovation, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and community engagement within the tech landscape. He is always eager to connect with like-minded professionals, share knowledge, and foster dynamic partnerships.

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