NUS BIZAlum

“𝘈𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩!”

That was Professor Jussi Keppo’s immediate reaction when we first invited him to moderate 𝐍𝐔𝐒 𝐁𝐈𝐙𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐧𝐬: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐈 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐦.

Last night, he proved himself absolutely 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵. 🎯

What unfolded quickly moved beyond AI hype into the real engine room of the AI boom — and the hard business realities leaders are now grappling with: energy constraints ⚡, compute demand 💻, cloud economics ☁️, enterprise adoption, and what it truly takes to scale AI meaningfully across organizations. 📈

One insight stood out clearly:
The companies winning with AI are not simply deploying more tools or chatbots. They are redesigning workflows, rebuilding operating models, and rethinking strategically how intelligence flows through the organization. 🔄

What made the session especially meaningful was seeing NUS Business School alumni at the forefront of one of the biggest business shifts — sharing sharp insights and real-world perspectives with the community. 🎓

Our heartfelt appreciation to Ananthan (Anan) Sanggar (MBA'17), Gaurav Havelia (MBA'16), and Professor Jussi Keppo for such a candid, insightful, and thought-provoking discussion.

And thank you to the incredible audience whose thoughtful questions made the session even more engaging. 🗣️

One hour is never enough for conversations with National University of Singapore alumni leaders at the forefront of such a rapidly evolving space.

𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕 2? 👀

𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧: 𝟐 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐁𝐈𝐙𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐧𝐬' '𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐈 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐦'!

Navigating the strategic and operational realities of the AI era requires more than just an industry perspective—it demands rigorous analytical insight. 📊 Meet our session moderator, Prof Jussi Keppo, Provost’s Chair Professor & Head of Analytics & Operations at NUS Business School.

Prof Keppo is a leading academic expert in risk management, analytics, and decision-making under uncertainty, directing executive education programs that bridge the gap between complex data and real-world business strategy. 🏢

With a distinguished international career - including years teaching at the University of Michigan - his research on investment analysis and strategic incentives has been widely published in top-tier global journals and featured in major publications like the Wall Street Journal and Fortune. Prof Keppo’s deep expertise lies in helping organisations, from startups to Fortune 100 companies, translate advanced analytical models into actionable business value. 📈

He brings a masterful, big-picture perspective to our panel, ensuring a pragmatic discussion on how modern enterprises can balance technological innovation with operational efficiency. 🌏

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🎙️ The Talk: Powering the AI Boom

Prof Keppo will guide our featured speakers, Ananthan (Anan) Sanggar and Gaurav Havelia, through a high-impact virtual session. 📉

In just one hour, we will cover:

• The Engine of AI: A business-leader view of what’s truly powering the AI boom. 🚀
• The Bottlenecks: Where the real constraints are emerging in energy and infrastructure. ⚠️
• The Strategy: What these shifts mean for your business decisions next. 💡

Join us to understand the physical realities and strategic demands of the AI era. ✨ Register via link in bio!

Moving from AI experimentation to enterprise-scale ex*****on requires a foundation that is as agile as it is robust. ☁️

Meet our next featured speaker, Gaurav Havelia, Head of Business Development (Infrastructure Migration & Modernization) at Amazon Web Services (AWS) and National University of Singapore MBA '16. 🎓

Gaurav is a go-to-market leader at AWS, driving enterprise migration and modernization across ASEAN with a focus on helping organizations unlock real business value from cloud and AI. 🚀

With over a decade of experience across AWS and Microsoft, he works closely with senior executives to navigate large-scale technology shifts—from cloud-native platforms to the emerging world of generative and agentic AI. Gaurav’s work sits at the intersection of strategy and ex*****on, helping enterprises move beyond experimentation to operationalising AI in a way that is economically viable and business-relevant. 📈

He brings a pragmatic perspective on how organizations can balance innovation with cost, complexity, and long-term competitiveness in the AI era. 🌏

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🎙️ The Talk: Powering the AI Boom
Gaurav joins Ananthan (Anan) Sanggar and Prof Jussi Keppo for a high-impact virtual session. 📉

In just one hour, we will cover:
• The Engine of AI: A business-leader view of what’s truly powering the AI boom. 🚀
• The Bottlenecks: Where the real constraints are emerging in energy and infrastructure. ⚠️
• The Strategy: What these shifts mean for your business decisions next. 💡

Join us to understand the physical realities and strategic demands of the AI era. ✨ Register via link in bio.

𝐍𝐔𝐒 𝐁𝐈𝐙 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 - 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞'𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮! Share a memory, thank someone who supported you, or leave words of encouragement for your fellow graduands on our Business Graduation Times 2026: Dedications board (link in bio) 💙 Plus, you will stand a chance to win exclusive Bean or Bloom LiNUS mini plushies 👀🦁 BIZ alumni, family members and loved ones are also warmly welcome to submit messages too!

To participate in the giveaway:
1. 📍 Submit your message on our Business Graduation Times (link in bio)
2. 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐓: Include your full name and programme in your sign off
3. Submit your entry by 30 June 2026

Winners will be contacted via email or WhatsApp, so do keep a lookout!

The AI revolution is fuelled by more than just data — it requires unprecedented levels of power and infrastructure. ⚡️

Meet our featured speaker, Ananthan Sanggar, Global Sales Leader & Group Client Executive (Data Centre Segment) at Hitachi Energy and NUS MBA ‘17. 🎓

Ananthan is a Global Sales Leader in the energy sector, focused on meeting the rapidly growing infrastructure demands of the data centre industry. 🏢

With over 20 years of international experience spanning global account management, business leadership, operations, and service delivery, he brings a proven track record of driving growth and building strategic partnerships. 🤝

Ananthan’s expertise lies in leading cross-functional teams to deliver measurable business value in an increasingly complex energy landscape. 🌏

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🎙️ The Talk: Powering the AI Boom
Ananthan joins our other speakers, Gaurav and Prof Keppo, for a high-impact session. 📈

In just one hour, we will cover:
• The Engine of AI: A business-leader view of what’s truly powering the AI boom. 🚀
• The Bottlenecks: Where the real constraints are emerging in energy and infrastructure. ⚠️
• The Strategy: What these shifts mean for your business decisions next. 💡

Join us to understand the physical realities and strategic demands of the AI era. ✨ Register via link in bio.