AI Acceleration: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
AI is no longer just a tool—it has become agentic, able to act, decide, and learn in ways that touch every part of our lives. This is the most sweeping transformation in a century, reshaping how we live as consumers and how we work as companies reorganize around human agent collaboration. This Men’s Breakfast discussion will be led by parishioner, Tom Petro, author of “AI in the Boardroom: A Leaders Guide to Responsible Governance.”
In addition to the talk, enjoy a delicious breakfast prepared by Mike Tucker and his crew. Breakfast begins at 8 a.m. and the talk will begin around 8:30 a.m. A suggested donation of $10 per person will also be accepted online when you RSVP, or via cash/check at the door.
Childcare will be offered. Please note in your RSVP if you expect to use it.
Tom Petro brings decades of boardroom leadership and strategic insight to artificial intelligence, drawing from his experience as a CEO, corporate director, and venture investor. As managing partner of 1867 Capital Partners, he oversees investments in bioinformatics, fintech, and tech-enabled services. Tom has led two public and two private companies, including a NASDAQ IPO. Tom chairs the Risk Management and Trust committees at Univest Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: UVSP) and serves on the boards of Fintegra, Derstine’s Inc., and the NACD Philadelphia chapter. He also helps global firms launch venture studios as a board member-in-residence for Mach49. Tom’s AI expertise is demonstrated through his directorships with companies commercializing AI in life sciences, legal, insurance, and financial services. His articles on AI governance have appeared in Directors