Please note this event is in Australian Eastern Standard Time.
Behind the AI Curtain: Alumni and friends reveal how AI is really playing out — challenges, breakthroughs, and future trends,
The Lunchtime Series provides unique opportunities to hear cutting-edge learnings from Harvard alumni and friends who are having a positive impact on the world.
For our second Lunchtime Series event of 2025, drop into four interactive stations across the hour to hear from leaders and founders at:
Braid (Program Management)
Bigr (Social Media)
KPMG, and
Sharpen Advisory
They’ll share how they’re using AI in their daily work to drive real impact — all in a relaxed, friendly space for learning and reflection, whether you're just starting out or already experimenting.
Members: AUD25
Non-members: AUD40
All proceeds of this go to the Harvard Fellowship=Scholarship Fund.
Please note: This event is in-person. BYO Lunch and Drinks (many cafes downstairs)
Speakers:
Dilani Kahawala
Dilani Kahawala is the Co-Founder and CEO of Braid, and a seasoned product leader known for driving innovation and growth. She has led teams that delivered over $1B in revenue across enterprise SaaS, monetization, and e-commerce, consistently achieving outsized business outcomes.
Chris Smith is the Co-Founder of BIGR and brings 15 years of experience in marketing, social media, video games, and esports. From semi-pro gamer to CMO and commentator, Chris built a multi–7-figure marketing agency before launching BIGR—an AI-powered app that automates agency-level social media content for small to medium businesses.
Vaughan O'Leary is the Senior Product and Experience Manager at KPMG International, where he leads the global Interactive Learning Apps Programme. He manages several digital tools designed to engage and equip teams across the KPMG network to deliver exceptional client experiences.
Moderator:
Christian Gossan
Christian Gossan is the Managing Director at Sharpen Advisory, where he guides organizations through strategic planning, operational improvement, and the design and activation of impactful digital experiences. With over 23 years of global executive and consulting experience—including leadership roles at KPMG—Christian has delivered scaled digital solutions that have reached over 100,000 people in 100 countries and driven multimillion-dollar outcomes across sectors.
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