Power Lunch: Competing in the Age of AI

Have we got an extra special day lined up for you! First up is the Chamber Ski Power Hour Plus (10am-11:45am) followed by an AI Packed Power Lunch presentation (12pm-1pm)!

Whether you’re enjoying both events or only coming for the Power Lunch, register today to be part of the change. 

Please register on the right of this page for the Power Lunch.

If you are joining us for the Ski Power Hour Plus as well, please click here to also register for skiing/boarding – we want to know who’s coming for the earlier fun.

This Power Lunch–hosted by Mammoth Hospital–is one not to miss. It will be packed with an insightful presentation on “Competing in the Age of AI” by Dr. Michael M. Karch, well known local and distinguished orthopedic surgeon and inventor.

Dr. Karch will go deep into the dynamic intersection of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare and business. He will share his extensive knowledge gained from implementing AI in medical practices, as well as insights from the books he authored, "Artificial Intelligence for the Everyday Person" and "The Paradox of Progress: The Roses and Thorns of Artificial Intelligence."

Power Lunch Presentation Overview:

• Integration of AI in Healthcare and Business: See how AI is revolutionizing medicine and retail, enhancing capabilities and operations.
• Pros and Cons of AI: Discuss AI’s dual nature, the benefits and challenges, including automation, job displacement, and ethical concerns.
• Economic Impact of AI: Understand AI's network, learning, and single homing effects and their competitive advantages and challenges for businesses.
• Behavioral Change and Employee Buy-in: Develop strategies to promote employee AI adoption and foster a culture that embraces technological advancements.
• Strategic AI Implementation: Outline effective governance and planning for AI to align with organizational goals and ethics.

Key Highlights:

• Learn from Dr. Karch’s AI experiences in surgery and business.
• Gain insights into balancing tech advancements with human-centric methods in business and healthcare.
• Get strategies for navigating AI adoption challenges across industries.

Spaces are limited
Join us for this compelling presentation that will equip you with the knowledge and strategies to integrate AI effectively and ethically. Dr. Karch’s expertise and practical examples will inspire you to leverage AI not just to compete, but to lead in the evolving landscape of modern business and healthcare.

Important Note:
Gondola access is exclusively for those attending the lunch.





Bio:
Michael Karch, M.D., is a multifaceted professional who combines expertise as an orthopedic surgeon specializing in computer-navigated and robotic hip and knee replacement. He also holds roles as an entrepreneur, inventor, author, and international disaster responder. Dr. Karch co-invented Smart Drill and SteriTools technologies, holding numerous patents in the medical device sector. He co-founded both, PEAK IV Therapy and Regenerative Medicine and the Mammoth Orthopedic Institute, serving as faculty for their fellowship training program. Additionally, he is an Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Georgetown University School of Medicine.

Dr. Karch's commitment to global health is evident in his rapid response work to international disasters. He was one of the first physicians on-site at Ground Zero following the September 11, 2001, attacks and has led Forward Surgical Teams to various disaster zones worldwide. He co-founded Mammoth Medical Missions 501(c)(3), an organization dedicated to providing immediate medical care in disaster and conflict zones. For his leadership during these missions, Dr. Karch has received two letters of commendation from the President of the United States and international recognition from the United Nations, and the governments of Iraq, Kurdistan, Nepal, Mexico, and the Philippines.
 
An accomplished author, Dr. Karch has written three books: "Tangible Heroes: The Force Multiplying Power of Ordinary People with Extraordinary Impact”, “Artificial Intelligence for the Everyday Person: Demystifying AI." He has recently completed his third book on AI ethics, "The Paradox of Progress: The Roses and Thorns of Artificial Intelligence."

He is currently enrolled in the Harvard Business School studying Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics. He is also studying machine learning in the Executive level certificate education program at MIT.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Dr. Karch is an avid endurance athlete. He has completed 57 marathons and 6 Iron Distance Triathlons. He has also participated in numerous ultra-distance running, cross-country skiing, and mountain biking events. He completed a solo, multiple-day, unsupported 211-mile run on the John Muir Trail in the High Sierra mountains of California. Additionally, he completed an ultra-run along the Inca Trail in the Peruvian Andes. He is a two-time finisher of the Badwater 135-mile Ultramarathon across Death Valley, often touted as the most challenging endurance footrace in the world.
 
Dr. Karch resides on his family ranch in Mammoth Lakes, California, with his wife, Kim, and their three children, Mia, Dane, and Olivia.