TECH TALK X

DeepSeek: The Perfect Business School Case in AI Disruption

Tuesday, 4 February 2025

1.00 pm CET

Duration: 60 min

 

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, may have just rewritten the rules of the AI game. With an open-source model that outperforms Meta’s open-source LLaMA and close to the best frontier models from tech giants, developed and used at a fraction of the price of what investors have been told is necessary to build a model, DeepSeek is more than just a new player – it’s a potential paradigm shift.

From competitive strategy and ecosystem play to innovation and geopolitical dynamics, this case encompasses all the complexities of navigating today’s AI driven era.

This TECH TALK, moderated by Robert Maciejko, INSEAD AI alumni co-founder, brings together INSEAD faculty Theodoros Evgeniou, Andrew Shipilov and Peter Zemsky to break down why DeepSeek is such a big deal and what it signals for the future of AI and business strategy.

Join us for a dynamic discussion that unpacks the lessons from this real-world case and offers insights for leaders tackling the future of AI and beyond.

Andrew Shipilov

Professor of Strategy - The John H. Loudon Chaired Professor of International Management

Theos Evgeniou

Professor of Technology & Business

Peter Zemsky

Professor of Strategy – The Eli Lilly Chaired Professor of Strategy and Innovation

Robert Maciejko (MBA'92J)

Co-Founder, INSEAD AI Alumni