David Tan, a recognized expert in AI and watsonX, continues to be a sought-after thought leader in the tech industry, particularly for his expertise in IBM’s AI advancements. Tan, who is also CrushBank’s CTO, took center stage at a special reception hosted at IBM’s new One Madison office in New York City, where he shared insights into CrushBank’s successful collaboration with IBM.
The event, which brought together IBM’s Build/Embed Partners, was a celebration of the company’s latest AI developments. The reception highlighted how partners can leverage IBM’s cutting-edge technology, resources, and support — including contributions from IBM Build Engineering led by Jason Gartner — to accelerate their growth.
Onstage, Tan, alongside representatives from Sirion and Box, discussed how their companies are embedding watsonX into their solutions to drive innovation and improve client outcomes. Tan’s presence underscored his role as a key figure in the AI space, with his insights on AI integration continuing to be highly valued in industry conversations.
Reflecting on a strong 2024, Tan expressed excitement about the opportunities in 2025 to expand the partner community and deepen collaborations, particularly in bringing trustworthy AI solutions to clients across industries.