The Surprising Role of Constraints in Accelerating AI-Driven Innovation with Curtis Sherbo

Curtis Sherbo of Athenahealth reveals a transformative approach to AI adoption by focusing on organizational efficiency and learning.

Discover how a small, customer-focused team restructured their product and engineering strategies to prioritize flow over technology. By adopting Team Topologies and fostering a culture of learning and prototyping, they achieved rapid innovation and outpaced larger competitors.

Curtis shares insights on managing dependencies, embracing a product-oriented mindset, and empowering teams to experiment, offering a blueprint for leaders eager to drive meaningful change in the fast-evolving tech landscape.

June 2, 2026

38 min

Jeff Keyes

The Surprising Role of Constraints in Accelerating AI-Driven Innovation with Curtis Sherbo