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Pegasystems CEO Alan Trefler on technology transitions and using chess to navigate business strategies

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On this episode of PNC C-Speak, Alan Trefler, founder and CEO of Pegasystems, joins to discuss his entrepreneurial journey that led to a billion-dollar company. He shares the importance of fostering curiosity in business, managing technological transitions and the impact of AI on future business processes.

Trefler also touches on his passion for chess — he became a master at age 19 — and his experiences and lessons as the son of a Holocaust survivor and his philanthropic efforts through the Trefler Foundation.

Listen to the podcast to learn more about:

· Pega’s business model and impact (2:05)

· How Pega has navigated major technology transitions (4:32)

· Trefler’s North Star as he leads the company (6:39)

· How chess factors into Trefler’s business strategy (12:46)

· Trefler’s favorite spot in Boston (22:16)

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By PNC Bank

Subscribe to C-Speak so you never miss an episode. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

On this episode of PNC C-Speak, Alan Trefler, founder and CEO of Pegasystems, joins to discuss his entrepreneurial journey that led to a billion-dollar company. He shares the importance of fostering curiosity in business, managing technological transitions and the impact of AI on future business processes.

Trefler also touches on his passion for chess — he became a master at age 19 — and his experiences and lessons as the son of a Holocaust survivor and his philanthropic efforts through the Trefler Foundation.

Listen to the podcast to learn more about:

· Pega’s business model and impact (2:05)

· How Pega has navigated major technology transitions (4:32)

· Trefler’s North Star as he leads the company (6:39)

· How chess factors into Trefler’s business strategy (12:46)

· Trefler’s favorite spot in Boston (22:16)

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