Enterprise AI: The Hidden Complexity Behind Adoption and Scale

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AI:Unlocks - Sound Advice for the Future of Marketing with Megan C. Starkey

Megan C. Starkey

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With host Megan C. Starkey, AI:Unlocks explores the profound questions shaping marketing and business transformation. How do we harness AI while preserving human creativity? How do leaders balance innovation with risk protection? Some episodes feature AI avatar "guests", exploring innovative AI-assisted formats, while offering research backed methods, case studies and frameworks. From scaling AI adoption to building AI-ready teams, we equip executives with ideas to help you lead in the age of intelligence. Join us on this journey into marketing’s future. New episodes weekly.

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Enterprise AI: The Hidden Complexity Behind Adoption and Scale

AI:Unlocks - Sound Advice for the Future of Marketing with Megan C. Starkey

23 minutes 2 seconds

9 months ago

Enterprise AI: The Hidden Complexity Behind Adoption and Scale

In this episode of AI:Unlocks - Sound Advice for the Future of Marketing, host Megan Starkey and her AI avatars journey deep into the underworld, exploring the complexities of enterprise AI adoption not as a technology shift, but as a complete transformation of business processes, leadership, and culture.

We explore insights from recent digital transformation research and experience, emphasizing the critical role of bold executive leadership, AI-skilled talent, and data-driven decision-making.

Executives and business leaders will walk away with actionable strategies for

- Navigating AI orchestration and structuring

- Understanding technical debt and innovation drag

- Managing data as a product and

- Embedding security into AI operations.

Whether you're scaling pilot projects or restructuring your enterprise, this episode offers strategic guidance to help your organization thrive in the AI era.

P.s.: Hi, I'm Megan. I am a human. Welcome.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction & Overview
01:30 - The Executive Challenge: AI as a Business Transformation
04:15 - Pilot Projects vs. Bold Vision: Finding the Right Approach
07:45 - The Role of Leadership in AI Adoption
10:30 - Building AI-Ready Talent & Cross-Functional Teams
13:00 - The Importance of MLOps & Infrastructure Readiness
16:20 - Addressing Technical Debt & Security in AI Systems
19:00 - The Data Product Approach: Unlocking Business Value
21:15 - Explainability & Ethical AI Considerations
22:30 - Final Thoughts & Key Takeaways

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