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AI Doesn't Fail, Leadership Does with Dr. David Hardoon
91% of AI transformations fail.
Not because of the technology. But because of the questions nobody asks, the structures nobody wants to change, and the human side of transformation that gets quietly shelved in favour of another pilot.
In this episode of the AI Visionary Podcast, Joel Azariah and co-host Milind sit down with Dr. David Hardoon, one of the most candid and experienced AI leaders in the world today.
David has taken a path very few leaders in this space have. From academia to global consulting. From architecting Singapore's national AI strategy at the Monetary Authority of Singapore to building a greenfield AI consulting firm from scratch. He has seen AI transformation from every angle: as a researcher, a practitioner, a regulator, and the person accountable for making it work at a national level.
In this conversation, David shares what he has learned from two decades at the intersection of AI, business, and human behaviour. And he holds nothing back.
In this episode you will hear:
- Why the technology is the easy part of AI and what the hard part actually is
- The one question David asks in every AI meeting that most leaders are afraid to ask
- Why making AI the crown jewel of your transformation almost guarantees it will underdeliver
- How to move AI from a cost centre to a profit centre — and what organisational structures make that possible
- Why 91% of AI efforts fail — and what the 9% do differently
- How to manage fear and resistance in your organisation without losing your best people
- Why David believes standalone AI regulation is the wrong approach — and what should replace it
- The personal story behind David's resilience — and why it is the most important thing he brings to every boardroom
This is not another conversation about AI tools or trends. It is an honest, experience-driven discussion about what it actually takes to generate meaningful, sustainable ROI from AI.
If you are a CEO, board member, Chief AI Officer, or a leader trying to understand why your AI investments are not delivering the returns you expected — this episode is for you.
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About the AI Visionary Podcast
The AI Visionary Podcast is hosted by Joel Azariah and Milind. Our mission is to share actionable, unique and bold insights on one central question: how do we generate sustainable ROI from AI?
Each episode features global AI leaders speaking candidly about the real challenges, pathways to success, and pitfalls to avoid on the journey to meaningful AI transformation.
Available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Please like, subscribe and leave us a review — it helps more leaders find these conversations.
——
Guest: Dr. David Hardoon
Former Chief Data Officer, Monetary Authority of Singapore
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By Joel91% of AI transformations fail.
Not because of the technology. But because of the questions nobody asks, the structures nobody wants to change, and the human side of transformation that gets quietly shelved in favour of another pilot.
In this episode of the AI Visionary Podcast, Joel Azariah and co-host Milind sit down with Dr. David Hardoon, one of the most candid and experienced AI leaders in the world today.
David has taken a path very few leaders in this space have. From academia to global consulting. From architecting Singapore's national AI strategy at the Monetary Authority of Singapore to building a greenfield AI consulting firm from scratch. He has seen AI transformation from every angle: as a researcher, a practitioner, a regulator, and the person accountable for making it work at a national level.
In this conversation, David shares what he has learned from two decades at the intersection of AI, business, and human behaviour. And he holds nothing back.
In this episode you will hear:
- Why the technology is the easy part of AI and what the hard part actually is
- The one question David asks in every AI meeting that most leaders are afraid to ask
- Why making AI the crown jewel of your transformation almost guarantees it will underdeliver
- How to move AI from a cost centre to a profit centre — and what organisational structures make that possible
- Why 91% of AI efforts fail — and what the 9% do differently
- How to manage fear and resistance in your organisation without losing your best people
- Why David believes standalone AI regulation is the wrong approach — and what should replace it
- The personal story behind David's resilience — and why it is the most important thing he brings to every boardroom
This is not another conversation about AI tools or trends. It is an honest, experience-driven discussion about what it actually takes to generate meaningful, sustainable ROI from AI.
If you are a CEO, board member, Chief AI Officer, or a leader trying to understand why your AI investments are not delivering the returns you expected — this episode is for you.
——
About the AI Visionary Podcast
The AI Visionary Podcast is hosted by Joel Azariah and Milind. Our mission is to share actionable, unique and bold insights on one central question: how do we generate sustainable ROI from AI?
Each episode features global AI leaders speaking candidly about the real challenges, pathways to success, and pitfalls to avoid on the journey to meaningful AI transformation.
Available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Please like, subscribe and leave us a review — it helps more leaders find these conversations.
——
Guest: Dr. David Hardoon
Former Chief Data Officer, Monetary Authority of Singapore