In this podcast episode, Amir Bormand speaks with Nir Kaldero, Chief Data and AI Officer at NEORIS, about AI adoption from a leadership viewpoint. They delve into prioritizing business drivers, evaluating pilot programs, and ensuring investments lead to desired outcomes. NEORIS's role as a digital accelerator in assisting enterprises with their AI journeys is highlighted, emphasizing the importance of blending AI for cost savings and growth. Nir introduces a 'speed to value' methodology focusing on sponsorship, ROI, business readiness, and technical feasibility to prioritize AI projects effectively. Common mistakes enterprises make in AI adoption are discussed, alongside the potential of generative AI to revolutionize fields like customer service and analytics. The conversation underlines the necessity of aligning AI initiatives with business strategy and securing top-down support to ensure success and meaningful impact.

Highlights

01:17 The Role of AI in Business: A Leadership Perspective

04:50 Prioritizing Business Drivers and Pilot Programs in AI

05:49 The Four Pillars of Successful AI Adoption

12:58 Real-world Challenges and Opportunities in AI Implementation

14:39 Generative AI: Mistakes to Avoid and Opportunities to Seize

25:33 The Importance of Business Strategy in AI Adoption

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