Most organizations are still unprepared for the real challenges AI brings. This episode with Chief Data Officer Elena Alikhachkina cuts through the noise to tackle what actually matters: governance, accountability, and leadership in the age of intelligent systems.

We explore why AI initiatives fail more often than they succeed—and how “shadow AI” is quietly introducing risk into even the most sophisticated organizations. More importantly, we break down what executives must understand now to stay competitive: from building formal AI education pathways to redefining decision-making frameworks at the highest levels of leadership.

If you’re a CEO, Chief Data Officer, CIO, CTO, Chief Compliance Officer, or board-level executive, this conversation is essential. The future of your organization depends not just on adopting AI—but on governing it effectively, measuring its value, and ensuring your leadership team is truly AI-literate.

Topics covered:

• Why most AI projects fail—and how to fix it
• The hidden risks of shadow AI inside your organization
• How to quantify the ROI of AI governance
• Why AI literacy is now a board-level priority
• The evolving role of executives in an AI-driven enterprise

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Chapters

• 00:00 The Role of Accountability in AI Governance
• 05:36 The Need for Formal Curriculum in AI Education
• 13:06 Preventing Cross-Functional Gridlock in AI Deployments
• 18:52 Challenges in AI Project Success and Quality of Decisions
• 35:07 Workforce Development and AI Literacy
• 40:25 Demystifying AI for Non-Technical Executives

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