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AI from Pilot to Production: Closing the Gap Between Ambition and Execution
In this episode of AI for the C-Suite, ModelOp VP of Product Dave Trier unpacks why so many enterprise AI initiatives stall before reaching production—and how leaders can reverse the trend. Drawing on 20+ years of experience in AI strategy, ModelOps, and enterprise transformation, Dave shares hard truths from ModelOp’s 2025 AI Governance Benchmark Report and practical strategies for getting from big ideas to measurable business value.
Inside the conversation:
- The production bottleneck: Why 80% of enterprises have dozens of AI projects stuck in proposal or development—and the “blueprint” leaders need to break the logjam.
- From strategy to execution: How to turn boardroom-level AI visions into enforceable, operationalized processes that align risk appetite, business impact, and achievability.
- Taming fragmentation: Why a single AI use case can touch 10–12 different systems, and how consistent governance and integration can eliminate delays and risk.
- Quick wins while building for scale: The two-track approach to early AI success—low-risk internal use cases and targeted vendor point solutions.
- AI governance as an enabler: Moving beyond the “governance slows innovation” myth to see governance as the control tower that keeps AI initiatives safe, compliant, and on schedule.
- Metrics that matter: The four questions every C-suite leader should be able to answer instantly about their AI portfolio.
- Future-proofing with Agentic AI: Why this emerging capability could be the next internet—and how to prepare without overextending resources.
Dave’s insights cut through the hype to focus on what actually works—making this a must-listen for executives ready to turn AI from a promising pilot into a competitive advantage.
