The Business Case for AI by Kavita Ganesan Summary
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Demystifying AI for business leaders, "The Business Case for AI" - endorsed by Ethereum co-founder Charles Hoskinson - transforms complex technology into actionable strategy. How did this #1 Amazon bestseller convince skeptical executives that AI isn't just hype but their competitive advantage?
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When the AI Revolution Isn't What You Expected
Here's a radical idea that might save your company millions: stop trying to implement AI. At least, that's the counterintuitive wisdom at the heart of understanding what artificial intelligence can actually do for business. We've been sold a vision of AI as the ultimate solution to every business problem, yet 85% of AI projects fail to deliver meaningful results. Why? Because somewhere between the executive boardroom and the implementation team, we forgot to ask the most basic question: Does this problem actually need AI, or would better software engineering-or even a well-designed spreadsheet-work just fine? This isn't about dismissing AI's potential. It's about cutting through the hype to find where intelligence, artificial or otherwise, truly creates value. Think of AI not as a magic wand but as a specialized tool in your business toolkit-powerful when applied correctly, wasteful when forced into the wrong situations. The truth is, pursuing "AI for AI's sake" has become an expensive corporate ritual-driven by executive pressure, funding opportunities, and marketing goals that rarely deliver business value. Understanding what AI actually is, where it creates genuine value, and how to implement it strategically separates successful transformations from expensive failures that drain resources while delivering nothing but disappointment.
Understanding AI's Capabilities and Essential Principles for Success
Separating AI Myths from Reality
Where AI Creates Real Business Value Across Industries
Mining Insights from Data's Hidden Depths
Building Your AI-Ready Foundation Through Systematic Planning
Your Next Move in the Intelligence Game
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