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Rich Mulholland: from AI hype to real ROI

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Why 80% of AI projects fail and how to join the 20% that succeed.

Rich Mulholland (Too Many Robots) and Dr. Bongani Andy Mabaso reveal why 80% of AI projects fail — and how to join the 20% that generate real ROI. Learn tactical strategies for AI readiness, data preparation, and cultural adoption in South African businesses, with case studies from financial services leaders unlocking hundreds of millions in value.
Chapters
  • 00:01 Introduction to Local Logic podcast and the ROI challenge in AI
  • 01:21 Focusing on business fundamentals rather than AI hype
  • 02:48 The gap between enterprise AI failures and individual adoption
  • 05:41 AI as a foundational technology similar to the internet
  • 09:29 Learning from the dot-com bubble and avoiding AI strategy silos
  • 12:00 AI readiness assessment and implementation approach
  • 14:53 Measuring ROI from AI implementations
  • 17:58 Balancing risk and reward in AI investments
  • 24:24 Empowering employees with AI tools
  • 27:30 Creating a culture of AI adoption
17 Nov English South Africa Business · Technology

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