Listen "AI Readiness Ep 05: Scaling AI Without the Hype – Lessons in Culture, Governance & Delivery"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Andy Davis chats with Ako Sabir, a seasoned data and transformation leader in the insurance sector, about what really holds organisations back from embedding AI at scale.Ako unpacks why technical challenges are rarely the true blockers, and why structural complexity, poor early decisions, and cultural resistance often derail even the best-intentioned AI strategies. From avoiding "proof-of-concept purgatory" to building governance that enables rather than polices, this conversation is packed with real-world experience.You’ll hear practical advice on how to balance value delivery with foundational maturity — and why successful AI isn’t about tools, but about mindset, trust, and timing.Want to take part in our podcast series? Register your interest here - https://forms.office.com/e/pXathB2tMD
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