The 4 Crucial Stages of Successful Generative AI Integration
Adoption of Gen AI is on the rise, but research suggests that only 10% of companies are successfully scaling their AI initiatives. In this article, an artificial intelligence and data analytics leader explains the key steps organizations must take to achieve their AI ambitions.
Chas Stikeleather
Chas Stikeleather is an artificial intelligence and data analytics leader with experience at Bain & Company and Toptal. He has spent most of his career helping Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms, and SMBs across industries to optimize their data. Chas holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Stetson University and a master’s degree in analytics from North Carolina State University.
Assessing the Business Value of New AI Initiatives: A Strategic Framework
Some AI initiatives cut costs and drive innovation—others waste company resources without much ROI. An artificial intelligence and data analytics leader describes an effective framework for evaluating whether an AI project can deliver tangible, hard-hitting value.
Chas Stikeleather
Chas is an artificial intelligence and data analytics leader with experience at Bain & Company and Toptal. He has spent most of his career helping Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms, and SMBs across industries get the most out of their data. Chas holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Stetson University and a master’s degree in analytics from North Carolina State University.
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