In a landscape where AI dominates boardroom conversations, CapTech’s 2025 Executive Research reveals that while the pressure to “do AI” is intense, true value comes from a business-first, not tech-first, approach. CapTech’s CTO Brian Bischoff sits down with Sr. Consultant Maddy Stevens to discuss why:<ul><li>Many executives feel pressured to implement AI without clear business goals.</li><li>Short-term, value-driven projects outperform long-term, vague AI mandates.</li><li>Security and compliance concerns often stall innovation but can be managed with early stakeholder involvement.</li><li>Employee adoption is critical; and resistance can derail even the best initiatives.</li><li>Iterative, experimental approaches and clear communication drive sustainable AI success.</li></ul>Read the full research here: <a href='https://www.captechconsulting.com/articles/why-so-many-ai-initiatives-are-failing-to-deliver-roi'>https://www.captechconsulting.com/articles/why-so-many-ai-initiatives-are-failing-to-deliver-roi</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;In a landscape where AI dominates boardroom conversations, CapTech’s 2025 Executive Research reveals that while the pressure to “do AI” is intense, true value comes from a business-first, not tech-first, approach. CapTech’s CTO Brian Bischoff sits down with Sr. Consultant Maddy Stevens to discuss why:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Many executives feel pressured to implement AI without clear business goals.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Short-term, value-driven projects outperform long-term, vague AI mandates.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Security and compliance concerns often stall innovation but can be managed with early stakeholder involvement.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Employee adoption is critical; and resistance can derail even the best initiatives.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Iterative, experimental approaches and clear communication drive sustainable AI success.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Read the full research here: &lt;a href='https://www.captechconsulting.com/articles/why-so-many-ai-initiatives-are-failing-to-deliver-roi'&gt;https://www.captechconsulting.com/articles/why-so-many-ai-initiatives-are-failing-to-deliver-roi&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In a landscape where AI dominates boardroom conversations, CapTech’s 2025 Executive Research reveals that while the pressure to “do AI” is intense, true value comes from a business-first, not tech-first, approach. CapTech’s CTO Brian Bischoff sits down with Sr. Consultant Maddy Stevens to discuss why: Many executives feel pressured to implement AI without clear business goals.Short-term, value-driven projects outperform long-term, vague AI mandates.Security and compliance concerns often stall...

From Hype to ROI: How Leaders Navigate AI Adoption

Unlock the true potential of your organization in the AI economy, where data quality, strategic focus, and reusable solutions are the keys to transformative success. In episode, host Vinnie Schoenfelder welcomes Cameron Snapp for a discussion on why AI is only as powerful as the data behind it, and how companies can avoid common pitfalls while accelerating innovation, discussing:<ul><li>Data quality and governance are essential for effective AI.</li><li>Start with focused, well-defined problems—don’t try to solve everything at once.</li><li>Reusable methods and accelerators help scale AI and integrate new data sources.</li><li>AI changes job roles; those who adapt will thrive.</li></ul>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Unlock the true potential of your organization in the AI economy, where data quality, strategic focus, and reusable solutions are the keys to transformative success. In episode, host Vinnie Schoenfelder welcomes Cameron Snapp for a discussion on why AI is only as powerful as the data behind it, and how companies can avoid common pitfalls while accelerating innovation, discussing:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Data quality and governance are essential for effective AI.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Start with focused, well-defined problems—don’t try to solve everything at once.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Reusable methods and accelerators help scale AI and integrate new data sources.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;AI changes job roles; those who adapt will thrive.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>

Unlock the true potential of your organization in the AI economy, where data quality, strategic focus, and reusable solutions are the keys to transformative success. In episode, host Vinnie Schoenfelder welcomes Cameron Snapp for a discussion on why AI is only as powerful as the data behind it, and how companies can avoid common pitfalls while accelerating innovation, discussing: Data quality and governance are essential for effective AI.Start with focused, well-defined problems—don’t try to ...

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Agentic AI is reshaping industries, offering unparalleled opportunities for innovation and efficiency. In the latest episode of CapTech Trends, host Brian Bischoff welcomes Jason Dods and Kevin Vaughan, leaders in CapTech’s AI space, for a conversation on how agentic AI can drive value and transformation across organizations. Listen in as they explore the capabilities and future potential of agentic AI, discussing:<ul><li>The evolution of AI into autonomous reasoning systems</li><li>Techniques for leveraging multi-agent orchestration in various sectors</li><li>Real-world implementations in sports, entertainment, and logistics</li><li>Strategies to begin integrating agentic AI into your business processes</li></ul>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Agentic AI is reshaping industries, offering unparalleled opportunities for innovation and efficiency. In the latest episode of CapTech Trends, host Brian Bischoff welcomes Jason Dods and Kevin Vaughan, leaders in CapTech’s AI space, for a conversation on how agentic AI can drive value and transformation across organizations. Listen in as they explore the capabilities and future potential of agentic AI, discussing:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The evolution of AI into autonomous reasoning systems&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Techniques for leveraging multi-agent orchestration in various sectors&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Real-world implementations in sports, entertainment, and logistics&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Strategies to begin integrating agentic AI into your business processes&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Agentic AI is reshaping industries, offering unparalleled opportunities for innovation and efficiency. In the latest episode of CapTech Trends, host Brian Bischoff welcomes Jason Dods and Kevin Vaughan, leaders in CapTech’s AI space, for a conversation on how agentic AI can drive value and transformation across organizations. Listen in as they explore the capabilities and future potential of agentic AI, discussing: The evolution of AI into autonomous reasoning systemsTechniques for leveraging...

Agentic AI: Solving Complex Problems with Specialized, Autonomous Agents

What transformative potential does agentic AI hold for businesses? Join host Brian Bischoff, CapTech CTO, along with Liz McBride and Shane Sullivan, leaders in CapTech&apos;s AI space, as they discuss what agentic AI means for the future and how it can catalyze change across organizations. Tune in to explore:<ul><li>Agentic AI’s pivotal role in achieving business outcomes</li><li>Building trust and mitigating bias in AI systems</li><li>Why the human role is essential in AI</li><li>Examples of practical AI applications in healthcare and finance</li></ul>

<description>&lt;p&gt;What transformative potential does agentic AI hold for businesses? Join host Brian Bischoff, CapTech CTO, along with Liz McBride and Shane Sullivan, leaders in CapTech&amp;apos;s AI space, as they discuss what agentic AI means for the future and how it can catalyze change across organizations. Tune in to explore:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Agentic AI’s pivotal role in achieving business outcomes&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Building trust and mitigating bias in AI systems&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why the human role is essential in AI&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Examples of practical AI applications in healthcare and finance&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>

What transformative potential does agentic AI hold for businesses? Join host Brian Bischoff, CapTech CTO, along with Liz McBride and Shane Sullivan, leaders in CapTech's AI space, as they discuss what agentic AI means for the future and how it can catalyze change across organizations. Tune in to explore: Agentic AI’s pivotal role in achieving business outcomesBuilding trust and mitigating bias in AI systemsWhy the human role is essential in AIExamples of practical AI applications in healthcar...

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How can AI help overcome business challenges and enhance customer experiences? Join us as host Vinnie Schoenfelder, CapTech Principal, Strategic Innovation, Brian Bischoff, CapTech CTO, and Bree Basham, CapTech CX Lead, discuss CapTech’s annual tech trends and what 2025 has in store for organizations and customers. Tune in to hear: <ul><li>Why agentic AI in automation matters</li><li>How AI-powered data accelerators work </li><li>When hyper-personalized customer loyalty becomes crucial</li><li>Why modernization with AI is essential</li></ul>

<description>&lt;p&gt;How can AI help overcome business challenges and enhance customer experiences? Join us as host Vinnie Schoenfelder, CapTech Principal, Strategic Innovation, Brian Bischoff, CapTech CTO, and Bree Basham, CapTech CX Lead, discuss CapTech’s annual tech trends and what 2025 has in store for organizations and customers. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tune in to hear: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why agentic AI in automation matters&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How AI-powered data accelerators work &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;When hyper-personalized customer loyalty becomes crucial&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why modernization with AI is essential&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>

How can AI help overcome business challenges and enhance customer experiences? Join us as host Vinnie Schoenfelder, CapTech Principal, Strategic Innovation, Brian Bischoff, CapTech CTO, and Bree Basham, CapTech CX Lead, discuss CapTech’s annual tech trends and what 2025 has in store for organizations and customers.  Tune in to hear:  Why agentic AI in automation mattersHow AI-powered data accelerators work When hyper-personalized customer loyalty becomes crucialWhy modernizatio...

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