E191 - Value First AI - Samir Sharma

In Episode 191 of the AIAW Podcast, we’re joined by Samir Sharma, CEO and Founder of datazuum and author of The Strategy Canvas: A Field Guide for Data & AI, to explore how organizations can close the gap between data and AI strategy and business execution. We discuss what makes an effective data and AI strategy, how to establish the right governance structures and operating models, and why measurable business outcomes must take priority over technology adoption. As enterprises move toward agentic AI, we examine how autonomous agents are reshaping strategic planning, organizational accountability, and the way businesses create value from data and AI. Samir also shares insights from his Strategy Canvas framework and introduces his new fiction book, Zero Day Homicide. Follow us on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@aiawpodcast