Welcome to Grow with Technology! In today’s episode, we confront a staggering reality: over 60% of businesses are investing heavily in artificial intelligence, yet most see absolutely zero financial return. Why is AI failing to pay off for so many startups and small teams? And how can founders stop burning cash and finally turn AI into a real growth engine?

Speaker A and Speaker B unpack the key findings from the groundbreaking Grow with Technology research report “Why Most AI Projects Fail and How We Fix It.” From common pitfalls like buying tools before mapping outcomes, messy data chaos, and automating broken workflows, to launching your first AI project on a tight budget, this episode equips you with a practical, measurable 90-day roadmap for AI success.

You’ll learn how to map your workflows, prepare clean data, pick the right tools, train your team, and safeguard your business with essential governance. Plus, we’ll tackle critical topics like frugal training, change management, and the crucial “human in the loop” approach.

If you’re a startup founder, operator, or small business owner watching every dollar, and you want to transform AI from a bleeding expense into a genuine business advantage, don’t miss this deep dive into what separates those who win with AI from those left behind.