Building with AI: Promises and Heartbreaks
Building with AI: Promises and Heartbreaks

Building AI Strategy That Actually Works with Todd James

04 March 2026 48:38 Solid Data, Inc.

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In this episode, host Yoni Leitersdorf sits down with Todd James, CEO at Aurora Insights, to explore what it really takes to move from AI experimentation to meaningful execution. Drawing on years of leadership experience, Todd shares how organizations can avoid common pitfalls, build internal alignment, and create a foundation that makes AI adoption sustainable—not just exciting. The conversation focuses on strategy, change management, and why success depends far more on people and process than on the tools themselves.

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