The Ultimate Guide to AI Pitfalls And the Framework to Avoid Them (with Sean Bhardwaj)

In this episode, it's part two of a  three-part series with Sean Bhardwaj from Breakthrough Growth Partners. If you missed part one, we highly recommend going back to listen - it sets the foundation for today's discussion.

This week, we're tackling the uncomfortable truth about AI adoption: why most AI initiatives fail (it's usually not because of the technology itself!).  Sean breaks down the five major pitfalls that consistently trip up businesses, no matter how big or small your business is, and provides practical guidance on how to avoid these costly mistakes.

We also cover some notable AI news developments, including OpenAI's new ChatGPT Agent, Mistral AI's latest updates, and an entertaining follow-up to our Atari chess story that you won't want to miss.

Whether you're a founder, entrepreneur, or business owner trying to navigate AI adoption thoughtfully, this episode provides actionable frameworks you can implement immediately.

What You'll Learn:

• Why 80-90% of AI pilots fail and how to avoid being part of that statistic

• Sean's five-pitfall framework for successful AI implementation

• How to identify and address shadow AI usage in your organization

• Strategies for building team confidence in AI tools without overwhelming busy schedules

• How to determine if your company is ready for AI adoption

  
  

Chapters:

04:04 The Pitfalls of AI and How to Avoid Them

05:53 Pitfalls of Implementing AI and How to Avoid Them

07:29 Pitfall #1: Ready, Fire, Aim - Misaligned Goals

13:36 Pitfall #2: Weak Leadership or Team Support

18:44 Pitfall #3: Data Quality & Tech Foundations

29:55 Pitfall #4: Ethics & Compliance Gaps

35:54 Pitfall 5: Underdeveloped Skills & Culture

40:52 How to Avoid AI Pitfalls

43:42 How to Rebuild Trust When Things Go Wrong

45:35 Are Some Companies Just Not Ready for AI?

53:23 AI News Gone Wrong

01:00:07 AI Gone Wrong: Atari vs Gemini

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