How to finance AI Transformation: A CEO's dilemma

95% of companies are burning money on AI. Only 5% know what they’re doing. Boston Consulting Group (BCG) calls them “future-built.” They’re not playing with pilots 👉 they’re building moats. • 1.7x faster revenue growth • 3.6x higher shareholder returns • 0 time wasted on hype Their secret? They invest where AI drives real business outcomes — sales, operations, supply chain. They deploy agents, not chatbots. Their CEOs and CIOs lead the transformation, not middle managers. The rest? Still running “AI initiatives.” Which side are you on? #ArtificialIntelligence #BusinessStrategy #DigitalTransformation #Leadership

AI isn’t replacing executives — it’s revealing which ones can actually think clearly. The next generation of leaders won’t be defined by how much they know, but by how well they ask questions — and how consciously they use AI as a thinking partner. In my new visual guide, I share how VPs and executives can prompt AI to make smarter, faster, and more values-aligned decisions — from strategy to growth to organizational transformation. This isn’t about replacing intuition; it’s about refining awareness. Swipe through the carousel to see how AI can expand your leadership clarity and why awareness is the new competitive advantage. Follow me for more insights on #ConsciousLeadership, #AIInBusiness, #ArtificialIntelligence, #ExecutiveStrategy, #Transformation, and the evolving future of executive decision-making. You can check out my book for more detailed strategies and techniques at: https://lnkd.in/ds26i9Kh

🚨Every PE transformation, M&A, or scale-up depends on it — because your code base dictates your GTM, ICP, and operating leverage. With AI, what once took years can now be accelerated in months. But only if the whole leadership team steps in and takes ownership! 📖 Here’s my breakdown + 30/60/90-day playbook to get started + more: https://lnkd.in/eUJ5_dC2 💡 Key thought: PE-backed transformations aren’t won in PowerPoint. They’re won in execution. 💬 Curious — when was the last time your leadership team tied a “tech decision” directly to growth or valuation? Want help? Let's talk 🚀 🚀🚀 #PE #BusinessTransformation #MergersAndAcquisitions #PrivateEquity #Leadership #AI #GTM #Execution

The Leadership Moment We’re All In Every boardroom feels the same tension right now: “We can’t afford to move too slowly. But we can’t afford to move wrong.” AI has become the defining leadership decision of the decade, not because the technology isn’t ready, but because the stakes are so high.   • 63% of enterprise AI value will flow to early movers (McKinsey)   • 70% of boards still lack a formal AI policy (PwC) Each quarter of delay quietly taxes the business: slower decisions, higher costs, and fading confidence from investors and teams. At AI Strategy Advisory, we help leadership teams turn uncertainty into competitive advantage by moving fast while staying in control. What’s the single biggest AI decision your organization is still waiting to make? #Leadership #AITransformation #AIStrategy #ExecutionVelocity

The Next Era of Operations Leadership Tomorrow’s operations leaders won’t just optimize — they’ll orchestrate. AI, automation, and analytics are redefining efficiency, but human leadership defines success. The modern COO blends digital strategy with emotional intelligence — turning complexity into clarity and performance. The best leaders don’t just manage processes. They build systems where people and technology thrive together. #COO #OperationsStrategy #LeadershipEvolution #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfWork

AI represents the ultimate organizational challenge of our time. More than any other technological innovation it asks that we fundamentally shift our mindset on how we do business. The real value of AI isn't in making old jobs marginally faster; it's in completely reimagining the structure of our organization. As builders, that means shifting our focus from redesigning work to reengineering it, creating entirely new operating models that rely on AI agents managed by people. This visual from Josh Bersin lays it out clearly. As we scale AI adoption, we’ll continue to move past basic assistance toward true autonomy, where managers move beyond supervising people to managing AI agents. The key question for every business leader is: Are you building a plan for marginal gains on the left side of the chart, or are you architecting your organization for the transformative impact on the right? #OrganizationDesign #BusinessStrategy #Builder #PeopleStrategy #Leadership

𝐀𝐈 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐏&𝐀: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝-𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 📊 38% of finance teams using AI apply it for scenario planning. 💵 33% use it for cash flow management. But the real edge? 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞. AI isn’t just about predicting what might happen, it’s about recommending what to do next. Finance leaders who embrace this shift are moving faster, making smarter decisions, and capturing opportunities ahead of the curve. How do you see AI shifting FP&A from forecasting outcomes to recommending actions for leadership? Let’s discuss. Comment below or send me a message! #FinanceTransformation #FPandA #AIinFinance #ScenarioPlanning #PrescriptiveAnalytics #CFOLeadership

Despite the hype, only 1 in 5 AI initiatives are successfully scaling across organizations. The issue isn’t just technical—it's strategic. Many companies jump into AI without aligning it with core business goals, change management, or operational readiness. As leaders, we need to ask: Are we solving real problems or chasing trends? Is our infrastructure ready for scale? Do our teams understand the “why” behind the tech? AI isn’t a plug-and-play solution. It’s a transformation journey that demands cross-functional collaboration, clear KPIs, and a culture that embraces experimentation. WRS ETL #Leadership #DigitalTransformation #AI #Strategy #Innovation #ManagingDirector

AI is everywhere — but turning it into company-wide ROI is where most organizations still struggle. In my new article for CFO Connect, I share how finance and accounting leaders can move beyond the hype and design AI investments that deliver measurable value. 👉 Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/g5VprgSx #AI #CFO #Finance #Leadership #DigitalTransformation #ROI

When marketing and strategy move together, companies achieve 70% higher performance and 1.9x better financial outcomes. The secret? C-suite leaders who speak the same growth language. Robert Tas from 𝗠𝗰𝗞𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘆, Ed See from 𝗭𝗲𝘁𝗮 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹, Danilo Tauro, PhD from 𝗔𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗺, and Nagarajan Chakravarthy from 𝗶𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗫 are coming together to reveal how AI transforms strategic alignment from aspiration to operational reality. Join us on October 16 as we examine the operational realities behind boardroom misalignment and explore how AI transforms marketing from a budget line to a growth multiplier - https://lnkd.in/eaANbueG. #Leadership #DigitalTransformation #AI #BusinessGrowth #ExecutiveInsights #Innovation #BusinessStrategy #ThoughtLeadership