[CXOTALK FRIDAY] Why AI projects fail? Chat with Estee Lauder former chief analytics officer

AI hype promises to revolutionize business, but the reality is that many AI projects fall short of expectations. Why do these projects fail, and what can you do to ensure your AI initiatives succeed?

Join us on CXOTalk episode 840 for a conversation with Sol Rashidi, a seasoned technology executive and author of "Your AI Survival Guide".

Drawing on her experience leading data and analytics initiatives at companies like Sony Music and Estée Lauder, Sol will share invaluable insights into the world of AI implementation.

In this episode, you'll learn about: 

• Common pitfalls that derail AI projects and how to avoid them

• Critical factors for AI success, from defining clear objectives to ensuring data quality

• Strategies for overcoming organizational and cultural barriers to AI adoption

• Best practices for building effective AI teams and choosing the right technologies

• Real-world lessons learned from both successful and failed AI implementations

Sol Rashidi currently holds 7 patents, with 21 filed in the Data & Analytics space and is a keynote speaker at several technology conferences speaking on various topics such as Machine Learning, Data & Analytics, and Emerging Operating Models for organizations taking on transformations in the D&A space. Prior to joining Estee Lauder as their Chief Analytics Officer, Sol was the Chief Data & Analytics Officer for Merck, EVP and CDO for Sony Music, and Chief Data & Cognitive officer for Royal Caribbean.

Michael Krigsman is an industry analyst and publisher of CXOTalk. For three decades, he has advised enterprise technology companies on market messaging and positioning strategy. He has written over 1,000 blogs on leadership and digital transformation and created almost 1,000 video interviews with the world’s top business leaders on these topics. His work has been referenced in the media over 1,000 times and in over 50 books. He has presented and moderated panels at numerous industry events around the world.

May 17: Sol Rashidi, former Chief Data Officer, Estée Lauder

May 24: No show

May 31: Yousuf Khan, Partner, Ridge Ventures - VC perspectives on AI investing

June 7: Sridhar Vembu, CEO, Zoho

June 14: Inderpal Bhandari, former Global Chief Data Officer, IBM
together with Anthony Scriffignano, former Chief Data Scientist, Dun & Bradstreet