The research revealed three critical success factors that separate those that Roadblocks to have progressed to Strategically Scaling scaling and those still in Proof of Concept. When executives ranked their top challenges for scaling AI, they placed “lack of budget” at the bottom of the list. A possible explanation: AI is a C-suite Strategic Scalers: priority. So, while it may be challenging to decide which initiatives to fund first, the monetary resources, overall, aren’t a problem. 01 Drive “intentional” AI Among the top challenges? The inability to set up a supportive organizational structure, the absence of foundational data capabilities, and 02 Tune out data noise the lack of employee adoption. As the study shows, it’s exactly these aspects where Strategic Scalers outperform their 03 Treat AI as a team sport counterparts in Proof of Concept. AI: BUILT TO SCALE 9