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The Art of AI Product Development with Janna Lipenkova

Aug 6, 2025
Join Dr. Janna Lipenkova, a PhD in Computational Linguistics and founder of AI Strategy Partners, as she dives into the complexities of AI product development. Discover why up to 80% of AI initiatives fail and the importance of finding the right business problem. Learn about 'vibe coding' and how to manage AI governance for compliance. Janna shares her insights on bridging the gap between AI hype and practical application, emphasizing early adoption and continuous learning for teams looking to create real-world value.
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ANECDOTE

Common AI Initiative Failures

  • Allen Wyma experienced many AI product demos but found only a few successful in practice.
  • Janna Lipenkova confirms about 80% of AI initiatives fail to reach production or adoption.
INSIGHT

AI Coding Limits with Complexity

  • AI coding assistants work well for prototyping and simple code bases but struggle with legacy or complex projects.
  • As projects mature, errors increase and debugging costs rise, reducing efficiency of coding AI tools.
INSIGHT

AI Writes Junior-Level Code

  • AI models are often trained on average-quality code, leading to output akin to junior developer work.
  • Developers should verify AI-generated code especially when it contains their proprietary know-how.
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