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Ep 648: How 74% of Enterprises Get Real AI ROI While Pundits See Failure

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Nov 6, 2025
Is AI a success or a failure? A recent Wharton study reveals that 74% of enterprises report positive ROI from AI, reinforcing its potential. The discussion highlights the contrast between success in mundane tasks and the skepticism surrounding shiny projects. Debunking claims of a 95% failure rate emphasizes the importance of proof over hype. The podcast dives into the skills paradox, the training crisis, and how internal team focus can drive AI success. By 2026, companies that effectively manage human and execution challenges will emerge as clear winners.
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INSIGHT

Enterprise AI Delivers Real ROI

  • Wharton’s three-year study found 74% of large enterprises report positive ROI from generative AI. 82% of leaders use GenAI weekly and 46% daily, showing broad mainstream adoption.
ANECDOTE

Debunking The MIT 95% Claim

  • Jordan critiques the viral MIT '95% of pilots fail' study, calling it flawed and based on 52 interviews with a short six-month P&L cutoff. He argues the study served a marketing agenda and misled media and markets.
INSIGHT

Boring Tasks Produce Biggest Gains

  • The study shows 'boring' productivity tasks (summaries, data analysis, back-office) drive measurable ROI. Moonshot projects and flashy agent deployments score poorly on realized returns.
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