AI Knowhow What Does Your Board Want Out of AI?
Aug 25, 2025
David Evans, founder of ArcSyne, shares his expertise in AI-powered scenario modeling to help leadership teams navigate market volatility. He dives into the evolving expectations of corporate boards regarding AI, focusing on ROI, risk, and organizational readiness. Evans emphasizes the importance of using actionable insights from AI to avoid strategic blind spots and rethink business structures. With real-world examples, he encourages professionals to enhance client retention and drive growth by leveraging existing relationships rather than just chasing new opportunities.
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Present A Deliberate AI Budget Plan
- Build a deliberate, dollar-mapped AI execution plan tied to expected returns.
- Move beyond pilots and present concrete initiatives with measured ROI during budgeting.
Boards Track Three Core AI Priorities
- Boards focus on three priorities: ROI, execution/organizational readiness, and risk/compliance.
- This shifts AI from curiosity to a source of competitive advantage requiring governance.
Bring Business Cases Not Demos
- Stop showing demos and bring business cases with governance, security, and metrics instead.
- Ask for AI governance and security plans, not just product showcases.