Iavor Bojinov

Iavor Bojinov, an assistant professor at Harvard Business School and former LinkedIn data scientist, delves into the challenges of launching AI initiatives, which often fail due to their complexity. He outlines five key steps for success: selection, development, evaluation, adoption, and management. The discussion highlights the importance of trust between users and AI, balancing speed with ethical standards, and the critical role of experimentation. Case studies from Etsy and LinkedIn reveal valuable lessons about user interactions and strategy alignment.

Iavor Bojinov, an assistant professor at Harvard Business School and former LinkedIn data scientist, shares his expertise on successful AI project management. He discusses the high failure rate of AI initiatives, stressing the importance of strategic setup. Listeners learn about five critical steps: selection, development, evaluation, adoption, and management. The conversation also delves into balancing innovation with ethical standards, the significance of user trust, and the cyclical nature of project management to harness AI's potential effectively.

Join us as we explore AI project failures with guests Iavor Bojinov, Assistant Professor at Harvard Business School, and QuHarrison Terry, Head of Growth Marketing at Mark Cuban Companies. They discuss the causes of AI failures, differences from traditional technology projects, and offer practical advice on how to avoid failures. They also touch on ethical and privacy considerations. A must-watch for business leaders building AI groups.