Fail fast, fix fast: The enterprise Al learning curve

In this episode of Back to the Future, Sutherland teams up with Liberty Blume to explore how forward-thinking enterprises are transforming AI potential into measurable impact. Hosted by Sonya Barlow, the conversation features Naveen Mehta (SVP & Head of Europe, Sutherland) and Max Handforth (MD Shared Services, Liberty Blume) as they unpack the realities of enterprise AI adoption.

Together, they explore why success requires more than access to technology-it demands a culture of curiosity, strategic investment, and deep human-machine collaboration. From early automation efforts to today’s sophisticated LLMs and agentic AI platforms, the episode highlights how organizations can build scalable, secure, and resilient AI solutions.
Topics covered include:

• Why over 70% of AI pilots fail-and how to avoid it
• The true cost of building enterprise-ready AI solutions
• How upskilling and human-in-the-loop approaches accelerate trust and adoption
• Real-world examples across finance, HR, and network operations
• The role of governance, ethics, and explainability in responsible AI

With an eye on the future, the conversation is a candid reminder that while AI is advancing fast, the real opportunity lies in fusing human insight with intelligent automation to drive outcomes that matter.

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