The disciplined 18-month roadmap for mid-sized Indian enterprises to break the AI PoC cycle

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The corporate world is awash with AI ambition, but separating genuine, value-driven transformation from superficial rebranding remains a critical challenge for business leaders. For Sandeep Shah, a seasoned tech expert from Gujarat, artificial intelligence must be viewed through a lens of strict operational utility. He argues that AI value is not born in flashy board presentations; rather, it is forged only when intelligence is deeply integrated into daily business workflows and backed by absolute accountability.

Sandeep Shah shares a pragmatic playbook for mid-sized Indian enterprises navigating the delicate balance of scaling technology. From resolving the complex “build-vs-buy” dilemma to breaking out of perpetual proof-of-concept (PoC) stagnation, he delivers a grounded, 18-month strategy designed for CEOs, CIOs, and CTOs who want to move past the experimental phase and achieve predictable, production-grade business outcomes.

1. How can leaders distinguish genuine AI-led transformation from superficial rebranding of existing automation?

The difference is...

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