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Revisiting this McKinsey & Company article from May on getting from #AI pilots to scale, we’re struck by how persistent the challenges are in building a talent bench to scale #GenAI for value, the ability to apply GenAI to core business problems, and figuring out how to align the business for repeatable ROI around GenAI projects. https://lnkd.in/dSEY6CdC

We’re excited to welcome Tejas Hariharan to PivotX Advisors! Tejas has recently joined the team as an AI Engineering Consultant, leveraging his experience in areas like Python and Tensor Flow to support client application and analytics needs. He has also recently been leveraging LangChain and LangGraph frameworks to help build Agentic AI experiences. Tejas is a recent graduate of the CS Department of the University of Colorado Boulder, with previous experience as an Application Development and Data Scientist intern at OptIn, Inc. In addition to his technology skills, Tejas brings a creative eye to his work by leveraging his background in graphic design/animation and music. Welcome Tejas!

It’s the fourth quarter and that means predictions season is here. When looking ahead, it’s always helpful to revisit various lists like this Top 10 priorities for 2024 from CIO Online. None of these issues have gone away - if anything they’ve become even more important, especially in areas like #datagovernance, #AI talent shortages and gaining stronger control of over #data. https://lnkd.in/gp9eNr6R

Data leaders struggling with #GenAI integration are running into common traps like: * Tech for tech's sake: spending on tools without clear business goals * Trial and error: disjointed projects lacking coordination @McKinsey outlines how a cohesive operating model that integrates people, processes and technology can set organizations up for GenAI success. #AI #BusinessStrategy #datagovernance https://lnkd.in/gf3Rr7UN

Nearly half of CIOs in a PWC survey earlier this year said keeping up with AI policy is a significant challenge, and it continues to impact #AI adoption today. As more organizations move from #AI and #GenAI pilots to production, refreshing and updating operating models will be essential to addressing the governance gaps and risks when deploying AI at scale. #operatingmodels #DataLeadership #datagovernance https://lnkd.in/gr44rFVt 

We’re celebrating a great milestone this week, with PivotX Advisors being granted WOSB (Women Owned Small Business) certification by the Center for Women & Enterprise. This group does amazing work identifying and promoting organizations that are driving opportunity and innovation. This certification enables us to serve the public sector, opening up a key market that is eager to embrace #data and #AI. Congrats to our entire team for achieving this recognition!

GenAI success depends on using high volumes of quality data, both structured and unstructured, that is free from bias and ethical concerns.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our second poll! The results clearly show that organizations are still struggling with #data foundations when looking to move #GenAI strategies forward, with 56% saying their biggest obstacle is access to the right data. We'll be putting up another poll shortly, stay tuned!

The PivotX Advisors team continues to expand! We’re thrilled to have Roban Gilbert recently join us as our design manager. Roban brings over 19 years of visual design, video and web UI/UX experience to PivotX, and will support both client and corporate design and application needs. A true creative, Roban spends his free time painting, cartooning and playing saxophone, along with being an active bike rider and a past host of the renowned MediaOne TV travelogue “The Rider.” Welcome to the team Roban!