What does it really take to move an AI idea from model to market and why do so many promising projects fail before they get there?

In this expert-led fireside chat, learners will explore what separates AI projects that create real organisational value from those that stall at the prototype stage. Together with Stephan Schulze you will examine why AI success depends not only on technical model quality, but on problem framing, data readiness, product constraints, team dynamics, and the ability to make sound decisions under real-world pressure.

Drawing on Stephan's experience as a CTO, Managing Director, and advisor to startups and private equity-backed companies, the session will move us beyond "Can we build this?" toward the harder questions: Should we build this? Can it scale? And will it create lasting value?