Join Cornell SC Johnson College of Business Dean Andrew Karolyi and former EY Global Vice Chair Chris Mazzei as they explore what it really takes to lead successful AI transformation. While few companies move beyond pilot projects to generate real value from AI investments, this conversation cuts through the hype to address the fundamental barriers to AI adoption and how leaders can overcome them.
Drawing from his experience building EY's global analytics practice, serving as Chief Strategy Officer and advising PE firms, Mazzei focuses on why most AI initiatives stall and how to break through organizational resistance.
The key insight: AI isn't just incremental improvement—it's a strategy and business model design issue that requires leaders to fundamentally rethink how their organizations operate and compete. This isn't about specific applications or technical details, but the strategic mindset shift executives need to move beyond piecemeal projects toward true business transformation.
