Only 12% Will Succeed, but Do Not Give up on Your Ai Strategy!

Everyone is talking about Ai but very few are getting it right. In this episode of The Pavan Perspective, Pavan Agarwal and David Lykken explore the growing Ai Execution Gap and explain why successful Ai adoption requires far more than deploying chatbots or Ai agents. Pavan discusses why CEOs must lead Ai transformation, how organizations should redesign workflows instead of simply layering Ai onto legacy processes, and why measurable business outcomes—not vanity metrics—define true Ai success. Learn the difference between generative Ai, deterministic Ai, and warranted intelligence, discover how Ai-first companies are reshaping operations, customer experience, and profitability, and gain practical insights into the future of enterprise Ai, mortgage technology, fintech innovation, digital transformation, and Ai leadership. This episode offers an actionable roadmap for building Ai that delivers real business value.Speaker InformationPavan AgarwalFounder/CEO of Celligence LLC, Creator of AngelAiPavan Agarwal is the Chief Executive Officer of Sun West, one of the largest independent, privately owned mortgage companies based in the U.S. He is also the founder of Celligence, which harnesses the best of Artificial Intelligence and Empathetic Technology to make mortgages simple and accessible to everyone. Pavan is a major proponent of Fair Lending and using technology to create homeownership opportunities for underserved markets. He loves to bring innovation into the mortgage industry and seamlessly integrate business units, products, and disparate goals into a single architecture to achieve success. Pavan's exceptional achievements have garnered recognition from prestigious media outlets, including Fox News, Yahoo!, and Bloomberg. He's also been nominated for a national philanthropy award for his work with The Autism Community in Action (TACA).David LykkenFounder and Chief Transformation Officer | Executive Coach and Business Strategy Consultant | Transformational Mortgage Solutions, LLCDavid Lykken is a seasoned mortgage industry expert with over four decades of experience. As a former owner-operator of three mortgage banking companies, a software firm, and several leading consulting businesses, David has a proven track record of driving growth through consulting, executive coaching, and strategic communications. He specializes in working with C-level executives and business owners to develop business strategies, enhance sales and marketing efforts, and streamline operations for greater efficiency and profitability.David is a regular guest on FOX Business News and CNBC and hosts the popular weekly podcast, "Lykken on Lending," which attracts thousands of mortgage professionals nationwide. He also produces the daily market commentary, "Today’s Mortgage Minute," which reaches millions of viewers through various media outlets. In addition, David is a prolific writer, contributing articles to leading industry publications on a regular basis.Fox News, Yahoo!, Bloomberg, and CNBC are registered trademarks of Fox Media LLC, Yahoo Inc., Bloomberg Finance One L.P., and NBCUniversal Media, LLC, respectively.Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc. is acting as the Lender and offers financing to qualified borrowers. Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc. is not affiliated with any third parties mentioned above. The names are owned by the respective third parties.