Ross Hale - Artium | Enterprise-Grade AI Software That Scales

Ross Hale, CEO of Artium, and Mike McCormick, Artium’s CTO, share how leading organizations are moving from AI experimentation to real production-grade systems. They explain what it takes to build reliable, high-impact AI software in environments where accuracy, governance, and scale truly matter. Their perspective is grounded in deep hands-on work with enterprise and mid-market teams navigating AI adoption today.You'll Learn:How enterprises move from AI proofs-of-concept to production reliability using continuous alignment testingWhy AI-native software requires scientific experimentation before traditional product developmentHow small, senior teams leverage AI-assisted development to deliver outcomes in weeks, and not yearsThe operational differences between building custom AI systems and buying off-the-shelf toolsReal examples of AI workflows transforming healthcare, financial services, and media operationsChapters:00:00 Intro01:04 What Artium Builds and Why AI Changes Everything03:37 Where Enterprises Actually Stand With AI Adoption08:29 How AI Development Differs From Traditional Software10:53 Reducing Uncertainty With a Proof-of-Concept Phase12:47 Turning Experiments Into Production Systems16:59 Ensuring Reliability in Non-Deterministic AI Systems24:43 Build vs. Buy in the Age of AI32:39 Real-World Case Study: Arrive Health36:48 Timelines, Stakeholders, and Scaling AI Products41:19 Who Artium Works With43:37 ClosingLinks:Explore more interviews and Ross Hale's expert profile: https://www.justcurious.io/experts/ross-haleConnect with Ross Hale: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosshale/Connect with Mike McCormick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/get-to-know-mike/Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qtryqaCaPWkProof of Work is the podcast of Pluris, a platform connecting investors and operators with the world's leading applied AI experts. Each episode features the builders, operators, and investors who've actually put AI into production, turning it from buzzword to bottom line through sharp case studies and practical conversations. We explore how AI is used to grow revenue, expand margins, improve operations, and create measurable value inside real businesses.Learn more at checkpluris.comExplore more interviews and connect with experts at https://www.checkpluris.com Subscribe to our newsletter at https://proof-of-work-ai.beehiiv.com/