The Roadmap to AI Success: Laying the Right Data Foundation, Shifting Mindsets and more

Everyone’s racing to deploy AI, but only a few are ready for what it actually demands.AI adoption surged in 2024, with 78% of US businesses reporting active use. But there’s a hard truth behind the hype: 85% of business leaders say poor data quality is their biggest barrier to success.In this episode of the High on Data podcast, our Chief Client Officer, Krishnan Venkata, sits down with Jacqueline Woods, Chief Marketing Officer of Teradata, to explore what it truly takes for successful AI implementation—starting with a strong data foundation.They discuss: – Key data elements required before implementing GenAI– Why frameworks matter for GenAI adoption– How companies are tackling unstructured data– Strategies for leaders to help teams see AI as a collaborator, not a threat