At the *India AI Impact Summit, we spoke with **Alexi Thomas, Partner at EY*, about what it really takes for organizations to move beyond AI experimentation and create meaningful business impact.

As enterprises around the world rush to adopt artificial intelligence, many are discovering that building successful AI systems is not just about technology — it’s about leadership, governance, data readiness, and organizational change.

In this conversation, Alexi shares insights from working with global enterprises on their AI transformation journeys, including why many AI initiatives stall, how organizations can scale AI responsibly, and what leaders must do to turn AI from a buzzword into measurable value.

The discussion explores the strategic, operational, and ethical questions that businesses must confront as AI becomes central to decision-making, productivity, and innovation.

*In this episode, we explore:*

* Why many AI initiatives fail to scale
* What separates AI experimentation from real enterprise impact
* The role of leadership and culture in AI transformation
* How organizations can build responsible and trustworthy AI systems
* What the future of enterprise AI adoption could look like

Recorded at the *India AI Impact Summit*, this conversation offers a grounded look at how organizations can navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape.