{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"AI Thoughtmakers","title":"Building AI First Enterprises","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/f146f7b2\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":854,"description":"Building AI-First Enterprises: Why Most AI Initiatives Fail | AI ThoughtMakers ft. Sarika GowthamWhat does it really mean to become an AI-first enterprise?In this episode of AI ThoughtMakers, we sit down with Sarika Gowtham, Principal Technical Consultant at GeekyAnts, to explore why so many AI initiatives fail despite significant investments and growing enthusiasm around artificial intelligence.The conversation dives into the reality behind AI adoption, highlighting the challenges organizations face when trying to integrate AI into legacy systems, modernize their architecture, and build engineering teams ready for an AI-driven future.From system design and software architecture to AI-assisted development and enterprise transformation, this episode offers practical insights for founders, engineering leaders, CTOs, and developers looking to move beyond the hype and build AI the right way.In This Episode✅ What an AI-first enterprise actually looks like✅ Why most AI projects fail (and it's not because of AI)✅ The biggest misconception organizations have about AI adoption✅ Legacy systems vs AI-ready architecture✅ Why system design is becoming more important than coding alone✅ How AI is changing the role of software engineers ✅ Can AI replace engineers? The real answer ✅ Measuring AI success beyond demos and prototypes ✅ The balance between trusting AI and validating outputs ✅ Why enterprises struggle against AI-native startups ✅ The skills engineers need to thrive in the AI eraKey TakeawayAI is not just another technology upgrade—it's a shift in how organizations think, build, and operate.While AI can accelerate development and decision-making, success depends on strong architecture, thoughtful system design, and engineers who can solve complex problems beyond code generation.AI won't replace engineers. Engineers who understand systems, architecture, and business context will lead the future.Connect with Sarika Gowtham🔗 LinkedIn:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/9ucptEYd5kVPtNA_zR1pGGq70YIZjxQEgWQXPqsHHDg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yNGQz/ZmI1YWRiYWMxMTM3/YmQyNDA4YTQ2ZTY4/N2RjNi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}