May 28, 2025

Escaping AI Pilot Purgatory: How to Achieve Real Business Impact

Join Stu Willson in conversation with Carl Miller and Marco Crolla, co-founders of The Grin Labs, as they reveal actionable strategies for overcoming common barriers to scaling AI adoption. Discover the crucial role of executive buy-in, effective communication, and training in breaking down cultural resistance. Learn from compelling real-world case studies how organizations across industries—from digital agencies to FinTech—are achieving meaningful efficiency gains and redefining roles through successful AI integration.

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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to AI Adoption Challenges
02:53 Founders' Journeys in AI Transformation
06:00 Identifying Organizational AI Adoption Issues
08:59 Strategies for Executive Buy-In
11:54 Cultural Resistance and Communication
15:00 Case Study: Digital Agency Transformation
17:50 Measuring Success in AI Implementations
20:54 Optimizing Processes in FinTech
24:10 Engagement Timeline and Future Roadmap
27:12 Balancing Efficiency Gains with Workforce Morale
29:46 Redefining Roles in the Age of AI

Carl Miller
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Head of AI @ The GRIN Labs

AI transformation leader and change strategist helping businesses align AI with strategy. Head of AI at GRIN Labs, ex-SVP at Nuvei, GRIN co-founder, and certified coach focused on sustainable adoption

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