In this episode, Adam & Oz sit at the builders table and dig into the hard truths behind stalled proof-of-concepts. They also explore the 7 essentials for scaling AI and how agentic transformation is reshaping the way organizations think about people, platforms, and outcomes.
Together, they reveal how organizations can move faster, avoid common pitfalls, and unlock the real business value of AI.
Key Takeaways from Episode 1:
Are you ready to join the 10% of companies that actually scale AI beyond proof-of-concept? Download "The Critical 7: Strategies for Scaling AI" eBook to get the framework Adam and Oz use to help Fortune 500 companies overcome the barriers that cause 90% of AI initiatives to fail.
Adam Mincham is Head of Agentic AI Business Transformation at Blend, where he guides enterprises in rethinking how they scale and embed AI to achieve lasting transformation. In this episode, he discusses the challenges of moving from proof of concept to production, how agentic transformation connects to the Critical 7 framework, and what it takes to balance human expertise with digital labor for real business impact.
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Caroline Caldwell is Head of Marketing at Blend, where she built and scaled the global marketing function to position the company as a leader in AI services. With experience spanning Oracle, Merkle, and high-growth ventures, she specializes in transforming emerging technologies into scalable, revenue-driving marketing engines. Caroline is passionate about helping enterprises operationalize AI at scale and building teams that turn bold vision into measurable growth.
Ozgur Dogan is President of Blend and a co-founder of the company, where he helps clients harness AI, data, and technology to drive measurable business outcomes. In this episode, he shares the origins of the Critical 7 framework, the role of Blend in accelerating scalable AI adoption, and why outcome-based models and digital labor are shaping the future of enterprise AI.
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