AI First with Adam and Andy The CEO’s AI Mandate for 2026: Moving Beyond Efficiency
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Feb 4, 2026 Paul Roetzer, founder of the AI Institute and advisor on AI transformation, helps companies drive growth with AI-first strategies. He argues that leadership and change management, not just tech, are critical. Discussion covers CEOs raising AI literacy, empowering teams to find high-value use cases, using tools like NotebookLM and custom GPTs for strategic work, and preparing orgs for rapidly evolving agent capabilities.
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People, Not Just Technology
- AI transformation is fundamentally a people and change management challenge, not solely a tech rollout.
- Delegating AI to IT limits outcomes because IT focuses on risk and safety, not growth and innovation.
Think 10x Not 10%
- Most companies focus on incremental efficiency instead of pursuing 10x innovation with AI.
- Paul Roetzer argues AI must be used as a growth and innovation platform, not just an optimization tool.
Show Executives A Relevant Use Case
- Show CEOs a relevant AI use case that saves them time or reveals insight to create buy-in.
- Build a NotebookLM of competitor earnings calls or a custom GPT to demonstrate immediate strategic value.