Why do 95% of enterprise AI projects fail? It’s not the algorithm; it’s the data integration. Before you invest another dollar in AI, you need to fix your data plumbing. In this episode, we sit down with Matt Soltau, CEO of IntelliPaaS and a leading expert in enterprise data integration, for a masterclass on building a data foundation that sets your AI strategy up for success.

Matt argues that most companies are trying to drive a Ferrari on a golf cart path — they have powerful AI tools but no solid data infrastructure to support them. We discuss the tangible steps business leaders can take to untangle their "data spaghetti," the critical importance of data governance in the age of AI, and how to navigate the complex compliance landscape of regulations like the EU AI Act.

This is a practical, no-hype conversation for any leader who wants to move beyond the buzzwords and build a real, lasting competitive advantage with artificial intelligence.

In this episode, you will learn:

•The single biggest mistake companies make in their AI implementation.

•A simple framework for assessing your company’s AI readiness.

•How to build robust, scalable data pipelines.

•What the EU AI Act means for Canadian businesses and data sovereignty.

•Why “data spaghetti” is killing your digital transformation.

Guest Information:

•Matt Soltau: https://hk.linkedin.com/in/soltaumatt

•IntelliPaaS: https://www.intellipaas.io/

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•https://youtu.be/L3qLztEJgds

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