

Enterprise AI at the Crossroads: Execution, Value and Accountability
Episode notes
In this episode, we’re joined by Frederik Jelden, Global Strategic Account Technology Strategist at Microsoft, whose career bridges enterprise tech strategy, AI governance, and startup grit—yes, including a Vietnamese street food truck. We unpack how organizations can realistically scale GenAI, why governance is still the make-or-break factor, and what it takes to align strategy, tooling, and real adoption in large, complex environments. Frederik shares insights from working with C-level leaders across industries, the challenges of aligning AI ambition with enterprise readiness, and how data infrastructure plays a hidden but decisive role in getting results. We also explore the underestimated cultural layer of AI transformation—who owns what, and why that still matters more than the tooling. If you’re tired of surface-level AI hype and want to ...