How to Win with AI: Use Case Strategy, First Principles & Real-World Impact | ft. Anuj Gupta

In this episode of Future-Proofed, Brent welcomes once again Anuj Gupta of Gradient Advisors to kick off a powerful series on AI strategy for business leaders. Anuj explains why AI isn’t just another technology but a tectonic shift in computing—unlocking entirely new problem spaces. They dive into why 86% of AI projects fail, how to choose the right use cases, and the importance of first-principles thinking to build AI strategies that move the needle. From Spotify’s “Discover Weekly” to a logistics company using AI to detect supply chain disruptions via Twitter, this episode is packed with real-world use cases and tactical insights for founders, CEOs, and execs ready to thrive in the age of AI.

⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction to Anuj Gupta & Gradient Advisors
01:22 – Why AI is a tectonic shift, not just a tech evolution
06:33 – Deterministic vs probabilistic software
09:12 – The common mistake: expecting AI to be perfect
12:22 – Why most AI projects fail and who’s doing it right
15:12 – AI maturity and leadership responsibility
18:39 – Spotify’s "Discover Weekly": a use case done right
28:50 – AI in logistics: detecting real-time disruptions via social media
33:10 – Noise cancellation in customer support CRMs
38:53 – How to build a working list of impactful AI use cases
44:03 – Why AI strategy starts with CEOs, not CTOs
44:30 – Call to action: how Gradient Advisors helps leadership teams
44:45– Closing thoughts: AI as a business reimagining, not a tech add-on

🚀 Want to future-proof your business with AI?
Start by solving the right problems. Anuj Gupta and the team at Gradient Advisors specialize in helping executive teams identify high-impact AI use cases using first-principles thinking—not generic consultant lists.

Whether you're a CEO, CPO, or head of strategy, Gradient Advisors facilitates working sessions that equip you to build AI strategies tailored to your business, not your competitors’.

📩 To learn more or book a session: GradientAdvisors.com
📞 Reach out directly via the links in the show notes to explore how their team can help you move from survive to thrive in the AI era.

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