In this EDGE - Beyond The Stage 1:1, Rajeev Kapur explains why AI strategy cannot be delegated - “you have to own it.” He breaks down the most common leadership mistake he sees right now: jumping into AI agents without building the data foundation and without team buy-in. Rajeev also shares a practical way to start implementing AI without overwhelming the organization, and closes with a clear warning for leaders who wait too long.

Takeaways:
•  CEOs must own the AI strategy, then align the organization behind it.
•  Don’t “build the second floor” first - start with data foundation and team buy-in before AI agents.
•  Start small, win with one manual task, then build momentum and scale.