95% of AI experiments or pilots in companies are failing, investments into AI are climbing to new heights almost every day, we all get asked every day at work when AI will finally be implemented in a way to take significant work or create significant efficiencies. How does all of this fit together? How should we make sense out of this and find the right way as an HR and Tech practitioner in this jungle of opposing information? - I am sure I am not the only one confronted with this issue. So how to make sense?Let's talk to the experts on this. I was very lucky and grateful that a seasoned AI expert, practitioner and investor found some time in his diary to talk about this with me.Welcome to another Employee Experience Labs podcast from the Munich Podcast studio. Employee Experience Labs Podcasts are about HR Tech, Employee Experience, Shared Service and other interesting topics around HR at the workplace.Today's episode is an addition to our Start up and AI series we are running. But as I had alluded to, it is a special one. I was very lucky to get some time back with Kevin Novak, founder of Rackhouse VC. A VC firm specialized in AI investments with the aim of actively coaching AI start-ups. It is not the first time that Kevin and I have spoken on this podcast. In fact, I recommend listenign to our first conversation abotu a year ago for some additional background and context. We took time this year to first look at what happened in the last 12 months when it comes to AI - and spoiler alert: A lot has happened, but also not much at the same time. Kevin and I also dived deep into the current capabilities of AI, specifically where Agentic AI is on the hypscale, as well as what is needed to bring AI to commercial success. Let me pause here - please see and hear for yourself. Here we go: Kevin Novak, Founder and CEO Rackhouse VC

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