Escaping AI pilot purgatory with real ROI

🚨 80% of companies claim they “do AI.” Reality? Most are stuck in pilot purgatory. 👉 Gartner predicts that 30% of GenAI projects will be abandoned after proof of concept by 2025. IDC found that 88% of pilots never make it to production. And Massachusetts Institute of Technology research shows that only ~5% of projects deliver measurable results. Why? • No clear business case • Lack of executive ownership • Teams chasing “cool tech” instead of value ✅ The way out is simple but not easy: Treat AI like any other investment. Start small, tie it to P&L and scale only what works. At AI Phase, we help Mittelstand leaders cut through the AI hype and escape pilot purgatory with real ROI. 👉 Curious how to break free? Let’s talk. 🔗 Sources in the comments #AIPhase #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalTransformation #GermanMittelstand #AIConsulting #BusinessGrowth #PilotPurgatory