Quick Wins Fund Bigger Wins
Each experiment unlocks the next level. That’s capability compounding.
The mistake is planning a 2-year AI transformation. The reality: start small, prove value, compound.
The Pattern
- Analysis → Reveals what’s possible, quantifies opportunities
- Build → Delivers working proof, validates approach
- Expansion → Scale what works
Each phase generates data that informs the next. No big upfront bets.
Why This Works
- Low risk: Small experiments, not massive commitments
- Data-driven: Each phase produces evidence for the next decision
- Compounding: Infrastructure from early work accelerates later work
Example
Even if early experiments find nothing actionable, you now have:
- Queryable data warehouse
- Mapped entity relationships
- Foundation for future tooling
The investment isn’t “solve problem X” - it’s “build the substrate that makes solving future problems cheaper.”
Contrarian To
“We need a comprehensive AI strategy before we can start”