“This is fundamentally a leadership question. It’s not a technology question.”
That perspective from David Metcalfe, Founder & CEO of Verdantix, framed a compelling discussion on how organizations scale AI, align teams, and drive meaningful business outcomes at last month’s BGImpact2026 conference.
Bringing market insight, operational perspective, and plenty of humor to the discussion, David challenged attendees to think beyond AI experimentation and focus on what it takes to scale adoption across the enterprise.
Key themes from the session included:
• Aligning AI initiatives with operational priorities
• Strengthening collaboration across EHS, Operations, Engineering, and IT
• Moving from isolated pilots to scalable adoption
• Using AI to support faster, more informed decision-making
The conversation also reinforced an important point from Donavan Hornsby:
“We do not want people to stop using their brains.”
As AI becomes more embedded into day-to-day operations, one takeaway continued to stand out: successful AI adoption depends on leadership, alignment, and execution that support meaningful business outcomes.
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