Why do so many promising AI pilots fall apart when companies try to put them into production? In part one of this two-part episode of The Reality Layer, Dave Tobias sits down with AI Strategist, Technologist, and former AWS Executive in Residence, Jake Burns, to explore what separates AI experimentation from meaningful enterprise results. From overcoming legacy data challenges and controlling AI costs, to building internal expertise and earning employee buy-in, Jake shares what leaders need to get right, as AI moves from proof of concept to core business capability.

Welcome to The Reality Layer, a podcast exploring the data, signals, and real-world insights shaping the future of insurance and the built environment. Hosted by Dave Tobias, Chief Product Officer at Nearmap, each episode brings together executives and experts who are closest to the data and the decisions that matter. From underwriting and claims to catastrophe response and policyholder experience, discover what the data actually shows and how it can shape what’s possible. The Reality Layer is brought to you by Nearmap. Subscribe now and join us for The Reality Layer.