The Trust Gap Is AI's Next Big Problem
Stanford's 2026 AI Index has a number in it that's been bothering me since I read it: 10 percent. That's the share of Americans who say they're more excited than concerned about AI in their daily l...
I build things that matter, with technology meant to serve people — not the other way around.
I've spent nearly two decades at the intersection of healthcare and technology — from leading global healthcare IT operations to running digital product strategy for one of America's largest health systems. Now, as CIO at D4C Dental Brands, I'm transforming how nearly 200 pediatric dental practices use technology to deliver better patient care. In my spare time, I started Mabry Ventures with the goal of building products that matter for our community — starting with two apps, MorningKeep and HelloYaYa. I live in Nashville with my wife Lauren and our two dogs, Georgia and Ginny. I write about the things I'm learning along the way.
Defining Value from AI
73% of AI deployments fail to achieve their projected ROI. Not because the technology does not work. Because most companies never defined what value means.
The Agentic Reality Check
The Agentic Reality Check 79% of organizations have adopted AI agents. Only 2% have deployed them at scale. That gap has a name. I call it the Pilot Trap. The Pilot Trap Every enterprise I ta
The AI Execution Gap
Most companies don't have an AI problem. They have an operationalization problem. Here's the pattern I keep seeing and a framework for closing the gap.