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
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.
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
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