AI adoption is accelerating yet many organizations are struggling to translate investment into impact.

In this episode, Jonathan Lavender shares insights from over 20 years advising private companies, family businesses, and PE- and VC-backed organizations across sectors including financial services, technology, and life sciences. He explains why AI initiatives often stall inside organizations, and what leadership teams must change to unlock real value.

The conversation focuses on organizational readiness, leadership mindset, and the evolving skill sets required to build AI-first companies as well as how Israel’s innovation culture shapes the country’s competitive position in the global AI race.