Shristi
Pranjal
Product Management Consultant at Dell Technologies
"Beyond the Hype: Why AI Transformations Fail and How We Get Them Right"
"Beyond the Hype: Why AI Transformations Fail and How We Get Them Right"
Fri May 15 - 7:50 AM EDT/New York (See in local time)
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"Beyond the Hype: Why AI Transformations Fail and How We Get Them Right"
"Beyond the Hype: Why AI Transformations Fail and How We Get Them Right"
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Session: Beyond the Hype: Why AI Transformations Fail and How We Get Them Right
AI is no longer a futuristic ambition; it is a present-day priority. Yet, despite massive investments, most AI transformations fail to deliver meaningful business impact. Why?This session moves beyond the hype to uncover the real reasons AI initiatives stall, ranging from lack of leadership commitment and fragmented data ecosystems to a critical gap in AI fluency across organizations. Drawing from over a decade of experience leading large-scale transformations, Shristi Pranjal introduces a practical lens to assess AI maturity, from experimentation to becoming truly AI-native.
The session will also highlight the often-overlooked role of AI governance in building trust, preventing bias, and ensuring long-term sustainability. Attendees will gain actionable insights on how to move from isolated pilots to enterprise-wide impact by redesigning decision-making, aligning incentives, and building AI fluency at scale.
This is a call to rethink AI - not as a tool, but as a transformation of how organizations think, decide, and act.
Key Takeaways
- AI transformation is not a technology problem—it’s a leadership and behavioural challenge.
- Moving from AI pilots to AI-native organizations requires maturity, not just momentum.
- AI must be accountable: True innovation integrates guardrails, compliance, and financial impact from day one and not as an afterthought.
Bio
Shristi Pranjal is a Product and Strategy Leader and a certified Independent Director with over 12 years of experience across technology, consulting, and engineering-led organizations. She currently works with Dell Technologies, where she leads AI-driven transformation of commerce and pricing systems with a strong focus on digital transformation, regulatory compliance, and decision governance at scale.Previously, Shristi held leadership roles at Ernst & Young, HCL Technologies, and Tata Consulting Engineers, driving large-scale digital transformation, account growth, and business development across global clients in banking, retail, and engineering domains. Her cross-industry experience gives her a unique perspective on building systems that balance innovation, risk, and long-term value.
Shristi holds certifications from Silicon Valley Product Group, SAFe Agilist, and Six Sigma Green Belt. She is an alumna of Great Lakes Institute of Management and BIT Mesra. She is also a recipient of the Dell CFO Excellence Award and a frequent speaker at leadership forums.
