Session: From Hype to Impact: How to Build AI Teams That Actually Deliver
As AI adoption accelerates, many organizations rush to build “AI teams”, yet struggle to translate experimentation into real business impact. This session explores how to design and operate AI teams that actually deliver results in mid-to-large enterprises.
Drawing from hands-on experience leading AI and Automation initiatives within a complex Enterprise environment, the session goes beyond tools and technology to focus on what truly makes the train move: the right roles, clear accountability, governance that enables (not blocks), and operating models that balance speed with scale.
We’ll unpack common pitfalls - from over-centralized data science teams and unclear ownership to hype-driven roadmaps - and contrast them with practical approaches that drive measurable outcomes: cost savings, productivity gains, risk reduction, and revenue enablement.
Attendees will leave with a clear mental model and ingredients for building AI teams that are outcome-driven, business-aligned, and sustainable.
Bio
Miruna Scrima is a senior leader in HP’s Commercial Organization, where she leads the AI & Automation team, driving large-scale digital transformation across sales, operations, and go-to-market functions. In parallel, she serves as Bucharest Site Lead, working closely with country leadership and site councils to shape the future of work, talent, and innovation.
With a background spanning automation, AI operating models, agile delivery, and organizational change, Miruna focuses on turning emerging technologies into practical, scalable solutions that deliver measurable business impact. She is passionate about building high-performing teams, designing systems that work for people, and helping organizations move beyond hype toward meaningful adoption.