Is your company’s AI initiative feeling more like a costly experiment than a game-changing transformation? You’re not alone. While 92% of enterprises are investing in AI, a staggering 85% of AI projects fail to deliver on their promises. But why?

The truth is, most organizations are approaching AI implementation backwards. They’re buying expensive tools and platforms without first establishing the foundation that makes those investments worthwhile – proper training and education. This gap between AI ambition and AI competency is costing enterprises millions.

Today, we’re joined by someone who’s been solving this exact problem. Maryrose Lyons is the founder of the AI Institute and a digital marketing veteran with over two decades of experience. Since 1999, she’s witnessed every major digital transformation, and now she’s helping enterprises bridge the critical AI knowledge gap. With a Master’s in Cyberpsychology and professional certification in AI, Maryrose brings a unique perspective on both the technical and human elements of AI adoption. Through the AI Institute, she’s helped countless organizations turn their AI investments from money pits into profit centers, with some clients seeing up to 20% increase in performance after proper training.

The AI Hat Podcast host Mike Allton asked Maryrose Lyons about:

✨ Training Before Tools – Successful AI implementation starts with education, not software purchases

✨ Cultural Integration Matters – Technical knowledge must be paired with organizational change management

✨ Measurable ROI Focus – Proper AI training directly correlates to improved business performance

Learn more about Maryrose Lyons

• Connect with Maryrose Lyons on LinkedIn

Resources & Brands mentioned in this episode

• AI Institute courses and AI Institute Programs for enterprise
• Coupon Code: Mike2025 = 15% discount on courses
• Udio
• The Surprising Truth About AI Adoption in Marketing Teams with Corbett Drummey
• 1Up
• EU AI Act
• AI Policy Template
• AI Marketing Primer: A Comprehensive Guide for Marketers
• Explore past episodes of the The AI Hat Podcast podcast and Maryrose’s podcast is called Chatting GPT

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Produced and Hosted by Mike Allton, AI Consultant & Trainer at The AI Hat, where he’s tirelessly helping businesses and marketers get ahead of the AI Revolution and apply advanced technologies to their roles. He’s spent over a decade in digital marketing, bringing an unparalleled level of experience and excitement to the fore, whether he’s delivering a presentation or leading a workshop. If you’re interested in helping business owners with AI in an upcoming episode, reach out to Mike.

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