Pure Signal | The Biggest AI Lessons From 2026 So Far

Credera is excited to announce the release of a new Pure Signal episode: "The Biggest AI Lessons From 2026 So Far."

On this episode

Companies walked into this year with a plan to increase efficiency with AI. Fewer walked in with a plan for what comes after. On this episode of Pure Signal, hosts Ryan Medellin, Kevin Erickson, and Jake Carter look back at the AI predictions everyone made at the start of the year to see which ones actually came true.

They cover the shift from efficiency to growth, why the CFO now has a bigger say in AI decisions, and why people, not technology, still decide whether AI actually works. You'll also hear them talk through what's really driving competitive advantage right now, and who should be on the hook when AI moves faster than expected.

For enterprise leaders separating what's real from what's just hype, this episode is a candid gut check from three people who've spent all year listening for the signal.

Outline

• 00:00 Intro

• 02:11 Setting up the year in review

• 03:20 The efficiency to growth debate

• 07:29 The CFO's growing role in AI decisions

• 09:05 The maturity curve: efficiency, productivity, growth, innovation

• 15:43 The human element of AI

• 26:21 Is data still the ultimate competitive advantage?

• 29:38 Elasticity in leadership

• 37:07 Who bears the risk as AI speeds up delivery?

• 39:26 Closing thoughts

Pure Signal

In Pure Signal, North America CEO Kevin Erickson, Global Chief Innovation Officer Jake Carter, and Manager in Marketing Solutions Ryan Medellin cut through the noise to bring you what matters in tech.   

Together they’re digesting the biggest developments in tech, data, AI, and beyond to bring you the strategy-focused insights you need to position your business for an uncertain future.  

This episode is available wherever you listen to your podcasts. 

Listen now: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube

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