Description
Bridging the AI Success Gap
Why 95% of AI Projects Fail—and How to Succeed
Prepared by Cansulta and Craig Major, AI & Automation Consultant & Workflow Architect (Flowgrammer)
What Makes It Different
While hype dominates the headlines, the reality is sobering: 95% of AI pilots fail. This whitepaper cuts through the noise, combining expert insights and data-backed research to reveal the common traps—and the practical steps to avoid them.
Who It’s For
- Small and mid-sized business owners ready to leverage AI beyond experiments
- Decision-makers in operations, finance, HR, marketing, or IT
- Consultants and strategists advising clients on digital transformation
What You’ll Walk Away With
- Critical insights into why most AI pilots collapse before scaling
- Benchmark stats you can use to compare your own readiness
- A practical roadmap to move from hype to measurable business results
- Actionable next steps for ensuring AI investments succeed
Sample Insights:
- “95% of enterprise AI projects fail to deliver ROI. The winners approach AI differently.”
- “Success isn’t about the technology—it’s about integration into workflows, processes, and people.”
- “External expertise doubles the success rate: 67% with partners vs 33% in-house.”
- “The 5% that succeed treat data as a strategic asset and embed AI into daily operations.”
- “The difference between being part of the 95% failure statistic or the 5% success story lies in how you act today.”
Publication Details
- November 2025 edition. First published October 29, 2025
- 13 pages.







