Alex Kelleher: Turning AI into Business Outcomes at Quantum Rise

Alex Kelleher, CEO of Quantum Rise, explores what it actually takes for companies to succeed with AI. We move past the hype and focus on the reality: AI only works when it’s tied to real business outcomes, integrated into how people already work, and supported by the right mix of technology, process, and change management. To do that, firms need a governance structure that is more than a set of policies.

We also dig into why most companies are stuck in fragmented pilots and “shadow AI,” and what it takes to scale effectively. Alex shares how Quantum Rise is building an “operating system” approach to bring structure, governance, and measurable results to AI adoption: focusing on efficiency, new revenue opportunities, and empowering teams without introducing unnecessary risk.