Artificial intelligence is ubiquitous, but many AI projects fail before delivering real business value.
In this episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV, host Katie Bavoso speaks with Dori Albert, CEO of Spyglass MTG, to discuss why organizations often struggle to successfully implement AI and what it actually takes to build an AI platform that delivers measurable results.
Dori will share how Spyglass MTG helps enterprises build secure, controlled AI environments on Microsoft platforms, why data preparation is the biggest barrier to AI success, and how its AI Navigator framework helps organizations move from experimentation to real-world production use cases.
We also explore how AI is reshaping consulting models, increasing productivity with tools like GitHub Copilot, and enabling powerful real-world use cases across industries like insurance, healthcare, and higher education.
Topic and timestamp
00:00 – Introduction
Katie Bavoso introduces Dori Albert, CEO of Spyglass MTG.
01:26 – What Spyglass MTG does
Microsoft is a specialist consultancy focused on data, AI and security.
03:42 – Why most AI projects fail
Common mistakes organizations make when rushing into AI initiatives.
06:00 – AI is a platform, not just an app
Why governance, architecture, and strategy matter.
08:17 – What is the AI Navigator framework?
How Spyglass accelerates AI adoption using proven frameworks.
11:02 – Using AI inside Spyglass
How agents and GitHub Copilot improve developer productivity.
15:03 – Slow down to get your AI projects running properly
How Spyglass reframes customer urgency into a sustainable strategy.
18:07 – What does success in AI actually look like?
Moving from pilot to actual production environment.
20:26 – Why data preparation is important for AI
The biggest barrier preventing companies from scaling AI.
22:35 – AI security, governance, and compliance
Why identity management and data protection matter.
25:14 – How AI will change the consulting business
Why companies are moving from hourly billing to performance-based models.
28:32 – Real-world AI use cases that deliver results
Examples of insurance inspection and medical document analysis.
33:19 – Leadership and women in technology
Dori’s perspective on mentorship and leadership in a male-dominated industry.
38:13 – Click here to learn more about Spyglass MTG
