Chicago, Illinois, June 17, 2026 — When leaders invest in AI talent without first establishing clear ownership, pilots scatter and revenue goals stall. What 11 midmarket teams learned about the real bottleneck.

Colorado Springs, Colorado, June 3, 2026 — This analysis of 11 midsize company leaders reveals why AI mandates without clear ownership stall at the research phase. We share what high-performing organizations do differently, backed by workshop data and industry intelligence across five sectors.

San Marcos, California, May 14, 2026 — A survey of five midmarket leaders reveals a paradox: teams feel confident about 2027 AI competitiveness, yet most are stalled by structural gaps that skill alone cannot fix. Lack of ownership clarity, siloed data, and informal governance block pilots from shipping.