XTraw AI: Machine Learning and AI Applications

What separates the 20% of AI projects that succeed from the 80% that quietly fail?
In this episode of XTraw AI, Raghu Banda sits down with Sebastian Chedal — founder of Fountain City and co-founder of TestFox.ai — to unpack the uncomfortable truth about enterprise AI.
With 25+ years leading digital transformation for global brands like Heineken, Sony Ericsson, Intuit, and OPI, Sebastian shares why AI failure isn’t about the technology — it’s about strategy, process, and validation.
This conversation builds directly on the episode framework, “How to be in the top 20% AI projects that Succeed” — and takes it deeper into real-world execution.
Why 80% of AI projects fail — and the strategic blind spots leaders ignore at the start

Validation is the missing link — how testing, workflow design, and AI quality assurance prevent costly mistakes

Practical AI over hype — what a “right-sized” AI strategy really looks like for mid-sized and enterprise organizations

You can reach @ Sebastian Chadel
My LinkedIn @ Raghu BandaOur Website @ XTraw AI

AI isn’t just changing how we work—it’s changing who holds power at work. In this short but impactful episode, Raghu Banda sits down with AI and innovation expert Sharon Gai to unpack what it really means to do more with less in an AI-driven economy.
In this episode, we explore:
Why AI isn’t replacing jobs—but quietly slicing off tasks, and what humans should focus on instead

How to move from being a “busy bee” to a “beekeeper” by orchestrating AI rather than competing with it

What skills, mindset, and agency truly future-proof your career in the age of AI

A concise conversation with a powerful message: the future belongs to those who know what to automate—and what to keep human.
You can reach @ Sharon GaiMy LinkedIn @ Raghu Banda
Our Website @ XTraw AI

In this episode of XTraw AI, we go behind the scenes of live entertainment to explore how AI is reshaping ticketing, fraud prevention, and fan engagement at scale—powered by real-world festival experience and an AI-native platform mindset.
How AI helps fight ticket scalping and fraud while improving trust across the ticketing flow

What “AI-native” looks like in practice for live events, from data pipelines to real-time decisions

The future of live experiences as AI, fintech, and analytics reshape how events are marketed and operated

You can reach @ Ritesh Patel
My LinkedIn @ Raghu Banda
Our Website @ XTraw AI

Who really controls AI in 2026 — the companies building it, the platforms deploying it, or the governments regulating it?
In this January 2026 AI News Round-Up, Raghu is joined by the XTraw AI Roundtable — Manjeet, Lukas, and Sesh — to unpack the signals that mattered most this month:
The AI power shift: Massive infrastructure investments and compute concentration are redefining who can innovate at scale.

From chatbots to agents: Agentic AI is entering real enterprise workflows, reshaping execution, trust, and accountability.

Regulation goes live: New AI laws and governance frameworks move from theory to enforcement, forcing operational change.

@ Sesh @ Manjeet @ Lukas and Raghu on LinkedIn

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What does it really take to lead in the age of Generative AI — speed, perfection, or something else entirely?
In this XTraw AI thought leadership episode, Raghu Banda sits down with Anjali Kakkadp to explore what it means to be a GenAI Navigator in today’s fast-moving enterprise landscape.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
How leaders can move from perfection to progress — embracing iteration and execution in AI-driven transformation

Why GenAI success is less about hype and more about practical business impact, responsible adoption, and human-centered leadership

What the future holds for enterprises navigating AI at scale — and the mindset shift required to lead with clarity and confidence

🎧 Tune in to eXtract the raw AI conversations shaping the next era of leadership and innovation.
You can reach @ Anjali Kakkadp
My LinkedIn @ Raghu BandaOur Website @ XTraw AI