Before AI: The Critical Knowledge Gap You're Overlooking

Before AI: The Critical Knowledge Gap You're Overlooking

January 29, 2026 · 30 min · Season 4 · Episode 180

About this episode

Sarah Jeannault discusses the importance of a strong operational and knowledge foundation for successful AI adoption in organizations.

Many companies are rushing to adopt AI tools hoping to unlock new levels of productivity and innovation — and failing. Why? According to Sarah Jeannault, former FinTech founder and now VP Marketing at ProcedureFlow, it’s because they skipped a crucial step: building a strong operational and knowledge foundation. In this episode, Sarah dives into why AI initiatives fall flat, how to fix broken knowledge systems, and what a true AI-ready organization actually looks like. We also talk about marketing’s evolving tech stack, change management, and why AI must empower frontline teams — not just leadership.

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