Insights from local AI builders show how to turn costly mistakes into growth, momentum, and smarter execution.
In a small Phoenix office, a promising AI pilot went off the rails. Months of development, thousands of dollars, and countless hours of engineering had been poured into a system designed to streamline operations. When it launched, the algorithms stumbled, data pipelines broke, and executives scrambled for answers.
Most AI projects don’t fail because the technology is weak — they fail because no one talks openly about what actually broke. And for Arizona’s fast-growing tech ecosystem, those hidden lessons can mean lost momentum, missed opportunities, and slower innovation.
During Arizona Tech Week, the University of Silicon Valley, in partnership with Arizona Ascent, is breaking that silence. They’re hosting a candid conversation on AI failures and the lessons rarely shared publicly. No hype. No vendor pitches. Just real stories from leaders building, deploying, and recovering from AI setbacks.
Meet the Panel
- Anisia Corona, MPH, CEO & Founder, DxTx
- Clay Richardson, CEO & Co-Founder, Startup Central
- Mahesh Vinayagam, CEO & Founder, qBotica
- Robert Vera, MBA, Chief Experience & Partnership Officer, University of Silicon Valley
- Rob Andersen (AntiSpamGuy), CEO & Founder, Grape ID™
These leaders will share the moments projects faltered, the hard lessons learned, and strategies that actually work — insights that startups, enterprises, and policymakers can apply immediately.
Why This Matters for Arizona
AI investment and talent are accelerating statewide. Startups need actionable execution insights. Enterprises need roadmaps that deliver ROI. Policymakers and educators need real-world lessons. This roundtable offers all of that, plus the chance to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and leave with takeaways you can implement immediately.
The session, powered by the Arizona Commerce Authority and sponsored by the University of Silicon Valley in partnership with Arizona Ascent, takes place Thursday, April 9, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM.
For Arizona’s tech community, this is more than an event — it’s a rare opportunity to learn from failure, share knowledge, and accelerate the state’s AI ecosystem.
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