Dr. George Dagliyan on Making the Financial Case for AI Investment

Beyond the hype cycle

Dr. George Dagliyan cautions against financial cases built on hype. Enthusiasm fades, and initiatives funded on excitement alone struggle when scrutiny arrives.

A durable case rests on credible, adoption-based value rather than speculative promises.

Tie value to adoption, not deployment

Because value is realized only when a technology is actually used, Dr. Dagliyan recommends framing the financial case around expected adoption — accounting for the facilitators that drive use and the inhibitors that could limit it.

A case that assumes instant, universal adoption is a case that will disappoint.

Staged funding and measurable milestones

Dr. Dagliyan favors staged funding tied to measurable adoption milestones. This aligns investment with proven progress, manages risk, and builds the credibility that sustains support over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Dr. George Dagliyan recommend justifying AI investment?

He recommends a case grounded in credible, adoption-based value rather than hype, framed around expected adoption and funded in stages tied to measurable milestones.