AI Budget & Strategy: Navigating complex AI costs with strategic clarity
Innovation is expensive, but irrelevance costs more. As you draft your 2026 budget, you face a critical challenge: how to fund the necessary transition to AI without destabilizing your current operations. Don't let hidden data costs and implementation fees become the "black hole" in your financial plan.
The Session: Aligning Capital with Intelligence Join Clever Analytics for a high-level strategic session designed for forward-thinking leaders. We aren't discussing prompts; we are discussing profitability and resource leverage.
What We Will Cover:
The "Data Readiness" Line Item: Why you must budget for cleaning your data before you budget for the AI tools.
CapEx vs. OpEx: Navigating the classification of AI infrastructure versus software subscriptions.
Essential Industry-Specific Tech: Avoiding generic overspending by identifying the specific tools your industry actually needs.
ROI Modeling: Using the CLEVER Evaluation framework to set clear expectations and impact for your tech investment.
Who Should Join:
C-Suite Visionaries: Leaders aligning AI capital with long-term purpose.
Financial Stewards: Executives navigating CapEx vs. OpEx complexities.
Operational Architects: Managers quantifying resources for efficiency and leverage.
Growth-Minded Founders: Owners seeking clarity to fund innovation without chaos.
Strategic Board Members: Stakeholders focused on risk mitigation and model sustainability.
Service Industry Leaders: Professionals navigating industry-specific tech and regulations.