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Abandoned by Design: Why AI Gets Left Behind | Robert Hayward — CTO of Eight Roads | ROI S3 EpX

-Artificial intelligence isn’t failing because the technology isn’t ready. It’s failing because no one truly owns it. In this episode of ROI, we sit down with Robert Hayward, CTO of Eight Roads, to unpack why so many AI initiatives quietly stall inside companies, even after the tools are bought, pilots are launched, and teams are trained. Robert explains why AI often ends up sitting between teams instead of within them, why ownership and accountability matter more than tooling, and why treating AI as a service, rather than a strategic capability, almost guarantees abandonment. This is a grounded, experience-led conversation about what actually breaks AI adoption inside organisations, and what needs to change for it to work in practice. In this episode, we cover: Why AI fails when no one owns it How organisational structure determines AI success Why better tools don’t fix broken foundations The real role of a CTO in the age of AI What investors and leadership teams consistently underestimate Whether you’re a founder, investor, operator, or simply trying to understand why AI feels harder than it should be, this conversation offers a clear, honest perspective from inside a global venture firm. About ROI ROI is a long-form interview series exploring how technology, leadership, and decision-making really work inside modern organisations — beyond the hype.