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State of AI Adoption in the Mid-Market: An Exclusive Webinar with Chief Executive Group

VirtuousAI, in partnership with Chief Executive Group, hosted the webinar, "The State of AI Adoption in the Mid-Market: The CEO’s Roadmap to Scaling Real Business Value," exploring how mid-market CEOs can effectively harness AI to accelerate growth and operational performance. The session featured Chris Happ, CEO of VirtuousAI, and Leo Tropeano, CEO of Mugsy, who shared both strategic insights and real-world implementation experience. Chris opened the discussion by presenting survey findings that reveal a significant “execution gap” in AI adoption: while 98% of CEOs recognize AI’s potential value, only 1 in 12 have developed a company-wide strategy. This disconnect underscores that the challenge for many organizations is not understanding AI’s importance, but successfully integrating it into business operations in a scalable, impactful way. Leo Tropeano provided a compelling case study of Mugsy’s AI journey. Facing persistent inventory planning issues, Mugsy partnered with Virtuous AI to improve forecasting and decision-making. Through AI-driven inventory models, Mugsy achieved 93% accuracy compared to the 70% accuracy typically produced by human experts. Leo emphasized how this leap in precision enabled more confident, data-backed decisions across the business. The conversation also highlighted how Mugsy applied AI insights beyond forecasting, optimizing sales and promotional strategies. One standout example was a Cyber Monday campaign where Mugsy offered a 40% discount—an approach validated through AI modeling—that ultimately doubled sales, demonstrating AI’s direct influence on revenue growth. The webinar concluded with broader lessons for CEOs, including realistic timelines for implementation, the importance of employee adoption and change management, and the need to build trust in AI systems through measurable business outcomes. Overall, the session reinforced that mid-market leaders who align AI with clear strategic goals and execution plans can unlock substantial competitive advantage and real business value.