In this in-depth conversation at Davos 2026, Tech investor and Exponential View founder Azeem Azhar reveals how Fortune 500 companies are moving beyond AI hype to real, measurable results. From AI investment committee members that adapt to team dynamics, to $5M+ savings in manufacturing predictive maintenance, discover exactly where AI is creating competitive advantage and what separates winners from laggards. Key insights from this interview: ✓ How companies are shifting from AI experiments to core business transformation ✓ Real case study: Investment committees now use AI as a tuned committee member ✓ Manufacturing breakthrough: AI predicting equipment failures, saving millions ✓ Why lower energy costs alone won’t guarantee AI leadership ✓ The “full stack” AI economy—from electrons to enterprise outcomes ✓ Graduate hiring trends in 2026 and AI’s actual labor market impact ✓ Infrastructure challenges, data center sustainability, and clean energy solutions ✓ Geopolitical risks and why countries need strategic partnership layers Why this matters: Leaders, CTOs, and investors are drowning in AI hype. This conversation cuts through the noise with concrete examples of what’s actually working - and what executives are really worried about in boardrooms right now. Perfect for: C-suite executives, CTOs, business strategists, investors, economists, policymakers, and anyone making decisions about AI adoption. Timestamps & Topics: 0:00 - Introduction: How AI conversation has shifted in 12 months 2:52 - Investment committee AI case study 3:47 - Manufacturing & predictive maintenance ROI 4:39 - Global AI adoption patterns (US, India, Netherlands, Singapore, Morocco) 6:36 - Defining the “AI economy” and what it means for business 7:55 - Energy costs vs. innovation: Can Europe compete? 8:52 - Data center infrastructure and clean energy commitments 11:00 - Graduate hiring crisis and labor market implications 14:22 - Geopolitical shifts reshaping business strategy