In this episode of The Next Frontiers of AI, host Scott Hebner, Principal Analyst for AI at theCUBE Research, sits down with Vladimir Lukic, Global Leader of the Tech & Digital Advantage Practice at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to explore one of the most urgent questions in enterprise AI today: Why are only 5% of companies realizing real value from AI, while the rest are falling further behind? And more importantly, what can companies do to remedy this problem before it’s too late.
Drawing on findings from BCG’s landmark report, The Widening AI Value Gap, Vlad reveals that the performance gap between AI leaders and laggards is widening. These “future-built” firms, which make up just 5% of the global sample, are achieving 1.7 times higher revenue growth, 3.6 times stronger shareholder returns, and 2.7 times greater ROI from AI investments. The key difference? A disciplined playbook that incorporates AI into core business functions, redefines workflows with agentic AI, and views upskilling as a strategic priority rather than just an HR initiative.
Together, Scott and Vlad explore how agentic AI, which accounted for 17% of total AI value in 2025 and is expected to reach 29% by 2028, is transforming how organizations operate and compete. They talk about what makes a company “future-built” and how trust, governance, and human-AI collaboration will shape the next phase of enterprise value creation. The key message is clear: technology alone isn’t the key differentiator; operating models, talent, and leadership courage are. Enterprises that prepare for the future now will lead the next stage of competitive advantage; those that delay risk falling behind. #AgenticAI #AIValeGap #NextFrontiersOfAI #BCG
