SkillTorch

16 May 2026

How Leaders Drive Successful AI Adoption and Change

AI adoption is no longer just about technology. It is about leadership, mindset, and the ability to drive real organizational change. So how do you know if your company is truly ready?

In this episode of the Future Pulse Podcast, Patty Hatter joins Melica Moshiri to share her insights from leading roles across global tech companies and startups. She breaks down what it really takes to implement AI successfully, from leadership signals and cultural shifts to building a strategy that works across the entire organization.

Patty explains why AI adoption requires a holistic approach, not just new tools, and how leaders must align teams, skills, and processes to unlock real value. The conversation explores the pressures faced by CIOs, the importance of taking calculated risks, and how companies can move beyond experimentation into meaningful transformation.

If you are navigating AI adoption, organizational change, or technology strategy, this episode offers practical guidance on how to lead with clarity and drive innovation at scale.

Future Pulse is part of Skilltorch, a global tech recruitment company partnering with AI-driven businesses to place both GTM and technical talent. The company was founded by Melica Moshiri, who featured on BBC’s The Apprentice 2025.