In this unpopular opinion episode of The Retail Tales, host Saurabh Vijayvergia takes on one of retail’s most overused mantras — “start small, show quick wins.”
Through a powerful retail story and a pragmatic framework, Saurabh explains why the obsession with quick wins often distracts organizations from their true goal: building scalable, ROI-driven AI capability that compounds over time. He argues that it’s not speed that defines success — it’s direction.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to:
Because quick wins may prove a point — but bold North Stars move the enterprise forward.
If you are a retail leader starting on your AI journey or stuck in "pilot purgatory", this episode is a must listen for you.
Listen now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
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