Why AI Starts with Better Data: Jesse Todd on Unlocking Enterprise Intelligence

In today’s AI arms race, most enterprises are chasing results — yet few are ready at the data level. In this interview with Phil Alsop of MSP Channel Insights & Digitalisation World, Jesse Todd, CEO of EncompaaS, unpacks one of the most overlooked truths in AI adoption: unstructured data is holding enterprises back.

Jesse shares firsthand insights from working with regulated organisations that are grappling with fragmented data environments, legacy systems, and growing pressure to innovate responsibly. His key message is clear: AI is only as good as the data that fuels it — and if your information is siloed, unclassified, or unmanaged, you’re building on a shaky foundation.

Highlights from the conversation include:

• Why data quality — not just volume — is the real differentiator for successful AI.
• The rising risk of ignoring unstructured content in enterprise environments.
• How leaders can build trust in AI outputs through stronger data governance.
• The cultural and operational shifts needed to break down data silos at scale.

Whether you’re a CIO, data leader, or business executive navigating digital transformation, Jesse offers a pragmatic perspective grounded in real enterprise experience.

Watch the full interview to learn how your organisation can rethink its data strategy and lay the groundwork for AI that actually delivers.