Andus Labs CEO explains why human systems, not tech, hold back AI transformation
Chris Perry, founder of Andus Labs, argues that enterprises fail to realize AI’s full potential because they overlook the human and organizational systems needed to integrate it. Drawing on decades at Weber Shandwick and observing tech shifts like social media and mobile, Perry notes that companies often bolt AI onto existing workflows without redesigning work around its capabilities. His…
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- Perry’s *Ground Truth Index* ranks ‘Empty Chairs’ (no accountability for AI decisions) and ‘Learning While Drowning’ as top AI adoption barriers
- AI’s value equals capability multiplied by an organization’s ability to absorb and reorganize around it, he argues
- Perry advocates problem-focused teams with agents and humans co-deciding, replacing traditional functional org charts
Perry emphasizes that AI’s value depends on “absorption” (how well teams adapt) as much as capability. He warns against treating AI as a cost-cutting tool, citing “Devaluation Anxiety” among employees who fear job displacement without clear career paths. His vision for the future includes problem-focused teams with agents and humans co-deciding, replacing rigid functional org charts. The analogy to 1920s factories—where motors were repurposed to redefine workflows—highlights the need for structural change beyond incremental AI adoption.
Chris Perry, Founder and CEO of Andus Labs
Unite.AI · 5 October 2026
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