AI moves trillions of dollars in milliseconds. So why won’t companies let it send a customer email?

In this episode of the AI Proving Ground Podcast, Erik Anderson, CEO of Singularity University and former Topgolf leader, breaks down the real constraint on enterprise AI adoption: trust.

We talk about the shift to agentic AI, how it's reshaping thought work, and the tension leaders face between productivity gains and the social contract with employees. If AI gives your team 20% of their time back, Erik argues that's not just cost savings. It's an opportunity to invest in growth, quality, and long term value.

We also cover:

• Why trust becomes the bottleneck before the technology
• How AI agents reshape brand and customer experience
• What leaders should actually do next

Most companies won’t hit a technical limit with AI. They’ll hit a trust limit first.

More about this week's guest:

Erik Anderson is Founder and CEO of WestRiver Group, a global investment platform focused on the innovation economy. He previously served as Executive Chairman of Topgolf, leading its rise into a global brand, and is now Executive Chairman of Singularity Group. An experienced operator and investor, Erik holds leadership and board roles across technology, energy, and consumer sectors, focused on scaling companies that shape the future.

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