"Technology is no longer the long pole in the tent -- the true drivers of success in AI transformation are culture, commitment, and new operating models. Move First, Align Fast explores this classic Alignment Gap and provides leaders with a playbook to turn human readiness and alignment into an engine of durable competitive advantage." -- SANJAY SRIVASTAVA, Chair at Executive Technology Board, Chief Digital Strategist at Genpact "In time of massive change, uncertainty and AI, Deepika has created the framework for navigating the ''Alignment Gap,'' providing the practical tools to measure human readiness and index risk. Move First, Align Fast reframes AI success not needing just technological achievement, but also critical is human-led transformation, offering a powerful approach and resources for sustained performance in dynamic times." -- FAYE SAHAI, Managing Director at Vinaj Ventures, Board Member at Fortune AIQ and Exbourne Group, Chairperson at ANA Innovation Group "A rare book that gets to the heart of why AI succeeds or stalls. Deepika shows that alignment is not a soft skill -- it''s the hard edge of transformation. Leaders ignore this at their peril." -- AVINASH MISRA, Founder and CEO at Skan AI "The promise of AI implementation lives or dies by its acknowledgment of the human condition.

Deepika''s book offers practical frameworks to make it work." -- HAMILTON MANN, Group Vice President of Digital and AI Transformation at Thales, bestselling author of Artificial Integrity "There is little doubt these days on how Artificial Intelligence could reshape humanity. The investments going into AI and the returns in both private and public markets from firms in the AI infrastructure space are marvelous. Yet, mature firms are stumbling in formulating and executing on a strategy that will reshape material operating metrics. There is a gap between the promise and the reality of AI in traditional institutions. The key to gaining confidence and achieving step change outcomes is predicated less on tools and infrastructure--it is more dependent on the intersection of technical aptitude, imagination, and operational knowhow--on the foundation of cross functional leadership, industry knowledge, and data ontology. "Deepika''s book demystifies the chasm between technical capabilities and material AI enabled momentum. Her insights on applying systems thinking to methodically define, coalesce around, and execute on an AI blueprint promises to defog the exciting and intimidating world of AI.

This book is a valuable read for CXOs looking to achieve takeoff velocity in their ambition to reshape their firms to be relevant in an AI-first age." -- MURLI BULUSWAR, Head of Analytics at Citi " Move First, Align Fast has arrived just-in-time for the wave of AI business transformation taking place over the next decade. This is an insightful and actionable book full of tools and frameworks that address the top reasons AI transformation efforts fail and how to resolve them. This book is mandatory for all business transformers and technology leaders." -- DAYTON SEMERJIAN, Former Chief Customer Care Officer at LPL Financial "In today''s rapidly evolving business landscape, the success of AI initiatives hinges not on technical execution but on organizational conviction. Move First, Align Fast by Deepika Chopra delivers a compelling framework for leaders to measure alignment with the same precision as financial metrics--transforming trust and readiness into tangible ROI. "This book is more than a guide; it''s a strategic blueprint for leading enterprise-scale transformation. Deepika''s insights underscore that technology alone is insufficient.

Her emphasis on human alignment as the decisive factor in AI success equips leaders with the tools to convert trust into lasting competitive advantage. "For executives navigating the complexities of digital transformation, Move First, Align Fast offers a system for sustained performance in the AI era." -- SWAROOP KRISHNAMURTHY, VP of Data & Integration Platforms and Operations at Pepsi "Across many technology revolutions, I''ve learned that the human side determines success more than the algorithms. Move First, Align Fast finally gives boards and executives the frameworks to quantify alignment and conviction--the same way we measure revenue or adoption. It is the handbook every leadership team will need." -- DOUGLAS KIM, Senior Connection Science Fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology "Getting AI right at the board level is critical for building companies that will thrive in the future. Chopra''s frameworks give directors a language and scorecard to govern AI with appropriate rigor while inspiring innovation." -- JOCELYN MANGAN, CEO at illumyn Impact, Board Member at Papa Johns, ChowNow, and WEG Labs.