Qlik: CFOs Now Demand Proof of AI Value

AI spending is under scrutiny as CFOs demand measurable returns, yet only 19% of enterprises have a defined ROI framework despite 97% committing budget to agentic AI, according to Qlik CEO Mike Capone. He argues that most companies must first build trusted, governed data pipelines before achieving repeatable AI outcomes. HelloFresh demonstrates this disciplined approach using Qlik Predict to flag at-risk deliveries and trigger automated recovery actions, improving customer retention. The key insight: AI does not need to be perfect to deliver value, just fast and bounded enough to outperform delayed human decision-making.