AI Activation Code

The AI revolution isn’t on the horizon—it’s already happening. AI Activation Code shows business owners how to stop watching from the sidelines and start leading with smart, AI-powered strategies. If you want to future-proof your company, this book lays the foundation.

Written specifically for companies generating between $10M and $500M, the book presents a real-world framework for scaling with AI. Entrepreneurs will learn how to avoid the most common missteps that cause 70% of AI projects to fail. Instead of chasing trends, you’ll gain clarity on where AI truly moves the needle.

Authors Neil Sahota and Chris Wise don’t sell hype—they share proven methods from real client transformations. Whether you’re in logistics, manufacturing, or services, you’ll find case studies and insights that are relevant to your business. These aren’t abstract concepts—they’re actionable strategies.

The book introduces the Four Stages of Business Consciousness to help you identify where your company stands. You’ll also get a Business Consciousness Assessment to diagnose your current level and map your next moves. This step-by-step approach makes scaling with AI more accessible and far less overwhelming.

Most importantly, AI Activation Code helps you shift from a reactive to an adaptive business model. It shows how to embed AI into your culture, operations, and customer experience. As an entrepreneur, this isn’t just a book—it’s your competitive edge.

As an entrepreneur, reading AI Activation Code you will learn:

• How to turn your business into an adaptive, AI-native organization that thrives in real-time market shifts.
• Why most AI projects fail—and the steps you can take to avoid wasting time and money.
• A clear framework to assess your company’s current AI readiness and how to progress to full autonomy.
• Practical ways to embed AI into your culture, operations, and customer experience for lasting impact.
• Real-world strategies used by mid-market companies to drive growth, efficiency, and innovation with AI.

“While other books and experts talk about how to add AI incrementally into a business, The AI Activation Code has a very different – and refreshing – approach. The four pillars laid out in the book get you from understanding the failings of the old way of using AI in business and the right way to build your business with AI all the way up to scaling to AI Autonomy. The clear examples, thoughtful questions, and practical approaches to real change make this a must read for mid-market businesses looking for the right way to scale with AI. Well done, Chris and Neil!”

Jeremy Shapiro

Author, Your Business Growth Playbook

About AI Activation Code Co-Author, Neil Sahota

Neil Sahota is a United Nations AI expert and co-creator of IBM Watson. He brings over 20 years of hands-on experience helping companies innovate through emerging technologies.

Neil also teaches at UC Irvine, where he mentors future leaders on AI and business strategy. His work spans a wide range of industries including healthcare, finance, logistics, and telecommunications.

As a business advisor, Neil helps entrepreneurs define their products, target markets, and funding strategies. He is also a member of multiple investor groups such as Tech Coast Angels.

Neil is passionate about global development and was selected for IBM’s Corporate Service Corps. During his assignment in China, he worked with corporate leaders to develop a leadership training program. He also supports nonprofit organizations through grant reviews, event planning, and fundraising initiatives.

About AI Activation Code Co-Author, Chris Wise

Chris Wise is a seasoned business growth strategist specializing in helping mid-market companies scale and achieve successful exits.

With expertise across operations, leadership, HR, finance, marketing, and sales, Chris knows how to leverage AI to enhance every aspect of organizational performance.

He has a proven track record of leading AI transformation projects for companies with $10M to $500M in revenue.

Chris excels in change management, developing strategies that foster sustainable cultural evolution and integrate AI seamlessly into business functions.

His leadership development programs are designed to prepare businesses for the AI-powered future. As a co-creator of AI Activation Code, Chris brings a deep understanding of how AI can drive significant value in today’s competitive business landscape.