Learning from the
5% That Succeed
While 95% of AI projects fail, we study the 5% that transform businesses—then build software to make those outcomes repeatable.
The AI Transformation Challenge
Enterprise AI has a failure problem. According to MIT research and industry studies, 95% of AI initiatives stall, fail, or never deliver measurable ROI. Billions invested, countless hours spent, minimal business impact.
But there's a 5% that succeed—companies that achieve dramatic productivity gains, cost reductions, and competitive advantages through AI. What makes them different?
That's What We Study
Through our partnership with the5percent.ai, we rigorously analyze successful AI transformations to understand the patterns, practices, and principles that separate success from failure.
Introducing the5percent.ai
Our research partner dedicated to understanding what makes AI transformation succeed
Deep Research
the5percent.ai conducts rigorous analysis of successful enterprise AI deployments, examining organizational structures, technical architectures, change management practices, and outcome metrics.
Building on MIT's Nanda study and ongoing enterprise research, they identify the critical factors that enable actual P&L impact from AI investments.
Applied Insights
These aren't academic studies gathering dust. Every insight from the5percent.ai directly informs how we build 1Sphere's AI Compass and AI Studio products.
The research tells us what works. We build the software that makes it repeatable for your enterprise.
Key Research Findings
ROI Tied to P&L, Not Productivity Theater
Successful AI projects measure outcomes in dollars saved, revenue increased, or costs reduced—not "time saved" or "satisfaction scores." They track specific P&L line items from day one.
Integration Before Migration
The 5% don't wait for platform consolidation. They integrate AI directly with existing systems (SAP, Salesforce, Workday) and deliver value while competitors are still planning migrations.
Custom Workflows, Not Generic Tools
Point solutions fail because enterprise workflows are unique. Winners build tailored AI workflows that match their specific business processes, compliance requirements, and data patterns.
Human-in-the-Loop by Design
Successful deployments include clear verification dashboards where humans can inspect, validate, and override AI decisions. This builds trust and catches edge cases before they become problems.
90-Day Proof Points
The 5% deliver measurable outcomes within a single quarter. They don't ask boards to wait 18-36 months for results. They show tangible value fast, then expand from proven wins.
Embedded Expertise
Companies that succeed don't just buy software or hire consultants for decks. They partner with teams that combine AI strategy, engineering capability, and change management—embedded experts who deliver software, not slideware.
The Research-Product Flywheel
Research → Product
Every insight from the5percent.ai research directly shapes our product roadmap. When we learn that successful companies prioritize specific integration patterns or verification workflows, we build those capabilities into AI Studio.
This ensures 1Sphere customers benefit from proven patterns, not experimental guesses.
Product → Research
Every 1Sphere deployment generates new data about what works at enterprise scale. We measure outcomes, document patterns, and feed those learnings back to the5percent.ai research.
This continuous loop means both the research and the product get better with every customer.
The result: Software that captures and scales the practices of the 5% who succeed
Apply These Insights to Your EnterpriseDon't Reinvent the Wheel
The 5% have already figured out what works. We've built the software to make those patterns yours.