# Why we failed despite €1 Million revenue per person

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Podcast: [Bots & Bosses (english)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bots-bosses-english-6903450)
Published: 2026-03-15T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://leadersofai.com
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## Resource

Over €1M in revenue per person — and still we were close to driving our “growth only with AI” experiment straight into a wall. This episode is about the uncomfortable truth: AI is rarely the bottleneck. Processes are. - Why extreme efficiency suddenly feels like chaos: seven research projects, no clear operating system - What was missing: templates, dashboards, clear quality criteria, clear responsibilities — not “even more agents” - Our course correction as an upgrade: from “max. 7 people” to dedicated roles (Finance, Ops, Org Development), so AI can really have an impact More info at: https://leadersofai.com. And here’s our newsletter: https://www.leadersofai.com/newsletter

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