{"podcast":{"title":"M365.FM a Microsoft MVP Podcast by Mirko Peters","slug":"m365-fm-modern-work-security-and-productivity-with-microsoft-365-7311214","podcast_index_feed_id":7311214,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6704921/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.m365.fm","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/dcd2a8cc504197846a71af23bbeb0707.jpg","author":"Mirko Peters - Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, and Copilot for IT Pros","episode_count":989,"summary":"M365.FM is a podcast about Microsoft 365, Microsoft Copilot, AI, Modern Work, security, governance, Power Platform, Azure, and the technologies shaping the future of work.Hosted by Microsoft MVP Mirko Peters, M365.FM brings together Microsoft MVPs, Microsoft employees, product experts, architects, developers, and community leaders from around the world.Each episode goes beyond announcements and hype to explore what Microsoft technologies mean in practice. From Microsoft 365 Copilot and AI agents to Teams, SharePoint, Power Platform, Microsoft Fabric, Entra, Purview, security, governance, adoption, and automation, M365.FM focuses on real-world experience, implementation, strategy, and lessons learned.Expect expert interviews, technical deep dives, practical explainers, and conversations with people building, implementing, and shaping the Microsoft ecosystem.If you work with Microsoft 365, Copilot, AI, Modern Work, or the Microsoft Cloud, M365.FM helps you understand what matters, what works, and what is coming next.Hosted by Mirko Peters, Microsoft MVP. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/m365-fm-a-microsoft-mvp-podcast-by-mirko-peters--6704921/supp…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-17T20:22:41.104701+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/m365-fm-modern-work-security-and-productivity-with-microsoft-365-7311214"},"episode":{"title":"From Pilot to Production: Building Enterprise AI That Actually Delivers with Leon Gordon [MVP]","slug":"from-pilot-to-production-building-enterprise-ai-that-actually-delivers-with-leon-gordon-mvp","published_at":"2026-07-28T13:00:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/m365-fm-modern-work-security-and-productivity-with-microsoft-365-7311214/from-pilot-to-production-building-enterprise-ai-that-actually-delivers-with-leon-gordon-mvp","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/m365-fm-modern-work-security-and-productivity-with-microsoft-365-7311214","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-pilot-to-production-building-enterprise-ai-that-actually-delivers-with-leon-gordon-mvp--73192365","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73192365/from_pilot_to_production_building_enterprise_ai_that_actually_delivers_with_leon_gordon_mvp.mp3","summary":"Leon Gordon explains why most enterprise AI initiatives never reach production and introduces the concept of the Pilot Tax—the hidden cost organizations pay when AI projects remain stuck in proof-of-concept mode. He shares practical strategies for moving from experimentation to measurable business outcomes through governance, Microsoft Fabric, and structured AI adoption. FROM FOOTBALL TO MICROSOFT MVP Leon shares his unconventional career journey, from leaving school early to pursue professional football to becoming a five-time Microsoft MVP, founder of Onyx Data, and one of the leading voices in Microsoft Fabric and enterprise AI. His story demonstrates how continuous learning and real-world experience can outperform traditional career paths. BUILDING AI THAT DELIVERS BUSINESS VALUE Rather than focusing on flashy AI demonstrations, Leon explains why organizations must begin with measurable business outcomes. Every AI initiative should start by defining success metrics, expected ROI, and governance requirements before writing a single prompt or deploying an agent. WHY MOST AI PROJECTS FAIL Despite billions being invested worldwide, most generative AI projects never reach production. Leon explores the biggest reasons behind these failures, including weak governance, poor data quality, unrealistic expectations, insufficient testing, and a lack of long-term strategy. He argues that organizations often rush to implement AI before preparing the necessary foundations. THE PILOT TAX EXPLAINED Leon introduces his Pilot Tax methodology, designed to help organizations escape endless proof-of-concept cycles. 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