THE 5%

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MISSION & VISION

Empowering Enterprise AI Success

The5percent.ai bridges the gap from AI potential to measurable business impact, empowering organizations to join the elite 5% who deliver real AI outcomes.

Driven by Proven Research

Born from the MIT Nanda study, our insights reveal that methodology—not technology—drives AI success.

We partner with leading academic institutions to ensure our guidance is grounded in rigorous, empirical research rather than vendor marketing or anecdotal evidence.

Evolving with the Community

Constantly updated through awards, research, and community insights—always current, always actionable.

As we recognize successful deployments and facilitate peer learning, we continuously refine our understanding of what drives real AI transformation.

Our Mission

Help 10,000 organizations join the 5% by 2028 through research, recognition, and peer learning.

Initially rooted in the learnings from the MIT Nanda 2025 report, this will be kept up to date with learnings from our community and the identified awards winners.

What We Are Not

  • Not a Vendor Directory

    We do not rank vendors or sell placements. We highlight teams and patterns that moved P&L.

  • Not Marketing Theater

    We focus on deployed solutions with measurable business outcomes, not impressive demos or pilot announcements.

  • Not Vendor-Influenced

    Our awards judging panel maintains independence. We maintain editorial independence in all content.