• The session brought together industry leaders to share practical strategies on building AI-ready companies by aligning business goals, managing data responsibly, and leveraging AI as an enabler—not the core.

April 25, 2025: BlackStorm Consulting, in collaboration with Project Asia Data, Ledgen Group and DP SME, hosted a high-impact event titled “Building AI-Ready Companies: Talent, Infrastructure, and Strategy.” Set against the backdrop of accelerated AI adoption across industries, this session brought together leaders and innovators eager to future-proof their organisations through strategic AI transformation.

Held in Singapore, the event attracted founders, business executives, and transformation teams to explore how companies can navigate the evolving AI landscape with clarity and confidence.

Key Highlights

1. Strategic Alignment is Key
Speakers collectively stressed that AI success starts with a clear business strategy. AI initiatives that lack strategic alignment risk becoming disconnected experiments. Businesses must define their goals and use AI to enable—not dictate—business direction.

2. Mitigating Internal Data Leakage
A recurring challenge in AI deployment is data governance. The panel shared practical approaches to reduce data leakage, including setting robust internal protocols, establishing tiered data access controls, and fostering a culture of data responsibility.

3. AI as a Tool, Not the Core
The speakers highlighted a critical mindset shift: AI should enhance your business, not define it. Companies that chase AI purely for branding or trend-following—without understanding their purpose—risk inefficiency. AI is most effective when it empowers better workflows, sharper decision-making, and operational efficiency, anchored in real business value.

Featured Speakers

Mr Paddy Tan, Managing Partner, BlackStorm Consulting
A seasoned entrepreneur and management consultant with two decades of experience in Southeast Asia, Paddy shared insights on aligning people, product, and process to scale AI efforts regionally.

Mr Koo Ping Shung, Managing Director, Project Asia Data
With 20 years of experience in Data Science and AI, Koo broke down the data value chain—from collection and governance to insights and machine learning—and how companies can embed AI in practical, results-driven ways.

Mr Mok Heng Wah, Group CEO, Ledgen Group
Drawing from his extensive background in professional and corporate services, Heng Wah emphasized the importance of regulatory readiness, internal control frameworks, and adaptable corporate structures for AI scalability.

Summary

The session concluded with an engaging Q&A, where participants explored use cases, adoption risks, and pathways to start their AI journeys responsibly.

Thank you to all who joined us for this empowering discussion on building AI-ready companies. We look forward to more collaborations and knowledge-sharing sessions to help businesses embrace AI with intention and impact.

About BlackStorm Consulting 

BlackStorm Consulting (https://blackstormco.asia/), a trailblazing force in business consultancy, stands at the forefront of empowering businesses across Southeast Asia, with a stronghold in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. Our expertise lies in corporate strategy and market entry, closing strategic gaps that impede companies from reaching their full potential. We elevate businesses by applying a multi-faceted approach across three crucial layers: people, product, and process.

About Project Asia Data 

Project Asia Data (https://projectasiadata.com/) specialises in delivering AI-driven solutions to enable businesses to thrive in a rapidly changing world. By focusing on people, product, process, and positioning, Project Asia Data helps organisations harness the power of AI to innovate, optimise, and excel.

About Ledgen Group 

Since 2003, we (https://ledgengroup.com/) have grown alongside our clients in Singapore, evolving to become Asia’s partner in establishing footholds in the region. We work in tandem with our clients – from multinationals to local businesses – enabling them with foresight, agility and accuracy to cement their leadership in the world’s fastest growing economy. From statutory compliance solutions such as Company Incorporation, Corporate Secretarial Services, Accounting Services, Tax Services, HR and Payroll Services, we will be your strategic affinity partners who will realise your vision with you. Simplify and execute your expansion plans. Create and unlock value.

About DP SME

We (https://www.dpsmeadvisory.com.sg/) are Singapore’s leading one-stop business advisory centre for aspiring entrepreneurs and seasoned business owners. Since 2000, we have assisted over 150,000 local and foreign business owners to set up and manage business operations in Singapore.