AI Isn't Ready for Production: Haik & George from Arqa and ZBP
AI Isn't Ready for Production: Haik & George from Arqa and ZBP  
Podcast: AI for Advisors
Published On: Tue Apr 28 2026
Description: In this episode of AI for Advisors, Mark and James sit down with Haik Sahakyan and George Guidotti from Arca to talk about the reality of deploying AI in production environments.While the hype cycle continues, this conversation brings a grounded perspective on what actually works—and what doesn’t.What we cover:Why AI struggles in productionReal-world deployment challengesWhere AI delivers value todayWhat breaks at scaleHow to think about AI realisticallyChapters:00:00 Intro06:00 Production challenges14:00 What works22:00 Failures and lessons30:00 Future outlook