The Value Mirage: Understanding AI's True Worth in an Age of Perception:A Strategic Guide to Navigating the Gap Between AI's Technical Reality and Market Valuation

by Haroon Mansoori

Overview

"The Value Mirage: Understanding AI's True Worth in an Age of Perception" bridges the critical gap between technical reality and market perception in artificial intelligence. This comprehensive guide reveals why AI valuations often diverge dramatically from actual capabilities and provides practical frameworks for creating sustainable value through AI implementation.

Drawing on real-world case studies and expert analysis, the book equips readers with sophisticated strategies for navigating the complex AI landscape. Leaders will discover frameworks for making informed investment decisions, technical teams will learn approaches for communicating AI's value effectively, and organizations will gain insights for developing AI capabilities that deliver lasting competitive advantages.

The journey begins by examining the fundamental perception-reality gap in AI valuation-exploring the psychological and market dynamics that drive this persistent disconnect. Readers gain insight into why market perceptions often outpace technical capabilities and how this creates both challenges and opportunities.

What sets this work apart is its balanced perspective. While many AI books focus exclusively on either technical capabilities or market trends, "The Value Mirage" integrates both viewpoints while maintaining focus on practical value creation. The result is a sophisticated yet accessible guide that helps readers navigate the complex intersection of technology, psychology, and market dynamics.

Whether you're a business leader evaluating AI investments, a technical practitioner implementing AI solutions, or an investor analyzing market opportunities, this book provides the strategic perspective and practical frameworks needed to thrive in the age of AI.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781997521112
Publisher:	Beldene Publishing
Publication date:	03/22/2025
Series:	AI Vanguard
Pages:	76
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.20(d)

About the Author

AI & Security Transformation Pioneer | Fortune 100 Strategic Advisor | Author

Haroon Mansoori stands at the forefront of AI and cybersecurity innovation with over three decades of enterprise transformation experience across the US, Canada, and India. His distinguished career includes 8½ years leading an AI-powered security program for a Fortune 100 telecommunications giant, where he revolutionized vulnerability management practices and reduced remediation time by 70% across environments with 12,000+ applications.

A prolific author and thought leader, Haroon has published influential works including "The Self-Building AI Metropolis," "AI in DevSecOps: A Double-Edged Sword," and "DevSecOps Excellence." His writing illuminates the critical intersection of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and organizational transformation with both technical precision and strategic insight.

Throughout his career, Haroon has established and scaled multiple industry-leading Centers of Excellence from inception, building global security operations into multi-million dollar enterprises. His pioneering integration of AI with application security, DevSecOps, and cybersecurity governance has consistently delivered transformative improvements in security posture while driving substantial business growth.

As a certified professional with credentials from ISACA and OCEG, Haroon brings comprehensive expertise in governance, risk management, and compliance across diverse industries including manufacturing, telecommunications, healthcare, banking, financial services, and defense.

Currently pursuing doctoral studies, Haroon continues to expand his research into the transformative potential of artificial intelligence while advising select organizations on strategic technology initiatives. His forthcoming works explore emerging trends at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and enterprise risk management, cementing his reputation as an indispensable voice in technology transformation.