Most AI initiatives don’t fail because the models are weak - they fail because organizations never design for reality.

In this episode of Intelligent Insights, we unpack why 80 - 95% of enterprise AI pilots never make it to production, and what separates scalable AI systems from endless proof-of-concepts. Drawing from industry research and real-world engineering patterns, we explore the hidden blockers behind “pilot purgatory” — including verification tax, MLOps immaturity, technical debt, and misaligned incentives.

We break down a practical roadmap for scaling AI responsibly, starting with high-control, low-agency systems and gradually increasing autonomy as trust is earned. You’ll learn why Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) frameworks, disciplined data foundations, and cost-aware hosting strategies matter more than choosing the latest model.

This episode is not about hype. It’s about shipping AI that survives contact with production.

If you’re a product leader, engineer, founder, or executive trying to move AI from demos to durable business impact - this one’s for you.

Do you really need a trillion-parameter model to solve enterprise problems?

In this episode, we unpack why Small Language Models (SLMs) are gaining momentum across enterprise AI. We explore how techniques like knowledge distillation and quantization allow smaller models to deliver competitive performance - while significantly reducing cost, latency, and energy consumption.

We also discuss why SLMs are a natural fit for agentic AI, enabling multi-step reasoning, on-device and on-prem deployments, and stronger data privacy in regulated environments. The takeaway: the future of AI isn’t just about bigger models, but smarter architectures built for real-world production.

AI is entering a new phase.
In 2026, the conversation is no longer about basic automation or copilots - it’s about agentic AI: autonomous systems that reason, decide, and execute work across functions.

In this episode, I break down six defining AI trends for 2026, drawing from multiple industry reports and real-world adoption patterns. We explore why AI agents promise massive productivity gains - and why trust, data quality, and governance remain the biggest blockers to scale.

You’ll learn why context engineering matters more than prompt engineering, how successful teams combine AI autonomy with human oversight, and what practical strategies actually reduce legal, ethical, and operational risk.

If you’re building, leading, or investing in AI systems - this episode is about what works in practice, not what sounds good in demos.

This episode is for product leaders, engineers, and executives navigating real-world AI adoption in 2026.

How can AI remember without losing clarity or consistency?
In this episode, we explore Hindsight, a structured memory architecture that enables AI agents to retain facts, track experiences, reflect over time, and maintain a stable persona. We break down how it outperforms traditional retrieval methods and why structured, evidence-aware memory is key to building truly long-term AI agents.

How are AI agents actually being used in the real world?

In this episode of Intelligent Insights, we break down insights from Measuring Agents in Production (MAP) — a large study of how teams are deploying AI agents across industries like finance, healthcare, and science.

Instead of complex autonomy, most teams succeed with simple, controlled systems focused on productivity and reliability. We explore why human oversight still matters, why many teams build their own agents in-house, and what practical patterns are emerging in production today.

If you’re building or thinking about AI agents, this episode focuses on what works — not hype.

Is artificial intelligence the next dot-com crash waiting to happen - or are we entering a true new era of innovation? In this episode of Intelligent Insights, Praveen dives into the economics behind the AI boom: billion-dollar burn rates, sky-high valuations, and the circular flow of money powering tech giants and AI startups alike.

We compare today’s AI gold rush to the dot-com era, uncover what’s driving the frenzy, and ask the big question - are we in a bubble, or just at the beginning of something bigger?

Artificial Intelligence is transforming the workplace—but what does that mean for careers? In this episode of Intelligent Insights, we explore how AI is reshaping the traditional career ladder.

We’ll cover:

• Why entry-level opportunities are rapidly shrinking since 2023.

• Whether AI is pushing companies toward a “flatter” structure.

• The risk of job displacement versus the rise of new roles.

• Lessons from past technology shifts.

• How professionals can adapt and thrive by embracing new tools and training.

If you’re a student, early-career professional, or a leader wondering how AI will impact your team’s growth, this conversation will help you see what the future of work could really look like.

Artificial Intelligence is no longer just about bigger models and clever prompts. The real shift is happening in context engineering—the art and science of shaping how AI systems understand, interpret, and apply knowledge. In this episode, we dive into why context engineering is emerging as the backbone of next-gen AI, how it differs from prompt engineering, and what it means for developers, businesses, and the future of intelligent systems.

If you want to understand where AI is headed next—and how to stay ahead of the curve—this episode is for you.