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Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption

Welcome to the "Accelerating GenAI Adoption Podcast" hosted by Indy Sawhney. Weekly AI-hosted discussions explore GenAI insights, use cases, and research based on Indy"s LinkedIn newsletters. Experience newsletter content as dynamic audio conversations to enhance your understanding of generative AI technologies. Tune in for thought-provoking dialogues that empower you to navigate the evolving GenAI landscape. Music credits: I Miss You, Southern Winds by | e s c p |

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Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption - Episode 98

Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption ·

2026/02/21

This newsletter by Indy Sawhney, an AI strategy leader at AWS, offers practical advice for organizations struggling to scale Agentic AI. The text argues that many initiatives fail because teams focus on the novelty of technology rather than addressing specific business outcomes prioritized by executive leadership. Using a pharmaceutical case study, the author illustrates how to move past impressive demos by identifying operational bottlenecks where speed and scale are most critical. The source

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00:06:03

Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption - Episode 97

Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption ·

2026/02/14

The provided text features a newsletter by Indy Sawhney, an AWS technology leader, focused on the strategic integration of generative AI within professional environments. The author argues that while AI may not eliminate jobs entirely, employees who successfully master AI workflows will gain a significant competitive edge over those who do not. To foster this transition, the source provides actionable advice for leaders, suggesting they conduct learning surveys and encourage small, low-risk

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00:05:39

Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption - Episode 96

Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption ·

2026/02/07

This newsletter excerpt by Indy Sawhney outlines a tiered risk framework designed to manage the growing challenge of unregulated AI usage within large organizations. The author proposes a structured governance model that categorizes AI agents into three distinct tiers based on their autonomy and data sensitivity. High-stakes applications require rigorous monitoring and legal oversight, while lower-risk tools focus on building operational muscle memory through simpler intake forms. To bridge the gap

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00:04:59

Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption - Episode 95

Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption ·

2026/01/31

This newsletter excerpt by Indy Sawhney outlines a strategic framework for successfully launching AI initiatives within large organizations. The author argues that most digital transformations fail due to employee apprehension and rigid structures rather than technical shortcomings. To overcome these hurdles, the source recommends focusing on minimum viable products, flexible governance, and consistent momentum to build psychological safety. By prioritizing small, specific wins and iterative

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00:04:35

Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption - Episode 94

Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption ·

2026/01/24

This newsletter from Indy Sawhney discusses the transition of AI agents from simple tools to active workplace teammates. It highlights how major firms are already using these agents to handle a significant portion of routine analysis, leading to substantial productivity gains. To manage this shift, the author proposes a Monthly Human-AI Teaming Review to establish formal governance and oversight. This framework ensures that humans remain accountable for autonomous tasks while developing necessary

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00:05:02

Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption - Episode 93

Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption ·

2026/01/17

Indy Sawhney’s newsletter highlights a major shift in the corporate landscape from experimental AI pilots to a more disciplined vendor convergence strategy. The author argues that organizations must transition from managing numerous small-scale tools to focusing on a few integrated enterprise platforms to avoid budget dilution and technical debt. To achieve this, Sawhney proposes a Quarterly AI Vendor Rationalization Review, a governance framework designed to map tools to specific workflows and

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Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption - Episode 92

Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption ·

2026/01/10

This newsletter excerpt from Indy Sawhney outlines a structured decision-making framework designed to help corporate leaders manage the growing volume of generative AI proposals. The author introduces a three-question filter that requires project teams to define their specific workflows, immediate success indicators, and clear protocols for potential failure. To operationalize this strategy, Sawhney recommends a monthly governance forum where teams present concise, one-page narratives to ensure

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Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption - Episode 91

Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption ·

2026/01/03

This newsletter marks the 91st edition of a series focused on the practical implementation of generative AI within organizations. The primary focus of this issue is the introduction of a custom application built on Amazon PartyRock designed to evaluate a team's preparedness for automation. Using the R.E.A.L. framework, the tool assesses concrete workflows, organizational support, technical proficiency, and leadership commitment. Author Indy Sawhney encourages small teams to move beyond

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00:04:42

Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption

Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption ·

2025/12/27

This newsletter reflects on the current state of artificial intelligence adoption and provides a strategic framework for future growth. The author argues that real progress occurs through small, agile teams rather than high-level corporate presentations. To facilitate this, the R.E.A.L. readiness model is introduced, emphasizing practical workflows, leadership support, and technical skills. Beyond technical implementation, the text explores how AI is subtly altering human language and cultural

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00:04:23

Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption - Episode 89

Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption ·

2025/12/20

The 89th edition of the Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption newsletter provides a strategic framework for implementing generative AI within corporate environments. The author, Indy Sawhney, argues that true organizational value is found at the "edge"—where individual teams operate—rather than through high-level executive roadmaps. To address common obstacles like fear and lack of direction, the source introduces the R.E.A.L. framework, which focuses on identifying real work workflows, ensuring

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00:04:17

Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption - Episode 88

Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption ·

2025/12/13

The provided text originates from the "Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption newsletter," specifically the 88th edition authored by Indy Sawhney, a Generative AI Strategy & Adoption Leader at AWS. The core focus of this installment is the critical need for "Sponsorship You Can See" in accelerating GenAI and agentic AI projects within enterprises. Sawhney argues that unlike previous transformations, these initiatives require visible, active executive backing that goes beyond mere

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00:05:15

Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption - Episode 87

Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption ·

2025/12/06

This edition of the "Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption" newsletter, authored by AWS expert Indy Sawhney, provides a practical framework for organizations seeking to accelerate Generative AI adoption. The author introduces the "Mini Iceberg" exercise, a localized method inspired by MIT's national Project Iceberg Index, which estimates AI's technical capacity to perform tasks representing significant national wage value. This simple, team-level workshop instructs employees to

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00:05:13

Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption - Episode 86

Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption ·

2025/11/29

The source material is derived from a professional newsletter discussing strategies for accelerating Generative AI (GenAI) adoption within large organizations, with a special focus on the healthcare and life sciences sectors. The author uses consumer AI functions, such as Google’s autonomous shopping agents, to illustrate the high expectations employees and customers now have for AI that can execute entire workflows rather than merely answering questions. This shift exposes the significant

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00:05:14

Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption - Episode 85

Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption ·

2025/11/22

The provided text comes from the "Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption" newsletter, edition #85, authored by Indy Sawhney, a Generative AI Strategy & Adoption Leader at AWS. The central focus is on practical, actionable insights for accelerating the adoption of Generative AI (GenAI) within the enterprise, particularly in the healthcare and life sciences sector. A significant portion of the newsletter details a specific experiment within a big pharma company where an "agentic AI" was

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00:04:36

Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption - Episode 84

Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption ·

2025/11/15

The source material is the 84th edition of the "Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption" newsletter, authored by Indy Sawhney, a Generative AI Strategy & Adoption Leader at AWS who focuses on the healthcare and life sciences industry. The newsletter provides an overview of why 95% of enterprise GenAI pilots fail, citing MIT research that found this failure is due to organizations misunderstanding how to integrate AI. Specifically, the research shows that human-AI combinations underperform on

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00:06:48

Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption - Episode 83

Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption ·

2025/11/08

The sources consist of excerpts from the "Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption newsletter," authored by Indy Sawhney, a Generative AI Strategy & Adoption Leader at AWS, who focuses on the healthcare and life sciences industry. The primary theme of the newsletter is that GenAI serves as an amplification tool, not a replacement for human expertise and deep domain knowledge, using the Boeing 787 Dreamliner’s outsourcing failures as an extended metaphor for the risks of relying too heavily on

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Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption - Episode 82

Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption ·

2025/11/01

The sources provide an overview of the challenges and best practices for adopting agentic AI in enterprise settings, focusing on the gap between vendor hype and operational reality. Authored by Indy Sawhney, a Generative AI Strategy & Adoption Leader at AWS, the text emphasizes that successful AI integration must be a phased business transformation, not a risky "big bang" IT rollout, drawing a parallel to Western Digital's successful consolidation strategy. Key concerns preventing

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00:05:06

Weekly Doze of GenAI Adoption - Episode 81

Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption ·

2025/10/25

The sources, excerpts from the "Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption" newsletter by Indy Sawhney, focus on how Generative AI (GenAI) can transform healthcare by restoring empathy and humanity amidst systemic crises. Sawhney, a Generative AI Strategy and Adoption Leader at AWS, argues that the most impactful near-term application of GenAI is not complex automation, but rather scaling personalized, compassionate care to patients who are currently underserved due to clinician burnout and staff

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00:05:55

Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption - Episode 80

Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption ·

2025/10/18

The source material, primarily excerpts from the "Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption" newsletter, edition #80, focuses on a strategic approach for implementing Generative AI (GenAI) in enterprise settings. Written by Indy Sawhney, a Generative AI Strategy & Adoption Leader at AWS, the newsletter advocates for adopting the Kaizen philosophy of continuous, small improvements—a concept borrowed from Toyota—instead of attempting large-scale, "big bang" deployments. The core advice

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00:06:36

Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption - Episode 79

Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption ·

2025/10/11

The source consists of excerpts from the Weekly Dose of GenAI Adoption newsletter, authored by Indy Sawhney, a Generative AI Strategy and Adoption Leader at AWS who specializes in healthcare and life sciences. The primary focus is on accelerating GenAI adoption, particularly through Low-Code/No-Code (LCNC) agentic platforms that empower business users to redesign core workflows. These platforms are presented as a modern echo of a 1984 Canon "user innovation" experiment, shifting the power

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