August 4, 2026
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The AI Implementation Playbook for Early-Stage Startups
A practical guide for early-stage startups to effectively implement AI solutions right from the start.
Chethan ReddyAI ImplementationStartupsAI Engineering
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What we're learning building and running production AI — for our own products and for the businesses we work with. No hype, just the parts that actually matter.
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Why Evals Matter More Than Prompt Engineering for Production AI
Evaluations are crucial for reliable AI systems, often outweighing prompt engineering in importance.
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Building AI Products Non-Technical Users Actually Trust
Learn how we design AI solutions that are accessible and trustworthy to non-technical users in real-world applications.
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Choosing Between Small and Frontier AI Models: A Practical Guide
Learn when to deploy a small AI model vs a frontier one with our practical decision-making framework.
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Understanding AI Agents vs. AI Copilots: When to Use Each
Explore the distinct roles of AI agents and AI copilots in your business and discover when each one can be most effective.
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How to Evaluate an AI Vendor Without Getting Sold To
Learn how to evaluate AI vendors effectively while avoiding sales pitches that might not align with your business needs.
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Document Automation: The Unglamorous AI Use Case with the Highest ROI
Explore why document automation is an AI powerhouse, with unmatched ROI for businesses worldwide.
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AI for Indian SMBs: Where to Start Without a Dedicated Tech Team
Discover how Indian SMBs can adopt AI effectively even without a dedicated tech team.
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The Hidden Costs of Running LLMs in Production Nobody Talks About
Explore the overlooked financial and operational costs of deploying large language models in production settings.
Chethan ReddyAI ProductionLarge Language ModelsOperational Costs - July 22, 20262 min read
How to Scope an AI Project Correctly Before Writing a Single Line of Code
Learn to accurately determine the scope of your AI project before diving into development with key strategies and guidelines.
Subhanu Sankar RoyAI ProjectProject ScopingAI Development - July 21, 20262 min read
AI in Clinical Documentation: What's Actually Reducing Physician Burnout
Explore how AI is effectively reducing physician burnout through smarter clinical documentation solutions.
Chethan ReddyAIClinical DocumentationHealthcare - July 20, 20262 min read
Agentic Automation for Operations Teams: What Works in 2025
Explore successful agentic automation strategies for operations teams in 2025, focusing on real-world applications and outcomes.
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Agentic AI: Deciding When to Ask for Human Approval
Explore how to implement human-in-the-loop workflows for AI agents, ensuring reliability and trust.
Chethan ReddyAIAutomationHuman-in-the-Loop - July 16, 20262 min read
Reducing Clinical Admin Load: The Case for AI Scribes in Indian Hospitals
AI scribes can significantly reduce administrative workload in Indian hospitals, enhancing clinical efficiency and patient care.
Subhanu Sankar RoyAI ScribesHealthcareClinical Efficiency - July 15, 20262 min read
The AI Implementation Playbook for Early-Stage Startups
Explore a practical guide for startups to effectively implement AI and unlock its potential. Tips for operation and strategy.
Chethan ReddyAI ImplementationStartupsTechnology Strategy - July 14, 20262 min read
Why Evals Matter More than Prompt Engineering for Production AI
Explore why rigorous evaluations take precedence over prompt engineering in building reliable production AI systems.
Subhanu Sankar RoyAI SystemsProduction AIPrompt Engineering - July 13, 20262 min read
AI in Healthcare: What Clinicians Trust and What They Reject
Understanding clinician trust in AI tools is key to enhancing healthcare delivery and technology integration.
Chethan ReddyAI in HealthcareClinical TrustHealthcare Technology - July 10, 20261 min read
When to Use a Small Model vs a Frontier Model: A Practical Guide
Discover the nuanced decision-making process behind choosing between small and frontier AI models for your specific needs.
Subhanu Sankar RoyAI ModelsMachine LearningBusiness AI - July 9, 20262 min read
The Difference Between AI Agents and AI Copilots — and When You Need Each
Explore the distinction between AI agents and AI copilots, and discover when to implement each in your business operations.
Chethan ReddyAI AgentsAI CopilotsBusiness Solutions - July 8, 20262 min read
How to Evaluate an AI Vendor Without Getting Sold To
Learn how to assess AI vendors effectively without falling for sales gimmicks. Make informed decisions for your business.
Subhanu Sankar RoyAI Vendor EvaluationAI SolutionsBusiness Intelligence - July 7, 20262 min read
Document Automation: The Unglamorous AI Use Case with the Highest ROI
Explore why document automation, though unglamorous, delivers the highest ROI in AI adoption.
Chethan ReddyAIDocument AutomationROI - July 6, 20262 min read
Why Pharmacy POS Systems in India Need to Move Beyond Excel
Pharmacies in India can boost efficiency by moving beyond Excel to smarter POS systems.
Subhanu Sankar RoyPharmacyPOS SystemsAI Solutions - July 3, 20262 min read
The Hidden Costs of Running LLMs in Production Nobody Talks About
Explore the lesser-known operational and financial challenges of deploying large language models at scale.
Chethan ReddyMachine LearningProductionOperational Costs - July 2, 20262 min read
How to Scope an AI Project Correctly Before Writing a Single Line of Code
Learn how to effectively scope an AI project to ensure success before any coding begins.
Subhanu Sankar RoyAI Project ManagementAI ScopingAI Development - July 1, 20262 min read
AI in Clinical Documentation: What's Actually Reducing Physician Burnout
How AI innovations in clinical documentation are effectively reducing physician burnout by improving efficiency and accuracy.
Chethan ReddyAIHealthcarePhysician Burnout - June 30, 20262 min read
Agentic Automation for Operations Teams: What Works in 2025
Explore how effective agentic automation is reshaping operations teams in 2025, focusing on successful strategies and real-world applications.
Subhanu Sankar RoyAgentic AutomationOperationsAI 2025 - June 29, 20262 min read
Why Most AI Projects Fail Before They Launch — And The One Question That Predicts Success
Explore why AI projects often fail pre-launch and discover the key question that predicts success.
Chethan ReddyAI DevelopmentProject ManagementSuccess Factors - June 27, 20262 min read
Agentic AI: Deciding When Automation Needs Human Approval
Navigating when AI automation should pause for human input during decision-making processes.
Chethan ReddyAI AutomationHuman OversightAgentic AI - June 26, 20262 min read
Reducing Clinical Admin Load: The Case for AI Scribes in Indian Hospitals
Explore how AI scribes can alleviate the administrative burden on Indian clinicians, freeing them to focus on patient care.
Subhanu Sankar RoyAI ScribesHealthcare AIClinical Administration - June 25, 20262 min read
The AI Implementation Playbook for Early-Stage Startups
Discover a practical guide for early-stage startups on implementing AI effectively and efficiently.
Chethan ReddyAI ImplementationStartupsProduct Development - June 24, 20262 min read
Why Evals Matter More Than Prompt Engineering for Production AI
Discover why evaluation is crucial for effective production AI, surpassing prompt engineering in importance.
Subhanu Sankar RoyAI EvaluationProduction AIPrompt Engineering - June 23, 20262 min read
AI in Healthcare: What Clinicians Trust and What They Reject
Explore how clinicians navigate the adoption of AI in healthcare, focusing on trust and rejection factors in AI systems.
Chethan ReddyAIHealthcareClinical Adoption - June 22, 20262 min read
Maritime Tech: The Business Case for Digitizing Ship Audits
Explore how digitizing ship audits enhances efficiency, compliance, and safety in maritime operations.
Subhanu Sankar RoyMaritime TechnologyDigital TransformationShip Audits - June 17, 20263 min read
How to tell if AI actually fits your business
Most AI projects fail before the first model call — because nobody asked whether AI was the right tool. Here's the honest test we run before we build anything.
Chethan ReddyAI strategyAI for businessDiscovery - June 9, 20262 min read
Agentic automation, minus the hype
An AI agent that acts is very different from a chatbot that talks. Here's where agentic automation genuinely earns its place — and where it quietly fails.
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From spreadsheets to a platform: digitizing maritime audits
A case study in custom AI-era software: how we replaced a maritime consultancy's email-and-spreadsheet workflow with one platform built for a non-technical team.
Chethan ReddyCase studyCustom softwareWorkflow automation