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Half-day or full-dayHybrid10–50 participants

From Pilot to Production: How to Launch and Lead an AI Initiative

Bridge the gap from AI prototype to enterprise-scale production

Artificial IntelligenceInnovationLeadershipEntrepreneurshipFuture of WorkTechnology

About This Workshop

AI is easy to prototype but hard to productize. This workshop breaks down what it really takes to go from an isolated pilot to a fully adopted, ROI-driven AI initiative. Drawing from real-world startup and enterprise experience, this session covers how to choose the right initial projects, build organizational alignment, define success in business terms, and navigate the political and incentive challenges that often derail AI rollouts. It's a practical roadmap for professionals tasked with making AI real inside complex organizations.

Key learning outcomes:

• Identify and prioritize high-impact AI use cases aligned to business goals

• Design pilot programs that de-risk innovation and support future scale

• Define success metrics that resonate with both technical and business stakeholders

• Create the incentive structures needed for sustained adoption and change management

• Navigate internal politics, silos, and resistance to help AI projects gain traction

Zach Rattner

Workshop Facilitator

Zach Rattner

AI Founder & CTO with physical industry customers in 20+ countries

Zach Rattner is an AI founder, inventor, and keynote speaker with 25+ patents. As CTO & Co-Founder of Yembo, he built an AI platform used in 20+ countries. Author of Grow Up Fast: Lessons from an AI Startup, he helps organizations implement AI that amplifies human capability.

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Who This Workshop Is For

Product managers, innovation leads, department heads, and cross-functional teams responsible for evaluating, launching, or scaling AI projects within their organizations.

From Pilot to Production: How to Launch and Lead an AI Initiative

Workshop Outcomes

What You'll Walk Away With

What You'll Learn

  • 1Identify and prioritize high-impact AI use cases aligned to business goals
  • 2Design pilot programs that de-risk innovation and support future scale
  • 3Define success metrics that resonate with both technical and business stakeholders
  • 4Create the incentive structures needed for sustained adoption and change management
  • 5Navigate internal politics, silos, and resistance to help AI projects gain traction

Key Takeaways

  • Practical AI deployment roadmap
  • Stakeholder alignment frameworks
  • Pilot-to-production playbook
  • Change management strategies for AI adoption
  • ROI measurement toolkit for AI initiatives

Workshop Details

Materials Included

  • Workshop slides and reference guide
  • AI initiative planning template
  • Pilot evaluation scorecard
  • Stakeholder communication framework
  • Post-workshop action plan template

Prerequisites

No prior AI development experience required. Ideal for participants with a basic understanding of business strategy and project management. Bring a laptop for interactive exercises.

Customization Available

This workshop can be tailored to your industry, team size, skill level, and scheduling needs. Content is customized based on pre-workshop surveys to ensure maximum relevance for your organization.

Tailoring is done through a content alignment meeting with the speaker prior to your event.

What Participants Say

“

Zach brought real depth around agentic design patterns and practical production realities — our team walked away with concrete, immediately applicable frameworks.

Pranav SinghSr. Director of Software Engineering
“

Zach's insights were practical, engaging, and very well received by our members.

Prachi JoshiProgram Manager, Project Management Institute
“

Incredibly knowledgeable and a dream to work with from start to finish.

Sue HurrellEvents Planning Specialist, AICPA & CIMA

Trusted by Leading Organizations

Zach Rattner has worked with these organizations and more.

AICPA & CIMA
Project Management Institute
Brighton SEO
Etsy
CarMax
Virginia Tech
LACMA
EPAA
California State University Fullerton
ArkusNexus
IAM
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this workshop best suited for?

Technical leaders, engineering managers, product managers, and teams looking to move AI initiatives from proof-of-concept to production deployment. Zach draws on his experience founding and selling an AI company to provide practical, battle-tested guidance.

Will this cover specific AI tools or frameworks?

Yes. Zach covers agentic design patterns, production architecture, and practical frameworks your team can immediately apply. The content is updated regularly to reflect the latest advancements in AI.

Can this be delivered as a half-day workshop?

Absolutely. Zach offers flexible formats including keynotes (45-60 min), half-day workshops (3-4 hours), and full-day intensives depending on the depth your team needs.

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