From Pilot to Production: How to Launch and Lead an AI Initiative
Bridge the gap from AI prototype to enterprise-scale production
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
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.
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.
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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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