Field Notes

Hard lessons, architectural realities, and the
tactical playbooks we use to ship enterprise AI.

Technology
February 19, 2026
10 min read
The Irrational Fear: Custom AI
A leadership team agrees that AI should play a meaningful role in how the organization operates—not as a pilot or a novelty.
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Enterprises
February 19, 2026

The Irrational Fear: Custom AI

A leadership team agrees that AI should play a meaningful role in how the organization operates—not as a pilot or a novelty.
10 min read
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Technology
February 19, 2026

AI-DLC vs AI-SDLC

If you listen to how teams talk about AI inside large organizations, it often sounds like everyone agrees—until decisions need to be made.
9 min read
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Technology
February 19, 2026

Why Agentic AI Pilots Fail

The first demo feels like magic. The agent answers questions, interprets intent, and appears surprisingly capable.
6 min read
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