Prompt First, Ask Later

Ken Peel
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AI moves fast. We move faster. Prompt First, Ask Later is the podcast from the Spej team — a crew of founders, engineers, and operators who deploy enterprise AI for a living. We break down what's working, what's hype, and what business leaders actually need to know. Hot takes on industry news, behind-the-scenes stories from real AI projects, and conversations with the people navigating AI adoption at their companies. No jargon. No boring keynote energy. Just real conversations from people who do the work. Hosted by Ken Peel and Sagar Pandya. New episodes every week.

  1. May 21

    AI: Elevating Human Capabilities

    The impact of AI on job security and displacement will force people to elevate and learn new skills, leading to job displacement but also challenging people to think about their creativity. Takeaways AI and technology will force people to elevate and learn new skillsJob displacement will occur, but it will challenge people to think about their creativity

    1 min

  2. May 20

    AI: A Game of Effort and Repetition

    Sagar emphasizes the importance of celebrating failures in AI and highlights that AI is not a win or lose game, but rather an effort and repetition game. It explores the significance of progress and incentivizing participation in AI to build intelligence for companies. Takeaways Celebrating failures in AI is importantAI is not a win or lose game

    1 min

  3. May 19

    AI Failure? - Why It's Important

    Ken and Sagar emphasize the importance of celebrating successes and failures in the world of AI, highlighting how it builds trust and rapport within teams. Implementing basic celebrations is encouraged to prevent pilot purgatory and encourage experimentation. Takeaways Celebrating successes and failures in AI builds trust and rapportImplementing basic celebrations encourages experimentation and prevents pilot purgatory

    1 min

  4. May 18

    AI Success = More Failures

    Sagar delves into the importance of embracing AI experimentation and learning through failure as a crucial part of the AI journey. It emphasizes the value of failures as a measure of experimentation and the pathway to success in AI implementation. Takeaways Embrace AI experimentationLearning through failure leads to success in AI implementation

    1 min

  5. May 18

    Why AI Fails in 90% of Companies (And How to Fix It)

    Ken and Sagar discuss the challenges of overcoming resistance to AI in organizations, addressing the fear of job displacement, and the importance of communication and education. It also explores metrics for measuring AI success, the role of experimentation, and the significance of celebrating both successes and failures. The conversation emphasizes the need for leadership support, experimentation, and visibility of AI efforts within organizations. Takeaways Overcoming resistance to AI requires addressing the fear of job displacement and the importance of communication and education.Metrics for measuring AI success include experimentation and failure, and the visibility of AI efforts within organizations is crucial.Celebrating both successes and failures in AI experimentation is important for building trust and rapport within teams. Chapters 00:00 Overcoming Resistance to AI06:02 Addressing Misinformation and Ignorance11:24 Leadership Support and Visibility of AI Efforts27:31 The Role of Teamwork and Collaboration in AI Adoption

    30 min

  6. May 14

    Are Your Employees "Secretly" Using AI?

    Many organizations secretly use AI due to lack of leadership direction and resources, leading to unauthorized AI usage by employees. Takeaways Unauthorized AI usage is a result of lack of leadership direction and resourcesAI is a topic of conversation at every dinner table these days

    1 min

  7. May 12

    Shadow AI: Grammarly & Meeting Bots

    Ken and Sagar cover various scenarios of AI usage, distinguishing between Shadow AI and Sanctioned AI. It also delves into the issue of note taker bots in meetings and their impact on human participation. Takeaways Shadow AISanctioned AI

    2 min

  8. May 11

    Leaders: Stop Blocking AI Initiatives

    Sagar Pandya emphasizes the importance of leaders empowering others in AI and creating a safe environment for sharing AI usage within the organization. Takeaways Leaders should not use their lack of understanding of AI as a reason to block AI initiatives and prevent others from getting training.Leaders should lead with vulnerability and create an environment that allows others to share AI usage without judgment or fear.

    1 min
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AI moves fast. We move faster. Prompt First, Ask Later is the podcast from the Spej team — a crew of founders, engineers, and operators who deploy enterprise AI for a living. We break down what's working, what's hype, and what business leaders actually need to know. Hot takes on industry news, behind-the-scenes stories from real AI projects, and conversations with the people navigating AI adoption at their companies. No jargon. No boring keynote energy. Just real conversations from people who do the work. Hosted by Ken Peel and Sagar Pandya. New episodes every week.

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  • Creator
    Ken Peel
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    © 2026 Ken Peel