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In this episode of Tech + Tequila, Kat Lopez Shelby welcomes back Emilio Tirado of Netrix, for a practical, plain-English conversation about implementing AI without getting caught up in the hype.
Emilio explains why a successful AI strategy does not begin with buying new software. It begins with understanding the business problem, assessing your data, securing sensitive information, setting the right permissions, and determining whether automation will produce measurable value.
Kat and Emilio also discuss the hidden costs of AI, including token usage; the difference between EDR and managed detection and response; and how a Microsoft health check can uncover unused licenses, redundant tools, and unnecessary technology spending.
Whether you are a business owner, IT leader, or part of a small team wearing multiple hats, this episode will help you identify the repetitive workflows consuming your team’s time and decide whether AI is the right solution.
The biggest takeaway: rolling out AI slowly and strategically is often the fastest path to meaningful results.
Plus, get a preview of Tech + Tequila Live in West Texas and hear Emilio’s answers to Kat’s rapid-fire questions about AI tools, tequila, and what kind of tequila Netrix would be.
