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Welcome to the AWS re:Think Podcast! Here to help you rethink your strategy in the cloud. In this series we explore how different cloud computing services can support your company's business strategy and goals. We cover topics such as Artificial Intelligence, Cost Optimization, Modernization, Security and more. Email us your feedback! rethinkpodcast@amazon.com ]]>

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June 10, 202642 min

Episode 51: Rethinking Cloud Security in the Age of Zero-Days and AI

Modern cloud environments are evolving faster than traditional security models can keep up. In this episode, we sit down with Yarin Pinyan, VP Products at Upwind, to explore how real-time runtime visibility and behavioral baselining are reshaping how organizations detect and respond to threats, especially zero-day and supply chain attacks that emerge before signatures or CVEs exist. We’ll also discuss how AI is enabling a new generation of cloud security, where detection, investigation, and response happen continuously and automatically. The conversation highlights how organizations can reduce risk, improve operational efficiency, and protect critical workloads in dynamic, cloud-native environments.AWS MP offering: https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-ff3am62vjukrw?sr=0-1&ref_=beagle&applicationId=AWSMPContessaWebsite: https://www.upwind.io/Customer success story: https://www.upwind.io/case-studiesAWS Hosts: Nolan Chen & Ashok MahajanEmail Your Feedback: rethinkpodcast@amazon.com

April 29, 202651 min

Episode 50: Rethink Agentic AI: From Shadow Risk to Strategic Value

AI agents move at machine speed. Your security doesn't. Discover how enterprises are finding shadow agents, measuring agent ROI, and transforming agentic AI from risk to strategic value. Learn from Arti Arora Raman, CEO Founder of Portal 26 and Neil Cohen, VP of Marketing in Portal 26 how Portal26's platform capabilities mitigate enterprise challenges around AI adoption, security, ROI, and governance. AI agents operate autonomously at machine speed, making decisions and tool calls without human approval. But most enterprises don't know which agents are running, what they're accessing, or whether they're creating value or risk.In this episode of AWS re:Think, host Malini and Preethi explores Portal26's Agent Management Platform (AMP) and how it helps enterprises discover, secure, and measure ROI from agentic AI. We discuss the five primary agentic AI security risks—from rogue agents to agent drift—and how organizations are using agent-level visibility to transform AI from an operational risk into a strategic asset.Learn how finance teams are tracking token consumption, how security teams are identifying high-risk agents before they cause damage, and how enterprises are finally closing the gap between AI investments and returns.Discover how to govern AI agents at the speed they operate.Reference: https://portal26.ai/AWS Hosts: Preethi Ravula & Malini ChatterjeeEmail Your Feedback: rethinkpodcast@amazon.com

April 17, 202630 min

Episode 49: Rethinking AI Agent Evaluations

In this episode we explore how companies should evaluate AI agents across multiple dimensions — including correctness, tool selection, multi-turn reasoning, and safety . The conversation covers building reliable evaluation frameworks, balancing automated vs. human-in-the-loop testing, and leveraging observability to debug agent behavior in production.Links from the ShowAgentCore Evaluation: https://github.com/awslabs/agentcore-samples/tree/main/01-tutorials/07-AgentCore-evaluationsStrands Evaluation: https://strandsagents.com/docs/user-guide/evals-sdk/quickstart/AWS Hosts: Nolan Chen & Malini ChatterjeeEmail Your Feedback: rethinkpodcast@amazon.com

March 10, 202638 min

Episode 48: Rethinking Software Engineering through a Spec-Driven Approach with Kiro

In this episode we join AWS Senior GTM Specialists Aidin Khosrowshahi and Rakesh Kumar to unpack how Kiro is transforming software development through a spec-driven approach that goes beyond traditional AI-assisted coding. We cover what sets spec-driven development apart from "vibe coding" and why Kiro's spec-first approach matters. We also tackle the mindset shifts developers must make when adopting Kiro. The episode closes with a forward-looking discussion on whether the "Software Engineer" title could eventually be redefined—and the skills and first steps anyone needs to get started with Kiro today.Try Kiro today:kiro.devAWS Hosts: Nolan Chen & Malini ChatterjeeEmail Your Feedback: rethinkpodcast@amazon.com

January 30, 202625 min

Episode 47: What it Takes to Win in 2026

"Its amazing to see the rate and pace of advancements in technology in 2025" Todd Pond, AWS Director of Strategic Sales, is out in the field with commercial customers every day, helping them leverage technology to solve their biggest problems, accelerate innovation and transform their businesses. He and his team have a deep understanding of these companies - the challenges they're up against, their limited resources, their unique value propositions, and how to enable their growth with maximum ROI. In this episode, we talk to Todd about the learnings from 2025 and get his actionable insights on the biggest opportunities for success in 2026 and beyond. 

January 21, 202626 min

Episode 46: Rethinking Bio Pharma Compliance in the Cloud with Aizon

Aizon.ai provides an AI software platform for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries to optimize manufacturing processes, ensure GxP compliance, and improve product quality. Their top outcomes include financial savings and improved operational efficiency for clients. Aizon’s ability to optimize manufacturing production and quality in highly regulated industries by providing real-time visibility and predictive insights while ensuring GxP compliance. The AWS case study details how a pharmaceutical company utilized Aizon's AI platform to achieve double-digit yield improvements through clinical process optimization. AWS Hosts: Nolan Chen & Gokhul Srinivasan https://aws.amazon.com/solutions/case-studies/aizon-case-study/https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/seller-profile?id=5bb4e9b6-8a87-40d9-aea5-adc6ebcad7c0https://www.aizon.ai/success-storiesEmail Your Feedback: rethinkpodcast@amazon.com

December 18, 202544 min

Episode 45: re:Invent 2025 Recap: AI’s Continuing Impact on Individuals and Organizations

Nolan and Malini join Shaown Nandi, AWS Director of AGS Technology and Subhash Vanga, Director of Solutions Architecture. They recap re:Invent 2025 announcements and discuss how AI and new technology is continuing to drive individual and organizational change for everyone. Top re:Invent 2025 Announcementshttps://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/top-announcements-of-aws-reinvent-2025/AWS Hosts: Nolan Chen & Malini ChatterjeeEmail Your Feedback: rethinkpodcast@amazon.com

November 20, 202532 min

Episode 44: The Future Of Wellness, Powered by Gen AI at mindbodygreen

mindbodygreen has built a global reputation as a go-to destination for wellness — combining expert content, functional nutrition supplements, and a thriving community to help millions live healthier, more balanced lives. But behind the scenes, this SMB is also leaning into the future of technology.In this episode of The Future Of Wellness, Powered by Gen AI , Tim Glenister shares how mindbodygreen is moving Generative AI into production to streamline content creation, personalize customer experiences, and scale their mission in entirely new ways. We dig into the why, the how, and the lessons learned — plus what the future of AI means for the wellness industry and other SMBs looking to innovate.If you’re curious about the intersection of wellness, media, and AI, or looking for practical inspiration on how smaller businesses can punch above their weight with Gen AI, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss.Visit mindbodygreen : https://www.mindbodygreen.com/AWS Hosts: Malini Chatterjee & Priyanka SadhuEmail Your Feedback: rethinkpodcast@amazon.com

November 18, 202529 min

Episode 43: Rethinking Data Infrastructure for AI Agents with Tacnode Context Lake

Data Infrastructure built for humans over the past few decades aren't ideal for AI Agents. In this episode we join Tacnode founder and CEO Xiaowei Jiang to discuss "Context Lakes" - Data Infrastructure built to provide the context, scale and performance needed by AI Agents.Learn more about Tacnode Context Lake:tacnode.ioTacnode Context Lake on AWS:https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/apn/powering-real-time-ai-with-tacnode-context-lake-on-aws/Tacnode on AWS Marketplace:https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/seller-profile?id=seller-cchnpb2cfdvoqAWS Hosts: Nolan Chen & Malini ChatterjeeEmail Your Feedback: rethinkpodcast@amazon.com

November 11, 202542 min

Episode 42: Rethinking AI Assistants for Businesses with Amazon Quick Suite

AI Assistants have changed the way we live and work, and they continue to evolve. In this episode, we are joined by Art Chan, Worldwide Gen AI Specialist at AWS to talk about the unique goals and requirements businesses have when it comes to AI Assistants. We discuss they are changing the way we work as well as unexpected ways people are using this new technology. We then dive into Amazon Quick Suite, an AI powered workplace that connects employees to a wide range of data to help find answers and insights while maintaining security and privacy. For more on Amazon Quick Suite:https://aws.amazon.com/quicksuite/AWS Hosts: Nolan Chen & Malini ChatterjeeEmail Your Feedback: rethinkpodcast@amazon.com

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