Well Operated: The Agentic AI FinOps Podcast by Cloudgov.ai
Claim This Podcastby Cloudgov.ai
Podcast Overview
<p>Welcome to Well Operated, the podcast where Agentic AI turns FinOps Into autonomous actions.</p><p>In a world drowning in AI, tokens, and multicloud costs, Well Operated brings clarity.</p><p>Hosted by Kevin, The Human in the Loop, Well Operated explores how Agentic AI is transforming the way organizations manage, optimize, and automate their cloud, SaaS, and technology environments.</p><p>Each week, Kevin sits down with industry leaders, AI innovators, and FinOps pioneers to uncover how autonomous systems are reshaping cloud and technology financial management. From right-sizing and forecasting to self-healing infrastructures and autonomous governance, Well Operated dives deep into the tools, mindsets, and future of intelligent operations.</p><p>Whether you’re a FinOps pro, a cloud architect, or an executive striving to get control of rising cloud bills and maximize ROI on technology investments, Well Operated helps you see beyond the fog and stay ahead of the curve.</p><p>Powered by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Cloudgov.ai">Cloudgov.ai</a> - the world’s first Agentic AI FinOps platform for autonomous multicloud cost optimization.</p>
Language
🇺🇲
Publishing Since
11/4/2025
Reach the team behind Well Operated: The Agentic AI FinOps Podcast by Cloudgov.ai
Verified contact details for this show aren't on file yet — sign up to get notified when they land.
Recent Episodes
June 23, 2026
Beyond the Dashboard: Gaurav Sarda on Invisible FinOps, Enterprise Scale, and Agentic AI
<p>In this episode of Well Operated, Kevin sits down with Gaurav Sarda, who leads technology, digital, cloud, and AI at the Mahindra Group. Gaurav shares his experience managing enterprise cloud strategy, platform engineering, and FinOps across a massive multi-business conglomerate. We dive into why legacy dashboards fail modern cloud infrastructure, the sudden transition to autonomous agent workflows, how Mahindra uncovered hidden Kubernetes and extended support costs, and his futuristic vision for "Invisible FinOps" seamlessly embedded into the developer journey.</p><p>Key Topics:</p><p>Agentic AI</p><p>Invisible FinOps</p><p>Enterprise cloud strategy</p><p>Democratized self-service operations</p><p>Kubernetes cost optimization</p><p>Legacy dashboard limitations</p><p>Cloud cost visibility</p><p>Autonomous workflows</p><p>Unit economics</p><p>Multi-business cloud governance</p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 – Intro: Leading Cloud & AI at Mahindra Group </p><p>00:58 – Enterprise Scale: Navigating complexity across multiple businesses 01:50 – Why legacy dashboards fail in modern cloud environments </p><p>03:10 – Charging Back: Shifting away from centralized FinOps control </p><p>04:42 – Switching Gears: The sudden evolution to Agentic AI </p><p>05:50 – Invisible FinOps: Embedding intelligence into developer workflows 06:58 – Democratic FinOps: Making cost consciousness self-service </p><p>10:55 – Uncovering hidden Kubernetes and extended support costs </p><p>12:56 – Reaching the User: Flipping the script on legacy cost reporting </p><p>14:55 – Core Principles: Advice for future cloud and finance professionals 19:53 – Attaching technology to clear business outcomes </p><p>21:14 – Outro: Keeping your enterprise well operated</p><p>Guest:</p><p>Gaurav Sarda, Head of Technology, Digital, Cloud & AI at Mahindra Group LinkedIn: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sardagaurav/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sardagaurav/</a></p><p>Mahindra Group: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mahindra.com/">https://www.mahindra.com/</a></p><p>About <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Cloudgov.ai">Cloudgov.ai</a>:</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Cloudgov.ai">Cloudgov.ai</a> is the world’s first Agentic AI FinOps platform, built to help companies autonomously manage cloud costs across AWS, Azure, and GCP. We detect waste, optimize resources, and execute changes safely, all powered by intelligent agents that learn and act on your behalf. </p><p>Learn more at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cloudgov.ai">https://cloudgov.ai</a></p><p>#finops #agenticai #cloudoptimization #fintech #finance</p>
March 10, 2026
Inside Modern FinOps: Dhruv Pathak on Agentic AI, Market Spikes, and Regulatory Guardrails
<p>How do you manage cloud costs for an app where a 50ms delay can impact a user's trade? In this episode, <strong>Dhruv Pathak (Co-founder & CTO of INDmoney)</strong> explains the transition from travel tech to fintech and why the future of cloud management requires <strong>autonomous action</strong>.</p><p></p><p><strong>Key Highlights:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>The Latency Equation:</strong> Why travel users accept a 1-second delay for a better price, but trading users require sub-millisecond accuracy.</li><li><strong>The Bloat Myth:</strong> Dhruv explains why security isn't the primary cost driver; instead, it’s the ease of spawning unutilized infrastructure through human inefficiency.</li><li><strong>Agentic Scaling:</strong> Discover how AI agents allow lean teams to replicate FinOps optimizations across dozens of accounts simultaneously with 1/10th the effort.</li><li><strong>The Human Guardrail:</strong> Why high-stakes fintech environments still require a "Human in the Loop" for sensitive production changes and compliance.</li><li><strong>Forecasting with AI:</strong> How using AI tools helps CTOs better predict hiring needs and build leaner, more efficient teams.</li></ul><p><strong>Chapter Markers:</strong> </p><p>00:00 – Intro: From Goibibo to the INDmoney SuperApp</p><p>01:10 – Handling 40% traffic spikes during market opens</p><p>03:15 – Travel vs. Fintech: Accuracy and the 20ms threshold</p><p>07:30 – Compliance as a prerequisite for "peaceful sleep"</p><p>11:00 – Identifying "Human-Induced Inefficiency" in the cloud</p><p>13:40 – Moving from manual scripts to Agentic AI scalability</p><p>16:50 – Self-healing infra: Sandbox vs. Production reality</p><p>19:35 – Advice for CTOs: Starting the FinOps journey</p><p>24:50 – What’s next for Dhruv Pathak?</p><p></p><p><strong>Connect with us:</strong> Powered by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Cloudgov.ai"><strong>Cloudgov.ai</strong></a> – where AI turns cloud cost management into autonomous action.</p>
December 2, 2025
Inside Modern FinOps: Jean Latiere on Agentic AI, Cloud Waste, and Environmental Impact
<p>From quick wins to real change.</p><p>When you’ve helped enterprises cut millions in cloud waste across AWS, Azure, and GCP, and built the governance models that keep those savings alive, you understand what sustainable FinOps really means. <strong>Jean Latiere</strong>, Cloud Financial Management Specialist at <strong>OptimNow</strong> and contributor to the FinOps Foundation’s Sustainability and FinOps for AI working groups, joins host <strong>Kevin Rosenquist</strong> to explore how Agentic AI, culture, and environmental impact are reshaping the future of cloud financial management.</p><p>In this episode of Unclouded: The Agentic AI FinOps Podcast by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Cloudgov.ai">Cloudgov.ai</a>, Jean breaks down what happens when organizations stop chasing one-off optimizations and start building <strong>FinOps habits that last</strong>. From cloud carbon footprint and GenAI power demands to autonomous guardrails and AI-driven governance, this conversation connects cost, culture, and sustainability in a way few discussions in the FinOps world ever do.</p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Why one-time optimizations never stick</li><li>How to build a real FinOps culture that teams actually follow</li><li>The environmental impact of cloud and GenAI workloads</li><li>Why cost savings and carbon savings often overlap</li><li>How region choice affects both budget and carbon footprint</li><li>Using Agentic AI to enforce tagging, cleanup, and governance</li><li>Why autonomous AI agents will change FinOps forever</li><li>What FinOps will look like in the next 2–3 years</li></ul><p>Whether you’re a FinOps leader, cloud architect, or sustainability advocate looking to understand how AI can help control both cloud cost and carbon impact, this episode delivers the clarity and direction you’ve been looking for.</p><p><strong>Listen. Learn. Stay Unclouded.</strong> Brought to you by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Cloudgov.ai"><strong>Cloudgov.ai</strong></a>, the world’s first Agentic AI FinOps platform.</p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p>01:03 – Why one-time optimizations never last</p><p>01:35 – The optimization trap enterprises fall into</p><p>03:33 – Why FinOps success is cultural, not technical</p><p>04:05 – Creating shared language between engineering and finance</p><p>06:03 – Better cost allocation without friction</p><p>07:24 – The true environmental impact of cloud and GenAI</p><p>08:30 – Why AI workloads strain power, cooling, and water</p><p>09:25 – Should sustainability metrics be part of FinOps?</p><p>10:33 – Where cost savings and carbon savings overlap</p><p>11:04 – Region choice, carbon intensity, and tradeoffs</p><p>12:14 – How Agentic AI optimizes more than cost</p><p>12:52 – AI agents for tagging, cleanup, and governance</p><p>14:07 – Balancing AI automation with human oversight</p><p>15:02 – Forecasting, planning, and AI “clones” of environments</p><p>16:02 – Scaling Agentic AI in enterprise environments</p><p>17:30 – Where FinOps is headed in the next 2–3 years</p><p>20:17 – Jean explains Agentic AI for French listeners</p><p>22:03 – Rapid-Fire Round: sustainability, waste, and ESG</p>
5 total episodes available
Deep-dive analytics for Well Operated: The Agentic AI FinOps Podcast by Cloudgov.ai
Frequently asked questions
Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
- What is Well Operated: The Agentic AI FinOps Podcast by Cloudgov.ai?
<p>Welcome to Well Operated, the podcast where Agentic AI turns FinOps Into autonomous actions.</p><p>In a world drowning in AI, tokens, and multicloud costs, Well Operated brings clarity.</p><p>Hosted by Kevin, The Human in the Loop, Well Operated explores how Agentic AI is transforming the way organizations manage, optimize, and automate their cloud, SaaS, and technology environments.</p><p>Each week, Kevin sits down with industry leaders, AI innovators, and FinOps pioneers to uncover how autonomous systems are reshaping cloud and technology financial management. From right-sizing and forecasting to self-healing infrastructures and autonomous governance, Well Operated dives deep into the tools, mindsets, and future of intelligent operations.</p><p>Whether you’re a FinOps pro, a cloud architect, or an executive striving to get control of rising cloud bills and maximize ROI on technology investments, Well Operated helps you see beyond the fog and stay ahead of the curve.</p><p>Powered by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Cloudgov.ai">Cloudgov.ai</a> - the world’s first Agentic AI FinOps platform for autonomous multicloud cost optimization.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
Legal Disclaimer
Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.
All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.
We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.
By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.