About this DevOps Toolchain Episode:
In this episode of the TestGuild DevOps Toolchain podcast, Joe Colantonio sits down with Brad Groux, technologist, AI strategist, and CEO of Digital Meld, to explore what it really takes for businesses to adopt AI successfully.
Brad shares practical insights on:
- How to prepare your people, processes, and data before bringing in AI tools like Copilot or ChatGPT
- Separating hype from reality when evaluating AI and automation solutions
- Building an AI stack on a budget that empowers mid-sized businesses to compete
- Why “start small, think big” is the winning mindset for sustainable digital transformation
- The role of responsible AI and how leaders can balance innovation with ethics
Whether you’re a QA leader, automation engineer, or business exec, this episode will give you a grounded blueprint to cut through the noise and unlock the real value of AI in your organization.
About Brad Groux

Brad Groux is the co-founder and CEO of Digital Meld, and the host of the Start Small, Think Big podcast.
Connect with Brad Groux
- Company: www.digitalmeld.io
- LinkedIn: bradgroux
- YouTube: @BradGroux
- Podcast: StartSmall,Think Big
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