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Leading Through Change: Pablo Buitrago on Scaling Smart with AI

04 November 2025 20:19 thepeel

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In this episode of The Peel Podcast, host Shelley McGuire sits down with Pablo Buitrago, Founder and CEO of Proveo Automation, for an eye-opening conversation on how small and emerging GovCon firms are outpacing industry giants through AI and automation.

Pablo shares how Proveo is helping federal agencies and businesses work smarter by embracing speed, creativity, and culture-driven innovation, turning AI into a true competitive advantage. He opens up about lessons learned from scaling in the DHS space, why 95% of GenAI projects fail and the importance of leadership buy-in and experimentation.

They also delve into how trust fuels federal partnerships, why investing in your business is crucial for long-term stability, and what the rise of robotics and generative AI means for the future of work.

If you’re curious about using AI to innovate, invest, and inspire in the federal space, this episode delivers both strategy and spark.

To connect with Pablo, follow him on LinkedIn here.
Learn more about Proveo Automation by visiting their webpage here.

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