FinOps Videos

Your AI bill isn't a subscription — even though it looks like one.

That's exactly why it keeps catching people off guard. 🙂

In this episode of FinOps in Five, I break down the two ways we now pay for software — the old flat per-seat subscription vs. the new "token" model that works like a meter that never stops running — in plain English. Then three real examples from just the last month that show how fast this is moving:

GitHub Copilot quietly switching how it bills
Microsoft Agent 365 changing its rules twice in two weeks
The FinOps Foundation renaming its flagship event around tokens

FinOps X: Optimizing SQL in the Cloud

It's been a couple of years, but still a super relevant discussion! In fact - it is really Cloud+ before the framework changed!

Check out this video where Parker and I tackle the topic: Optimizing SQL in the Cloud

FinOps in Five: Generative vs Agentic

What is Generative vs. Agentic??

🧠 Generative AI creates. It responds to your prompts.
⚙️ Agentic AI acts. It understands context and takes initiative.

FinOps in Five: Episode 13

AWS Reservations & Savings Plans Update

FinOps in Five: Professional Certification

My thoughts on the FinOps Professional Certification

FinOps X: 2022 Culture, Adoption, and Exc Sponsorship

Going way back to 2022 when we were all trying to get buy-in for FinOps. Many organizations are past that now, but that may not be the case for you! Check out this oldie :)