Transitioning to AI-Native: The Future of Global Delivery

66degrees CEO Ben Kessler and Yogish, SVP of India, recently sat down to unpack the rapid expansion of their global team and what it takes to transition into a truly "AI-native" organization. As companies race to integrate artificial intelligence, the skills and delivery models required to thrive are fundamentally shifting.

Scaling a Balanced Delivery Model

Over the past year and a half, the 66degrees India team has experienced remarkable growth, scaling from 50 to nearly 300 people. According to Yogish, this scale creates a highly balanced and cost-effective delivery model. By combining onshore proximity with a robust global talent pool, 66degrees is actively walking alongside its customers, helping them shape the future of their industries through critical enterprise projects.

The Shift to an AI-Native Workforce

To successfully build the Agentic Enterprise, the demand for specific technical skill sets has evolved. Yogish highlights that data engineering, software engineering, and AI/ML capabilities are now precious industry assets. However, having the right skills is only part of the equation. Ben notes a crucial pivot for modern organizations: shifting from being "AI-first" or "AI-forward" where AI is merely used on the side to becoming "AI-native." In an AI-native organization, artificial intelligence is infused into every aspect of work, with humans and agents operating seamlessly together.

Accelerating Transformation with Paradigm and Culture

To reach this AI-native state, 66degrees relies on Paradigm, an internal accelerator utilizing AI-based delivery agents. Paradigm speeds up complex data, app, and cloud migrations, enabling the team to deliver high-quality work to clients at a much faster pace.

Yet, technology alone doesn't sustain exponential growth; culture does. Despite rapid global expansion, 66degrees maintains a consistent culture built on humility, trust, and collaboration. Yogish emphasizes that having approachable leaders who lead from the front creates a joyful work environment. This collaborative fabric drives high retention and ensures a consistently excellent experience for customers worldwide.

The Bottom Line: Becoming an AI-native enterprise requires more than just experimenting with new technology; it demands a fundamental shift in how work gets done. By combining a highly skilled global workforce, a collaborative culture, and AI-driven accelerators like Paradigm, organizations can speed up complex transformations and seamlessly integrate agents into their daily operations.