How Coinbase Scales AI Access Without Breaking the Bank
Coinbase gives employees access to roughly 100 AI models – which incredibly sounds expensive. But they’re proving that broad access doesn’t have to mean unchecked spending. Come get their model for keeping this kind of widespread AI use affordable.
Michael Domanic
Head of AI, Section
Josh Leavitt
Senior Director of AI & Data, Coinbase
Getting more out of AI without blowing the budget
Section’s Head of AI, Michael Domanic, is sitting down with Coinbase’s Senior Director of AI & Data, Josh Leavitt, to talk about AI budgets, overage approvals, and getting a handle on “unhealthy” AI spend. They’ll cover questions like:
- How can you give employees access to 100 AI models without costs spiralling?
- What does it mean to look at unhealthy AI spend before trying to calculate AI ROI?
- How do you set weekly AI budgets – and what happens when an employee runs out?
- What is the role managers play in managing their team’s AI costs?
- What kinds of guardrails help people choose the right AI model without blocking experimentation?
They’re taking your questions too – so if AI budgeting has been a thorn in the side of your AI rollout, join us for free.
Meet your speakers
Michael Domanic
Head of AI, Section
Michael Domanic leads AI transformation at Section, where he builds the strategy, governance, and agent infrastructure that make organizations genuinely AI-native.
Previously Head of AI at UserTesting, he brings over a decade of experience helping organizations move from AI experimentation to lasting operational impact.
Josh Leavitt
Senior Director of AI & Data, Coinbase
Josh Leavitt is Senior Director of AI & Data at Coinbase, where he leads AI rollout and adoption efforts. His work focuses on helping teams apply AI to everyday workflows while balancing productivity, quality, and responsible deployment. Previously, he held product and platform leadership roles at Coinbase spanning blockchain technology and data foundations.
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