This framework guides startups in choosing to build, buy, or assemble AI/data platforms on AWS by weighing costs, time to value, team skills, scalability, security, and risks for a clear 12-18 month roadmap.

AWS-native startups should prioritize AI use cases by assessing business value, feasibility, risk, and speed of impact. Use AWS tools like SageMaker and Bedrock, manage security and costs, and validate ROI with pilots to optimize resources and outcomes.

This guide advises AWS startups to prioritize AI use cases with high revenue potential and low risk, balance costs and security, leverage AWS tools like SageMaker, and align AI efforts with market strategies for scalable growth.