How to Build an AI Agent: What It Actually Takes
Thinking about building an AI agent for your business? Here's what it actually takes - the components, the process, realistic costs, and when to hire help vs. build in-house.
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Thinking about building an AI agent for your business? Here's what it actually takes - the components, the process, realistic costs, and when to hire help vs. build in-house.
AI agents are everywhere right now. Here's what they actually are, how they differ from chatbots and automation, and when it makes sense to build one for your business.
By day 90 you should have AI in production, not a slide deck. Week-by-week breakdown of what a real AI engagement delivers.
A 16-week project now takes 9. Where AI shaves weeks off development, where it doesn't, and what this means for your budget.
A 3-week AI agent build replaced a full-time role processing 150 requests/day at 97% accuracy. 5 workflows small businesses are automating now.
Most AI projects fail before code is written. Week-by-week breakdown of the 4-week discovery process that separates shipped products from expensive demos.
A $2K Zapier workflow beats an $80K AI agent sometimes. Real costs, decision framework, and when each approach actually makes sense.
Raleigh and the Research Triangle are producing more AI projects than most founders realize. Here's what's driving it and how local teams are building.
How regional fintech and healthcare companies are solving real problems with AI consulting β and why working with a local partner matters.