12 posts in this topic.
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.
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.
Data from 23 apps: smart recommendations hit 87% adoption, chatbots hit 3% repeat use. Which AI features drive retention and which get ignored.
5 questions that separate real AI vendors from API wrappers with good branding. Red flags, green flags, and what to ask before signing.
