Field notes for operators making AI bets
Dispatches from the Summit
Insights on AI, technology, and building a smarter business — from someone who's actually shipped it.
April 6, 2026
The Hidden Cost of Bad Software Decisions
Most growing businesses lose $10K–$30K/year to tooling decisions that looked fine at signup. Five questions worth asking before the next purchase.
April 4, 2026
AI Agents Are Here — What Small Businesses Need to Know
Agents take action, not just answer questions. The practical implications for an SMB stack — and where to start without overcommitting.
April 2, 2026
Your Business Has Experimented With AI — Now What?
Experimenting with AI isn't the same as adopting it. The structural moves that turn pilots into operational tools.
March 28, 2026
5 Signs Your Small Business Is Ready for AI
A practical diagnostic for AI readiness — well before the conversation about which model to use.
March 22, 2026
How Workflow Automation Can Save Your Business 20+ Hours a Week
The math behind automation savings — and the operational redesign that has to happen for the savings to actually compound.
March 15, 2026
What Is a Fractional CTO — and Does Your Business Need One?
Fractional technology leadership, broken down — when it works, when it doesn't, and what the alternatives look like.
March 8, 2026
What Enterprise Delivery Discipline Looks Like in a 25-Person Company
Five enterprise practices that translate cleanly to small business — and three that don't.
March 1, 2026
How to Connect Your CRM, Invoicing, and Scheduling Without Hiring a Developer
No-code platforms have caught up. The integration patterns most SMBs miss because they assume connection requires code.
February 20, 2026
How Much Does Technology Consulting Actually Cost?
A pricing model breakdown — discovery, working sessions, sprints, projects — and how each anchors expectations.
February 5, 2026
5 Signs Your Operations Are Too Manual to Scale
The admin-vs-real-work test — and the operational tells that show up before the financials do.
January 15, 2026
The Best Software Stack for a Growing Contractor Business
Core tools every growing contractor needs — and the criteria for picking between options when each looks the same in a demo.
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