Just Curious 2025 Year in Review, Part 1 of 4: four diagnostic patterns from 100+ applied AI practitioners on what actually creates value once the novelty fades.
Alex Gruebele & Chandler Gonzalez on how AI is unlocking a new era of custom software in manufacturing, cutting quoting from hours to seconds with builds measured in months, not years.
How Bonsai Labs helps B2B software companies ship AI products in months and turn them into real ARR. Plus: this week’s member offer on a focused Data & AI Opportunity Strategy Sprint.
Jordan Gurrieri, Co-Founder & CEO of BlueLabel, on scaling AI through workflow-fit and change management, plus a member-only offer for PE & Private Credit teams prioritizing their first AI investments.
Michael Cohen on why finance should act like a data team, and how one $50M manufacturer saved $500K, and another found $10M in three days.
The Soal Labs Founder & CEO on how private capital firms can standardize, systematize, and scale AI without hiring headcount.
The Casper Studios CEO on why lasting AI adoption comes from calm execution, modular design, and measurable results. Not moonshots.
Chris Taylor on how PE firms can move beyond proofs of concept and deliver production-grade AI systems that drive measurable value
DevDash Labs’ Nitesh Pant on how companies can automate research, reuse past work, and scale their expertise.
How to see past flashy demos and uncover hidden risks before you invest
Skip the theory. Michael Domanic shares what actually works when deploying AI at scale.
Plus: Hidden costs of AI rollouts, agency accelerator launch, and why ChatGPT thinking limits business potential
