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Notes on designing businesses for the AI era.

Written for the people making the decision, not the people selling the tools. Where AI actually belongs in a business, where it does not, and what has to be true before any of it works.

Why We Won't Name a Tool in the First Meeting

Why We Won't Name a Tool in the First Meeting

Why We Won't Name a Tool in the First MeetingAshley Cloud
Published on: 26/08/2026

Choosing an AI tool before understanding the business often leads to wasted spend. Learn what to diagnose first, how data shapes the solution, and what to ask vendors.

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