AI Strategy Basics: Where Every Founder Should Start

# AI Strategy Basics: Where Every Founder Should Start

Most founders jump into AI without a clear strategy, leading to wasted resources and failed implementations.

## The Problem

- 67% of AI projects fail within the first year
- Companies spend $500K+ without seeing ROI
- Teams get overwhelmed by endless AI tool options

## The 3-Step Framework

### 1. Assess Current State
- Audit your current processes
- Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies
- Map your data availability

### 2. Define AI Objectives
- Set measurable business goals
- Prioritize high-impact use cases
- Calculate potential ROI

### 3. Create Implementation Roadmap
- **Phase 1**: Quick wins (0-3 months)
- **Phase 2**: Core systems (3-6 months)
- **Phase 3**: Advanced AI (6-12 months)

## Key Takeaways

- Start with strategy, not technology
- Focus on business outcomes, not AI features
- Build internal AI capability gradually

## Next Steps

1. Download our AI Strategy Template
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