In this episode of Using AI at Work, Chris Daigle sits down with Andrew Amann, CEO of NineTwoThree, a seasoned engineer and product builder who’s been working with AI since 2016. Andrew shares insights from building over 150 AI products and discusses the critical importance of systems thinking, workflow-level automation, and enterprise readiness for AI integration. They explore why most “AI use” today is surface-level and how deeper workflow automations—especially in manufacturing, legal, and finance—can deliver massive returns. From startup struggles to scaling complex AI agencies, Andrew offers practical advice for professionals seeking to evolve their careers or businesses with AI.

🔎 Find Out More About Andrew Amann and NineTwoThree:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewamann/
https://www.ninetwothree.co/

🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
ChatGPT ➡ https://openai.com/chatgpt
Zapier ➡ https://zapier.com
Make ➡ https://www.make.com
Lovo ➡ https://www.lovo.ai
Cursor ➡ https://www.cursor.sh
Gemini ➡ https://gemini.google.com
Contently AI ➡ https://contently.com

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Andrew Amann
03:35 - What 14 Startups Taught Him About Building
07:00 - Should You Launch an AI Startup? Maybe Not
10:59 - Turn What You Know Into AI Gold
15:10 - Why Most Companies Are Doing AI Wrong
18:48 - The Future: AI That’s Baked Into Everything
23:35 - Twitter Hacks vs. Real AI Engineering
27:56 - Finding Clients in a Noisy AI Market
32:40 - Pricing AI: It’s Not About Time Spent
37:45 - Getting Teams Excited About AI Again
46:18 - How to Work with Andrew and His Team

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