AI in eight weeks?

You want to leverage AI but your data is a mess

The idea is exciting, but where do you even begin? 

You’re not alone. Most leaders we meet want results without a full-blown digital transformation. At least they don’t want it before they’ve seen some proof. The good news is you don’t need one. Starting small with AI can actually set your entire data foundation in motion.

The big misconception: You need perfect data to develop AI

Many believe data must be perfect before AI can begin. The truth is that AI programs or pilots, when done right, force clarity into the data ecosystem. Smaller AI initiatives become catalysts for broader data improvements.

The smart path: Let the AI program shape your data work

A focused AI initiative requires mapping, validating, and using some existing data. This creates structure, quality, and accountability in your data environment. Over time, repeated initiatives lead to a full data platform, built organically and intentionally.

In my experience, a successful AI implementation starts with the AI program shaping the data needed, and finishes with fine-tuning the quality of the data.

The AI solutions we build at Recordly aim to have a business impact from the data. So we start implementing the process to truly support business impact by doing ROI calculation for our clients (FOR FREE!). That is followed with a structured development and testing cycle that always provides you with a working AI solution as planned originally. It might not have all the context data available, but what it will do is provide real clarity to what data and in which format is needed. 

What you gain: more than a model

Perhaps the most valuable outcome of the eight-week Recordly AI program isn't even the solution itself, it's the clarity it provides about what's possible next. Once you've successfully implemented one AI solution, the pathway to expanding your AI capabilities becomes much clearer.

It is about understanding what to create, when you theoretically can create anything.

Each AI implementation builds upon the last, creating a compounding effect as your data quality improves and your organization develops a deeper understanding of how to apply AI effectively.

Why it’s easier (and cheaper) than you think

Most people overestimate the cost and underestimate the speed of smart AI work. Our job is to make it as easy as possible for you to act now, not after 6 months.

One observation that continues to surprise our clients is how quickly we can move from concept to implementation. The traditional technology development cycle, with its lengthy requirements gathering and extended development phases, simply doesn't apply in the same way to AI solutions.

By focusing on rapid iteration with your actual data, we can develop the first version of your solution within weeks of starting the project. This approach creates immediate feedback opportunities and accelerates the learning curve for everyone involved.

What's particularly rewarding about this process is watching the organizational understanding of AI mature alongside the technical implementation. By week eight, not only is there a functioning solution, but there's also a deeper appreciation for how AI can be applied to other areas of the business.

In a nutshell, this is how we make everything easier for you: 

• Fixed pricing and time-boxed execution
  
  
• No long-term commitment or hidden costs
  
  
• Clarity and momentum instead of months of planning.
  
  

The ROI question

• The Recordly approach eliminates dead-end pilots
  
  
• Every step, from ROI calculation to final delivery, adds value and informs the next step
  
  
• Strategic value is built in, not bolted on later.

With risk of stating the obvious, aligning the technology with your actual business needs is crucial. AI for its own sake creates interesting demos but rarely delivers ROI. When we work with our clients, we insist on understanding the strategic drivers before writing a single line of code.

I'm often asked about the return on investment for AI initiatives. This is absolutely the right question to ask, and one we address from day one.

The financial impact we typically can achieve in cost savings is around 30-40% and at least 20% increase in cases that focus on revenue increase. The key is to put focus on the development. Over time, with annual investment ranging from €150,000 to €500,000, clients can see ROI figures of 95% in year one and growing fast after that to +200% in year 5.

These aren't hypothetical projections; they're based on real results from implemented solutions across various industries.

AI is abstract, but the value is real

AI doesn’t have to be daunting. Starting small is not only smart, it’s more sustainable too. Every meaningful AI solution starts with a bold first step, and the best time to start is now. Not perfect, just purposeful.

Imagine your idea, built in 8 weeks. That’s not fiction; it’s what we do! 

If there's one piece of advice I'd offer to organizations considering AI implementation, it's this: don't wait for perfect conditions. The competitive advantage of early AI adoption is significant, and the gap between leaders and followers is widening at a massive speed.

In only eight weeks, you could transform your idea into reality and begin experiencing the efficiency improvements, productivity gains, or cost savings you've been envisioning. The question isn't whether you should implement AI, it's more about whether you can afford to delay.

I've seen firsthand how our structured approach removes the risk and uncertainty from AI adoption. We understand both the technology and the business implications, so your path forward becomes clear and achievable.

What business challenge would you like to see solved in the next eight weeks? 

You can read more about Recordly's eight-week AI program here.