Field notes on AI in business
Practical writing on AI, automation and the day-to-day work of running a business. From the team that builds and runs AI systems.
Equity research
Energy and Utility Cost Optimization for Businesses
Commercial buildings waste 20-35% of their energy through static schedules and fixed setpoints. AI-driven optimization produces $110,000-$190,000 in annual savings for a typical 200,000 sq ft office.
Basel IsmailMar 9, 2026
Affordability
How Small and Medium Businesses Can Afford AI Transformation
There is a persistent misconception that AI transformation requires enterprise-scale budgets, dedicated data science teams, and months of infrastructure buildout. AI investment among SMBs has increased to 57% in 2025, up from 36% in 2023. The barriers are falling faster than most people realize.
Basel IsmailMar 9, 2026
Adoption
Building Internal AI Champions to Drive Adoption From Within
Internal AI champions who demonstrate practical benefits in their own workflows drive peer adoption more effectively than top-down mandates.
Basel IsmailMar 8, 2026
AI underwriting
Insurance Industry AI for Underwriting and Claims Processing
Full AI adoption among insurers jumped from 8% to 34% in a single year. Claims resolution time has dropped from 30 days to 7.5 days. The insurance industry is automating its core operations faster than most people realize.
Basel IsmailMar 8, 2026
24 7 operations
The 24/7 Advantage and What It Means for Global Operations
How always-on AI employees eliminate timezone barriers, capture after-hours revenue, and enable global operations without the cost of distributed teams.
Basel IsmailMar 8, 2026
Artificial intelligence
How AI Is Reshaping Equity Research: From Manual Analysis to Intelligent Automation
Artificial intelligence is transforming how investors analyze companies. Discover how AI-powered tools are replacing hours of manual research with instant, data-driven insights.
Basel IsmailMar 7, 2026
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AI disruption
Understanding AI Disruption Risk: Why Every Investor Needs to Assess AI's Impact on Their Portfolio
AI disruption is creating winners and losers across every sector. Learn why assessing a company's AI vulnerability and adaptation readiness is essential for modern portfolio management.
Basel IsmailMar 7, 2026
Equity research
SEC Filing Analysis: How to Extract Alpha from Financial Disclosures
SEC filings contain a wealth of information that most investors overlook. Learn the key signals hidden in 10-K and 10-Q filings that can give you an edge in equity research.
Basel IsmailMar 7, 2026
Due diligence
The Rise of Multi-Model Valuation: Why Single-Metric Analysis Falls Short
Relying on P/E ratios or DCF models alone can lead to costly investment mistakes. Explore how combining multiple valuation approaches creates a more accurate picture of company value.
Basel IsmailMar 6, 2026
Company analysis
Private Company Analysis: Bridging the Information Gap
Analyzing private companies presents unique challenges due to limited public data. Discover strategies and tools for evaluating non-public companies with confidence.
Basel IsmailMar 6, 2026
Ethical investing
Building a Data-Driven Investment Process: From Screening to Conviction
The most successful investors combine systematic screening with deep fundamental analysis. Learn how to build a repeatable, data-driven process for identifying high-conviction investment ideas.
Basel IsmailMar 6, 2026
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