Proving Business Value through Practical AI (#CollabTalk Podcast Ep.181)

The CollabTalk Podcast | Episode 181 with Andrew Amann

In this week's episode, my guest shares actionable insights from his experience building dozens of AI products, including how to define ROI, when to automate, and how to manage multi-agent orchestration. He outlines the importance of governance, trust in data, and balancing hype with practical use. Whether you're running a venture-backed startup or a mature enterprise, this advice helps demystify AI and shows how to adopt it with clarity, purpose, and measurable impact.

In this episode Microsoft MVP and RD Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet) is joined by Andrew Amann (@andrewamann), CEO of NineTwoThree AI Studio.

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⏰ Key Topics Covered / Timestamps

01:34 Defining and measuring ROI from AI investments
02:40 Overview of NineTwoThree’s AI products and client results
04:04 Practical use of LLMs in workflow automation
06:00 Chatbot failures and the importance of deterministic data
07:47 Rise of AI agents and the shift to agent orchestration
10:43 Multi-model orchestration and managing cost, latency, and accuracy
13:03 Client readiness, discovery processes, and KPI alignment
15:20 Identifying automation opportunities in workflows
18:03 Theory of constraints and how AI shifts bottlenecks
21:01 The reality behind tech layoffs and revenue per employee metrics
23:11 Cutting through AI hype and following real success stories
36:52 Importance of governance and documentation in AI projects


Why you should watch this episode:

✔ Learn how to prove real ROI from AI by focusing on time saved, cost avoided, new revenue, and smarter workflows.
✔ Hear firsthand case studies from Andrew Amann on deploying practical AI solutions for brands like Consumer Reports and Charles Barkley’s AI assistant.
✔ Understand how to prioritize and scale AI adoption through agent-based automation, KPI-driven strategy, and proper governance.
✔ Get clear on what works—and what’s just hype in the AI space, with candid insights on what tools, tactics, and leadership approaches actually deliver value.

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Blog post: https://buckleyplanet.com/2025/07/collabtalk-podcast-episode-181-with-andrew-amann/
Andrew's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewamann/
Andrew's website: https://www.ninetwothree.co/

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