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Framework13 May 2026·15 min read

Build vs Buy: AI Agents for Enterprise

A decision framework for CTOs and Heads of AI in 2026. Four paths — Build, Buy, Partner, Wait — with honest costs, timelines, and failure modes.

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9 January 2026

The Anatomy of a 6-Week Enterprise AI Project

There is a specific shape that enterprise AI projects take when they actually ship. Here's the week-by-week breakdown.

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Illustration for "Buy vs Build vs Fractional: A Decision Framework for Enterprise AI"
24 October 2025

Buy vs Build vs Fractional: A Decision Framework for Enterprise AI

The question is almost never framed correctly. A framework for deciding how to stand up AI capability — honest about where each option breaks.

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Illustration for "AI Automation for Enterprise: What Actually Works in 2026"
19 August 2025

AI Automation for Enterprise: What Actually Works in 2026

Most enterprise AI projects fail. Here's what separates the ones that ship from the ones that stall — based on what we've seen across 6 industries.

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Illustration for "Why More Companies Are Hiring a Fractional Head of AI"
12 June 2025

Why More Companies Are Hiring a Fractional Head of AI

You need senior AI leadership but aren't ready for a full-time hire. Here's how the fractional model works and when it makes sense.

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