DC primary voter guide: What candidates think about tech and startups - Technical.ly

AI tools aren't failing you. The way they're being sold to you is. DC politicians are now campaigning on "AI access for small businesses." That tells you something important: everyone sees the opport

AI tools aren't failing you. The way they're being sold to you is.

DC politicians are now campaigning on "AI access for small businesses." That tells you something important: everyone sees the opportunity. But nobody's talking about the part where you bought that tool, paid the monthly fee, and watched your team ignore it completely.

That's not a you problem. That's a missing-context problem.

The real issue isn't which AI tool to pick. It's that most business owners are handed a solution before anyone understands the problem. A tool without a clear use case is just another subscription draining your account.

Here's what actually works: identify one repetitive task your team does manually every week. One. Not your whole operation — just one task that costs real hours. That's your starting point. That's where AI earns its first win.

You don't need to overhaul anything. You don't need a consultant on retainer. You need one small proof point that builds confidence and momentum.

Start there. Measure it. Then decide what's next.

What's the one task in your business that you keep thinking "there has to be a better way to do this"?

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I will propose a citywide startup and small business access reform ... AI and entrepreneurship for residents, including young adults ...