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Just Curious: Applied AI for Value Creation

Stuart Willson
Private Equity
AI Transformation
Generative AI
AI Implementation
Automation
AI Adoption
Workflow Automation
Saxecap
Operational Excellence
Chatgpt
Labor Optimization
EBITDA
Data Management Systems
Casper Studios
Hedge Funds
AI Software Development
Due Diligence
Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
Llms
AI Tools

Just Curious is the podcast of Pluris, a platform connecting investors and operators with the world’s leading applied AI experts. Each episode turns AI from buzzword to bottom line through sharp case studies and practical conversations. We explore how AI is used to grow revenue, expand margins, improve operations, and create measurable value inside real businesses.Learn more at checkpluris.com

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Justin Massa and Jason Rubinstein are the co-founders of Remix Partners, an AI strategy consultancy that has now run 32+ kickstarts with small and medium-sized businesses across sectors and geographies. Their perspective is grounded in what actually ... more

Kris Krisco, Co-founder of Synopsis, is building AI-native data infrastructure designed specifically for the middle market. After scaling and selling a company under private equity, he saw firsthand why most AI initiatives fail — not because of ambit... more

Mollie Amkraut Mueller, Founder of Watch Me AI and former strategist at IDEO and EY, helps non-technical leaders turn AI into a chief of staff, analyst, and revenue engine. In this episode, she breaks down a practical, business-first approach to AI a... more

Ryan Kurt, CEO & Founder of The AI Lab, advises middle-market CEOs on how to turn AI from hype into measurable operational advantage. A 13-year veteran of generative AI, he’s helped leaders move beyond “AI strategy decks” to real workflow transformat... more

Adam Schwartz, Co-founder and CEO of Parable, explains why most enterprise AI initiatives fail before they ever touch the P&L. Drawing on firsthand work with Fortune 500 and private equity–backed companies, he breaks down how hidden operational ineff... more

Arman Hezarkhani is the Co-founder & Managing Partner of Tenex, an AI transformation firm helping middle-market and growth companies turn AI from hype into real P&L impact. Drawing from experience scaling Google’s cloud AI tools and building venture-... more

Evan Glaser, Founder & CEO of Alongside AI, joins Just Curious to break down how middle-market companies can actually deploy AI, without blowing up risk, compliance, or trust. Drawing on a decade of Fortune 100 experience, Evan explains why governanc... more

Alex Gruebele and Chandler Gonzalez, co-founders of Tau9 Labs, build custom AI systems that solve the messy, high-value problems generic manufacturing software can’t touch. With roots in robotics, hyperscale software, and logistics, they focus on the... more

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Arman Hezarkhani
Managing Partner at Tenex, an AI transformation firm
Tenex
Episode: Stop Buying AI Slop: How Mid-Market Companies Actually Get ROI from AI
Evan Glaser
Founder and CEO of Alongside AI, with a decade of experience helping Fortune 100 companies implement responsible AI practices.
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Episode: How Smart AI Guardrails Unlock Faster Growth (Without Killing Innovation)
Greg Shove
A six-time founder and CEO who has worked with companies like Apple and AOS.
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Episode: Greg Shove - Section | How AI Is Redefining Leadership Roles
Csongor Barabasi
Founder and CEO of Bonsai Labs
Bonsai Labs
Episode: Csongor Barabasi - Bonsai Labs | From POC to 7-Figure ARR in 6 Months: Bonsai Labs’ AI Playbook for PE-Backed Companies
Justin Massa
Innovation consultant specializing in helping SMBs unlock value from AI.
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Episode: Justin Massa - Remix Partners | Building an AI Strategy for SMB Leaders

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Alex Gruebele & Chandler Gonzalez - Tau9 Labs | How Tau9 Labs Helped a Manufacturer Cut Quoting Time from Hours to Seconds — and Double Win Rates
Q: Who's the best fit for you all? Who should reach out to you?
Companies building custom machinery or experiencing losses due to downtime or defects, as well as those looking to streamline customer interactions and grow revenue.
Alex Gruebele & Chandler Gonzalez - Tau9 Labs | How Tau9 Labs Helped a Manufacturer Cut Quoting Time from Hours to Seconds — and Double Win Rates
Q: What does that process look like of kind of following the thread and moving from a problem brought to you to perhaps the sort of true problem that can be solved?
They start by talking to both managers and frontline workers to identify the real business goals separate from AI and automate workflows, often using a five whys process to dig deeper into the underlying issues.
Jeremy Utley - Stanford, Beyond the Prompt | AI as Your New Strategic Thought Partner
Q: What's the first step for someone looking to become an AI-first company or person?
The first step is to use AI to explore how it can be leveraged effectively in one's own processes and strategies, fostering a culture of experimentation.
Jeremy Utley - Stanford, Beyond the Prompt | AI as Your New Strategic Thought Partner
Q: How does AI change the creative process?
AI significantly amplifies the creative process, increasing both the volume and quality of work produced, according to various studies.
Jay Singh - Casper Studios | AI That Actually Gets Used: How Casper Studios Cut Hedge Fund Research Time by 80%
Q: What is one small but high leverage project you'd recommend as a first AI win?
A team can survey employees about their current use of AI to uncover pain points and opportunities for automation, utilizing voice agents for more effective feedback.

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