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95% AI Adoption, 5% Value Creation: How Dutch SMEs Can Close the Gap in 2026

95% AI Adoption, 5% Value Creation: How Dutch SMEs Can Close the Gap in 2026

95% of Dutch organizations use AI, but only 5% see real value. Discover why skills gaps, workflow redesign, and measurement determine 2026 competitiveness.

Dec 8, 2025

Google Gemini Models 2025: Your Guide to Choosing Between Pro, Flash, and Free

Google Gemini Models 2025: Your Guide to Choosing Between Pro, Flash, and Free

Understanding Gemini 3, Deep Think mode, and whether Advanced is worth $20 monthly

Dec 7, 2025

The Netherlands Leads Europe in AI Adoption—Yet Only 5% Capture Real Value. Here's Why

The Netherlands Leads Europe in AI Adoption—Yet Only 5% Capture Real Value. Here's Why

95% of Dutch organizations use AI, but only 5% see real value. Discover why skills gaps, workflow redesign, and measurement determine 2026 competitiveness.

Dec 6, 2025

Most Companies Are Using AI. Very Few Are Scaling It.

Most Companies Are Using AI. Very Few Are Scaling It.

Who needs to read this: Executives and Founders tired of "Innovation Theater" and ready for actual ROI.

Dec 5, 2025

AI Readiness in the Netherlands: A Practical Guide for SMB Leaders

AI Readiness in the Netherlands: A Practical Guide for SMB Leaders

Learn how Dutch SMB decision-makers can deploy AI workflows to boost productivity, de‐risk investments, and stay visible in Google’s AI‐driven search era.

Dec 4, 2025

The Enterprise AI Paradox: Why Your Mom Doesn't Need GPT-5 (But Your CFO Does)

The Enterprise AI Paradox: Why Your Mom Doesn't Need GPT-5 (But Your CFO Does)

The $100 billion question most AI strategists are getting backwards

Dec 4, 2025

The "POC Purgatory" Trap: Why 90% of GenAI Projects Die on the Vine (And How to Be the 10%)

The "POC Purgatory" Trap: Why 90% of GenAI Projects Die on the Vine (And How to Be the 10%)

Who needs to read this: Executives and Founders tired of "Innovation Theater" and ready for actual ROI.

Dec 2, 2025

Why AI Democratization is Killing Your Strategic Advantage (And How to Fix It)

Why AI Democratization is Killing Your Strategic Advantage (And How to Fix It)

Stop hoarding features. Start shipping. How to pivot from "Proprietary Tech" to "Relentless Execution" before you get outpaced.

Nov 28, 2025

ChatGPT 5.1: Understanding the Two-Model System (Instant vs. Thinking)

ChatGPT 5.1: Understanding the Two-Model System (Instant vs. Thinking)

Unlock a new era of productivity and decision-making. Discover how ChatGPT 5.1’s dual-model architecture—Instant & Thinking—empowers C-level leaders to make data-driven decisions, maximize team efficiency, and stay ahead in Google’s AI-powered Gemini.

Nov 23, 2025

Why Your AI Playbook Is the Only Blueprint That Actually Scales

Why Your AI Playbook Is the Only Blueprint That Actually Scales

SEO Description: AI transformation requires systematic playbooks—not pilots. Discover how to operationalize AI-native workflows. Learn now 🚀

Nov 22, 2025

GPT-5.1's Instruction Following: More Than Just "Warmer"

GPT-5.1's Instruction Following: More Than Just "Warmer"

Why Your ChatGPT Prompts Are Now High-Stakes Code (And How to Write Them Accordingly)

Nov 21, 2025

The 5 Small LLMs You Can Run Locally On Your Computer Today

The 5 Small LLMs You Can Run Locally On Your Computer Today

Run powerful AI models on your computer without cloud costs. Step-by-step setup for 7B models with performance benchmarks.

Nov 20, 2025

The Pantheon Era: Why the "One Model" Fantasy Died in November 2025 with Kimi K2 Thinking

The Pantheon Era: Why the "One Model" Fantasy Died in November 2025 with Kimi K2 Thinking

Build company‐native intelligence—prioritize open‐weight, reduce vendor risk, and ship faster.

Nov 17, 2025

ChatGPT‐5.1: 6 Upgrades That Change Your Work

ChatGPT‐5.1: 6 Upgrades That Change Your Work

ChatGPT‐5.1 is a better partner for tasks and strategy. Learn 6 upgrades and how to use them. Discover insights now. 🚀

Nov 16, 2025

The 7 Types of AI: From Today's Reality to Tomorrow's Science Fiction

The 7 Types of AI: From Today's Reality to Tomorrow's Science Fiction

Understand the 7 AI types to deploy safely and profitably today. From reactive machines to AGI—what’s real vs hype. Read the step‐by‐step guide.

Nov 15, 2025

From Prompt to Project: How to Make Perplexity Labs Work for You

From Prompt to Project: How to Make Perplexity Labs Work for You

Master B2B AI training with proven prompt frameworks. Step-by-step guide for Netherlands SMEs. Start implementing toda

Nov 14, 2025

Agentic AI Frameworks 2025: Your Executive Decision Guide to LangGraph, AutoGen, CrewAI & Beyond

Agentic AI Frameworks 2025: Your Executive Decision Guide to LangGraph, AutoGen, CrewAI & Beyond

Agentic AI, without the buzzwords: a pragmatic playbook for executives to choose, deploy, and scale frameworks that deliver measurable 30–50% productivity gains—while avoiding vendor lock-in and building durable, data-driven moats.

Nov 12, 2025

When Sales + Marketing Speak Your Customer's Language, You Nail It

When Sales + Marketing Speak Your Customer's Language, You Nail It

Master voice of customer communication for higher conversions. Learn personalization tactics that drive loyalty. Start today.

Nov 12, 2025

FOMO Fuels AI Failures 2025: Complete Business Guide

FOMO Fuels AI Failures 2025: Complete Business Guide

Stop costly AI failures driven by fear. Learn proven strategies from 20 AI years experience. Build sustainable momentum, not hype in 2025.

Nov 10, 2025

EdenAI vs OpenRouter: Which AI Aggregator Fits Your Stack?

EdenAI vs OpenRouter: Which AI Aggregator Fits Your Stack?

Compare pricing, models & integration. Choose the right AI aggregator for your stack in 5 minutes. See real cost breakdowns & API benchmarks.

Nov 6, 2025

PixVerse AI: The Tool That Turns Creative Ideas Into Videos in Seconds—But Should You Use It?

PixVerse AI: The Tool That Turns Creative Ideas Into Videos in Seconds—But Should You Use It?

Create viral videos from text or photos using AI. Discover features, pricing, and whether PixVerse delivers on its promise. Read the full review.

Nov 5, 2025

Energy-Efficient AI 2025: Edge Computing Cuts Network Traffic by 90%

Energy-Efficient AI 2025: Edge Computing Cuts Network Traffic by 90%

Complete guide to sustainable AI deployment. Real data shows edge computing + small models slash traffic by 90%. Get your green AI strategy now.

Nov 4, 2025

🎓 YouTube: Your Free AI University — 10 Channels That Beat Expensive Courses

🎓 YouTube: Your Free AI University — 10 Channels That Beat Expensive Courses

Follow a structured watch‐and‐apply plan to master AI in 90 days. Learn with top channels, avoid hype, and ship real outcomes. Start today.

Nov 3, 2025

AI Strategy Mistakes to Avoid in 2026

AI Strategy Mistakes to Avoid in 2026

Avoid costly AI implementation failures. Learn proven strategies from 25+ years experience. Start simple, build momentum for 2026.

Nov 3, 2025

Why You Shouldn’t Turn Your Best Mechanics into Pilots (i.e. Software Devs into AI Engineers)

Why You Shouldn’t Turn Your Best Mechanics into Pilots (i.e. Software Devs into AI Engineers)

Stop forcing technical talent into wrong roles. Learn why specialization beats conversion. Build smarter AI teams today.

Nov 2, 2025

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About the Author

Hi, I’m Dr. Hernani Costa, founder of First AI Movers. With a PhD and over 25 years of hands-on experience in technology, AI consulting, and Venture Building. I help leaders and founders create real business value through practical and ethical AI solutions. If you want to know more about what’s possible, visit Core Ventures. Don’t forget to follow us on LinkedIn. To partner with us: [email protected].

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