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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

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 Expensive Mistake SMEs Are Making With AI Search (And How to Fix It in 30 Days)

The Expensive Mistake SMEs Are Making With AI Search (And How to Fix It in 30 Days)

Unlock More Conversions by Mastering Answers and Generative Engine Optimization Before Your Competitors Do (SEO/AEO/GEO)

Dec 3, 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

Gemini 3: The C-Level Guide to AI Model Routing & Google Workflow Optimization

Gemini 3: The C-Level Guide to AI Model Routing & Google Workflow Optimization

Unlock the power of Gemini 3 for enterprise AI. Learn how C-levels and decision-makers can boost productivity with intelligent model routing—text, vision, and task-based workflows that outperform traditional best-model queries. Stay ahead with Google-powered AI and strategy-driven automation.

Nov 24, 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

75 AI Terms Every Product Team Must Know (2025 Edition)

75 AI Terms Every Product Team Must Know (2025 Edition)

Build a shared AI language with clear definitions and meeting‐ready examples for product teams.

Nov 18, 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

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

The 3 Best LinkedIn Scheduling Tools Compared for 2026

The 3 Best LinkedIn Scheduling Tools Compared for 2026

Discover the top AI-powered LinkedIn scheduling platforms for business leaders. Boost engagement, save time, and drive measurable ROI with automation tools.

Nov 13, 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

Master AI in 90 Days: Why YouTube Beats $10,000 Bootcamps

Master AI in 90 Days: Why YouTube Beats $10,000 Bootcamps

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

Nov 9, 2025

Your Personal Life Needs a Strategy—Here's the BCG Framework for It

Your Personal Life Needs a Strategy—Here's the BCG Framework for It

Transform your 168 hours with a simple portfolio matrix. Map importance vs satisfaction. Take action today

Nov 8, 2025

Why Your Business Needs a Newsletter: The Complete Guide to Building a Powerful Marketing Channel

Why Your Business Needs a Newsletter: The Complete Guide to Building a Powerful Marketing Channel

Build a marketing channel that delivers $36 per $1 spent. Master automation, segmentation, and growth strategies. Start today.

Nov 7, 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

🎓 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

YouTube Learning 2025: Complete Guide for Professionals

YouTube Learning 2025: Complete Guide for Professionals

Transform Your Career with Free Expert Training. Skip Expensive Courses—Access MIT, Stanford & Y Combinator Content. Start Learning Today.

Oct 29, 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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