Harnessing AI for Business Processes With Ab DeWeese

Ab DeWeese

Ab DeWeese is a serial entrepreneur, investor, polymath, and AI educator. With a background in physics and more than 20 years as a software engineer, Ab is known for distilling complex concepts into simple, actionable solutions. His expertise spans industries including medical devices, aerospace, defense, energy, and finance. As co-owner of Extreme Scale Solutions, Ab helps organizations leverage AI to transform productivity, decision-making, and workforce readiness. He is also the author of Essential AI, a guide for both technical and non-technical readers to understand and apply AI effectively.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

[01:14] Why Ab wrote Essential AI and his journey into artificial intelligence
[03:38] Lessons learned from serial entrepreneurship and launching AI-driven ventures
[05:21] How Ab built expertise in AI by connecting math foundations with modern tools
[07:05] The importance of demystifying AI for engineers and laypeople alike
[11:34] Why business leaders must learn to “talk to AI” daily
[14:42] How to re-envision business processes for automation and AI integration
[16:09] Why clear workflows are the prerequisite for successful automation
[20:16] How to prioritize automation for ROI and system optimization
[21:50] The impact of AI on workforce transformation and future job roles
[24:16] Hiring strategies for building AI-ready teams

In this episode:

On this episode of Systems Simplified, host Adi Klevit interviews Ab DeWeese about the intersection of artificial intelligence, processes, and people. Ab shares his journey from physics and engineering into AI education, explains how he helps both technical and non-technical professionals understand complex AI concepts, and emphasizes the importance of clear workflows as the foundation for automation.

Adi and Ab also discuss how entrepreneurs and business leaders can prepare their companies for an AI-powered future — from rethinking processes to hiring employees who embrace new technologies. They highlight why AI should be seen as a tool for augmenting human creativity rather than replacing it, and how businesses can futureproof their workforce while driving productivity and innovation.

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Quotable Moments:

“To automate a process, first you have to do it manually.”
“Business leaders don’t need to know all the AI jargon — they need to know their business and learn how to talk to AI daily.”
“AI systems are just next-word guessers — elegant in their simplicity, but powerful in application.”
“The hard part isn’t the automation, it’s defining what and why you’re automating.”
“The future is bright for those who lean into AI and bleak for those who resist it.”
“Hire the people who won’t stop talking about AI — they’ll help bring innovation into your organization.”

Action Steps:

Spend time daily using AI tools to build intuition and remove fear.
Clearly document processes and workflows before attempting automation.
Prioritize automation projects that deliver the highest ROI and efficiency gains.
Reimagine business processes as written transactions to simplify AI integration.
Encourage employees to explore AI and bring forward ideas for improvement.
When hiring, look for candidates who are passionate about AI and open to learning.

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