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OPTIMIZING PERFORMANCE AND VALUE
WITH INTELLIGENT SOLUTIONS

AI-Powered
Business Evolution

ABOUT

47 is dedicated to partnering with high-growth companies to implement meaningful AI strategies with immediate impact. We specialize in purposeful, thoughtful design, high-impact implementation, and long-term compounding results.

MISSION

Drive transformational business outcomes and sustained competitive advantage. We evolve high-growth companies from market players to market disruptors.

MEANING OF 47

At Forty Seven (47), our name holds significant meaning that mirrors our values and journey. Historically, the number 4 has been associated with foundational stability and unity. The number 7, respected in Pythagorean numerology, signifies a harmonious integration of the spiritual and material worlds.

This represents our commitment to developing AI solutions that seamlessly blend technology with human experience. Together, the number 47 reflects the balance and harmony we aim to achieve in our innovative endeavors.

This thoughtful combination of numerology underscores our dedication to building a cohesive and visionary team. We strive to ensure that every solution we develop is grounded in solid foundations and forward-thinking creativity.

PARTNERS

AWARDS

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SERVICES

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EVALUATION

Evaluation operational processes, analyzing data, and isolating the strongest use cases for AI impact. 

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AI Readiness and Opportunity Evaluation

Assess and strategize your company's readiness for AI transformation, identifying opportunities to leverage AI for competitive advantage and operational excellence.

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"Where's My Data?" Reports

A triptych of reports auditing your data landscape, identifies data locations, formats, and schemas, and plans for transformation.

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Predictive Analytics Report Identification

Identify areas where Predictive Analytics / Reporting / Modeling apply throughout the business.

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GPT Assessment

Assess and identify select business areas that may be candidates for GPT deployments for applicability forteam augmentation.

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AI Strategy Consultation

Comprehensive consultancy crafting long-term AI strategies, including market analysis, AI capabilities assessment, and roadmap creation.

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Business Case Development

Crafting compelling business cases for AI initiatives, backed by strategic analysis and logic, ensuring stakeholder buy-in and project success.

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AI Project Roadmap

A detailed guide from AI conception to execution, charting a path through innovation complexities and ensuring project success.

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10x Your Software Development Team Plan

Transform software development teams with AI, enhancing productivity and innovation via tailored tools, agile AI workflows, and skill enhancement.

PLANNING

Creating strategic AI roadmap rooted in the intersection of data science expertise and deep business knowledge.

IMPLEMENTATION

Focusing on innovation and specific client needs.

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Prototyping Session

Hands-on workshops for clients to develop AI prototypes solving real business problems, with guidance on scaling ideas into solutions, no coding marathon required.

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Executive Training

Fast-track AI mastery for executives, focusing on leveraging AI for strategic advantage, leadership, and innovation.

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Department Training

Empower departments with AI knowledge in a focused session, enhancing operational efficiency and innovation with tailored AI insights.

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Software Solutions

Solutions for AI/GPT Design & SW Development are scoped and priced separately, including Prompt development, OTS GPT Design, Agent GPT Design, and other custom builds.

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TRENDS

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AI ADOPTION

% of companies by AI Adoption stage:
 

  • 22% aggressively pursuing the widespread integration of AI

  • 33% engaging in limited implementation of AI

  • 45% remain in the exploration
    phase of AI

AI technology and awareness have hit a sweet spot.

% of Companies by AI Adoption Stage

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AI IMPERATIVE

Ways businesses are using AI:
 

  • 56% Business Operations

  • 51% Cybersecurity & Fraud Management

  • 47% Personal Assistant

  • 46% CRM

  • 40% Inventory Management

  • 35% Content Production

  • 33% Product Recommendations

  • 30% Accounting & Supply Chain

  • 26% Recruitment

  • 24% Audience Segmentation

Ways Businesses Are Using AI

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AI ABOUND

Developing and implementing an AI strategy today is essential to achieve the performance gap of early adopters.
 

Share of work that can
be automated by AI:

 

  • 46% Admin

  • 44% Legal

  • 35% Finance

  • 31% Sales

YoY Change in Headcount
vs Net Income (2023):

AI is critical for maintaining relevance and a high valuation.

  • 25% All

  • 19% Care

  • 11% Transport

  • 6% Construction

Company

Accenture

BlackRock

CISCO

Google

Meta

Paypal

T Mobile

IBM

Headcount

-2.5%

-3%

-5%

-6%

-13%

-9%

-7%

-1.5%

Net Income

+1%

+6%

+16%

+23%

+73%

+76%

+221%

+358%

Share of Work That Can Be Automated by AI

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YoY Change in Headcount vs Net Income (2023)

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STUDIES

Klarna revolutionized customer experience and productivity with innovative use of AI. Using AI to optimize personal shopping, customer service, and employee productivity, Klarna saw a $40M increase in 2024 profit.
 

2 of 3 customer service chats in month 1 handled by Klarna's AI assistant, powered by OpenAI —equivalent to the workload of 700 agents. This led to significant operational efficiency and global support in 35 languages across 23 markets.

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47 created and implemented the AI solution to scale Billshark’s operations, reducing manual labor by 80% and setting the industry standard for automated financial operations.
 

Billshark faced the operational challenge of needing a scalable, efficient subscription cancellation process. 47's AI intervention implemented AI agents for autonomous subscription cancellations, greatly boosting efficiency.

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"We push everyone to test, test, test and explore. As Klarna continues to discover applications for OpenAI’s tech, there’s the potential to take the business to new heights. We’re aimed at achieving a new level of employee empowerment, enhancing both our team’s performance and the customer experience."

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- Sebastian Siemiatkowski, Klarna Co-founder and CEO

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TEAM

STEVE MCKEAN

Co-founder & CEO with 20+ years in technology and start-ups as a founder, investor, and board member. Founder/Chairman of ApexEdge and a Certified Vjal AI trainer.

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DANIEL RODRIGUEZ

Co-founder & CTO with 20+ years in technology and start-ups as a founder, investor, and board member. Founder/CEO of Scattered Metal and a patent holder for AI, Blockchain, and Robotics.

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CONTACT

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with AI

Unlock the full potential of AI and
drive your business to new heights.

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