AI in Action: Buy It or Build It? A Two-Part Member Showcase Series – Part 2: Custom-Built AI Solutions

Hear from firms that have developed their own AI-powered workflows, agents, automations, and applications to solve unique business challenges. Learn what prompted them to build rather than buy, the resources required, and what they would do differently. Custom AI Agent: Mike Goldstein, President, 81 North AI-powered Sales Tools: Mike Dades, CEO, Rylem Caroline-Virtual AI Recruiter: Michael Byrnisde, TalentBridge and Daniel Youssif, CSO, TalentBridge Each showcase features quick live member demonstrations, candid insights, implementation lessons, and audience Q&A—providing practical guidance for firms evaluating their own AI strategy. Whether you’re looking for a ready-to-deploy solution or considering building something custom, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of the opportunities, tradeoffs, and real-world experiences shaping AI adoption across the industry.