AI tips for founders don’t need to be complicated — this 12-day video series is a practical place to start.
Over Christmas, I recorded a short daily series: 12 simple ways founders can use AI to think more clearly, write faster, and reduce the admin drag.
Not “AI hacks”. Not a tech fantasy. Just small, real-use moments that free up headspace.
If you want to watch the full set, you’ll find all the Shorts on my YouTube channel. YouTube
And if you prefer your ideas in written form (plus event updates), follow my LinkedIn Business Page. LinkedIn
The thread running through all 12 days
AI doesn’t add judgement. You do.
It works best when you bring:
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Clarity on what you’re trying to solve
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Good questions that reflect real decisions
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A clear tone so it still sounds like you
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A review habit so you protect your reputation
With that in mind, here’s the full recap.
AI tips for founders: the 12 Days recap (with prompts)
Day 1 — Start with clarity
The question: What problem am I trying to solve?
Try: “I run a consultancy for small businesses. Help me structure a one-page plan with quick wins for January.”
Day 2 — Save an hour a day
Use AI to summarise threads, pull actions, and draft polite follow-ups.
Try: “Summarise this email thread and suggest three next actions in a friendly, professional tone.”
Day 3 — Sharpen your messaging
Use AI as an editor, not a replacement voice.
Try: “Edit this so it sounds confident and clear, in my natural tone of voice, no buzzwords.”
Day 4 — Make smarter decisions
Better questions give you better thinking prompts.
Try: “I’m deciding between two service offers. List the pros and cons for a small consultancy.”
Day 5 — Social posts in minutes
Repurpose what you’ve already said (blogs, client insights, talks).
Try: “Turn this 200-word blog into five short LinkedIn posts, each with a different focus.”
Day 6 — Email clarity
Polish tone and structure quickly, then apply your judgement.
Try: “Make this sound friendly, confident, and natural—British English.”
Day 7 — Customer insight, fast
Turn feedback into themes you can act on.
Try: “Summarise the main themes in this feedback and suggest what to improve next quarter.”
Day 8 — Smarter meetings
Use AI to turn transcripts into actions and owners.
Try: “Summarise the discussion and list next steps by person.”
Day 9 — Stronger briefs for branding work
AI helps you brief better so external support lands faster.
Try: “Create a short creative brief for a designer who’s never heard of my business.”
Day 10 — Simplify systems
Start with one workflow that removes friction.
Example: form response → AI summary → CRM note / next steps.
Day 11 — Daily thinking partner
Use AI for structure, focus, and reflection—not busyness.
Try: “Help me choose my top three priorities today based on these goals.”
Day 12 — From tips to confidence
The shift is from trying tools… to using AI in a way that fits how you lead.
My three anchors: Clarity. Confidence. Voice.
How to use this series (without adding more to your list)
If you only do one thing this week:
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Pick two days that match what’s currently bothering you (admin, content, decisions, meetings).
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Use the prompt once, with a real piece of work.
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Keep what helps. Drop what doesn’t.
That’s the point: calmer choices, fewer false starts, and a more consistent way of working.
If you’ve been watching AI from the sidelines, start small. Choose one task you repeat every week, use AI to support it, and keep your judgement in charge. That’s how these AI tips for founders were designed to be used — quietly, consistently, and in a way that protects your reputation.
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