Resources¶
Curated resources organized by type to complement Blueprint for an AI-First Company. Each file collects tools, research, case studies, learning paths, communities, and open source projects referenced throughout the book or directly relevant to building AI-first companies.
Resource Index¶
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| AI Tools & Platforms | Foundation models, coding tools, infrastructure, vector databases, observability, and security platforms |
| Research Papers & Studies | Key studies on human-AI collaboration, AI adoption, productivity, and risk management |
| Case Studies | Companies referenced in the book -- AI-first, AI-enabled, infrastructure, and data strategy examples |
| Courses & Learning | Online courses, books, certifications, newsletters, and podcasts for AI-first company building |
| Communities | Developer communities, professional networks, conferences, and open source communities |
| Open Source Projects | Frameworks, models, tools, evaluation benchmarks, and security projects |
How to Use These Resources¶
Start with the resource type most relevant to your current challenge:
- Evaluating tools? Start with Tools & Platforms and cross-reference with the Foundation Models and 6 Questions Before Choosing a Model frameworks.
- Building a business case? The Research Papers provide data points on AI adoption, productivity, and risk.
- Learning from others? Case Studies maps every company example in the book to the chapters that discuss them.
- Upskilling your team? Courses & Learning pairs with the 90-Day AI Fluency Program framework.
- Finding your people? Communities connects you to practitioners building AI-first companies right now.
- Building in the open? Open Source Projects covers the frameworks, models, and tools discussed throughout the book.
These resources are living documents. The AI landscape moves fast -- verify links and check for newer alternatives regularly.