Andy Goldschmidt
subtlemachinery.substack.com
Andy Goldschmidt
@subtlemachinery.substack.com
Marketing, Data and AI
We're at a unique moment where AI is fundamentally changing how we build software. The barrier between idea and implementation has never been lower.
February 13, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Key tips if you want to try:

- Use Composer Mode for codebase-aware conversations
- Enable Agent Mode for better code quality
- Start with a clear plan
- Commit early and often
February 13, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Results? Built three projects in two weeks (AI research assistant, Google Books integration, dashboard), then launched btw-vergleich.de. When our team at work tried it, one engineer complained about "ticket fatigue" from closing too many tickets 😅
February 13, 2025 at 3:33 PM
After a 4-year coding hiatus, I discovered #Cursor - an AI code editor that transformed how I build things. Instead of writing code, you have conversations about what you want to build. The mental overhead of development just... vanished.
February 13, 2025 at 3:33 PM
It's a reminder that in AI adoption, sometimes the smallest wins create the biggest ripples. What small AI wins have you discovered in your work?
January 30, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The key insights:
• Start with achievable tasks
• Let adoption grow organically through team curiosity
• Focus on immediate value over complexity
• Empower natural champions to share their experiences
January 30, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Take our recent experience: Using AI-powered development tools, we turned 30-minute prototypes into valuable internal tools. Nothing revolutionary - just practical solutions to everyday problems.
January 30, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Take our recent experience: Using AI-powered development tools, we turned 30-minute prototypes into valuable internal tools. Nothing revolutionary - just practical solutions to everyday problems.
January 30, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Sure, #nvidia stock took a bump and that might indicate this specific stock was overvalued. But the whole AI sector took a massive step forward in the last few days as now everyone sees what is possible at a fraction of the expected costs.
January 27, 2025 at 1:17 PM
OpenAI needs to settle with ScarJo to bring Sky's voice back. If AI assistants take over my life at least let them have a sexy voice!
January 24, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Read more in my latest article:
Making AI Work in Data Teams: A Practical Guide
Create an Environment Where AI Adoption Flourishes.
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January 23, 2025 at 3:22 PM
What worked best? Having team champions naturally emerge to share their experiences. From our resident #ChatGPT expert improving stakeholder communications to our creative AI mascot competition (complete with amusing design quirks) - it's about building a collaborative learning environment.
January 23, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Starting small proved essential. Our initial ambitious attempt at AI-generated SQL wasn't quite successful, but that's fine. We pivoted to practical applications: code review assistance, email drafting, technical documentation. The team has responded well to this measured approach.
January 23, 2025 at 3:22 PM