AdaptivVentures

April 20, 2026

Welcome to the AdaptivVentures bench

A working log for how AI actually lands at Midwest SMBs — not the hype, not the demos, the real engagements.

Ian Dickson
AdaptivVenturesAI strategy

What this blog is

Field notes from the engagements we run. Less theorizing, more "here is what happened and what we learned." Expect posts about Compass assessments, Workshop takeaways, Custom build retros, and the occasional opinion on where the AI vendor landscape is headed.

What it's not

This is not a place for gated whitepapers or recycled webinar content. Every post is something a real business owner asked, or a real engagement surfaced, and we thought the answer was worth writing down.

How to use it

If you're trying to figure out whether AI matters for your business, start with Compass. If you're reading here first, use the nav — or just email me directly and ask.

Want this applied to your business?

Compass, Workshop, or Custom — the ladder starts with a $1,000 assessment. Start where the math works for you.