Why We Built Advizr: Making AI Make Sense for the Real World

Advizr Founders Story

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Ethan Chae

James Booth

Advizr didn’t begin in a boardroom. It began on the ground, in conversations with real businesses facing real uncertainty. It was built out of frustration, curiosity, and a desire to make a difference. We kept seeing the same pattern across industries: AI was either hyped beyond reason or completely dismissed. Tools were available, but the application was broken. Businesses weren’t short on potential; they were short on clarity.

That’s what led us to launch Making AI Make Sense, not as a company but as a project. It was an open invitation to learn and teach. We hosted workshops, met with legacy professionals, and sat down with operators who had been running businesses long before AI became a buzzword. These weren’t people resistant to innovation; they just needed someone to bridge the gap between abstract technology and practical use.

Through those conversations, we learned how much context matters. We saw how every business had its own rhythm, its own constraints, its own vision for growth. That’s when it clicked: AI didn’t need to be flashy. It needed to be fit for purpose. And as we taught, we learned. These weren’t people afraid of change; they just needed someone to translate. What started as education quickly turned into hands-on problem-solving. That was the turning point.

We realized that no two companies are the same, and that’s exactly why AI must be tailored. Whether it’s construction, finance, logistics, or real estate, our role is to ensure AI adapts to the business, not the other way around. It's not about replacing people. It's about empowering them with smarter tools, clearer strategy, and results that actually matter.

Traditional consulting wasn’t built for this pace of change. So we built something new. Advizr became the natural extension of Making AI Make Sense, a shift from exploration to execution.

Now, we’re focused on meaningful impact. Helping companies evolve, future-proof their operations, and make confident decisions in a fast-changing world. 

With this mission, we build trust and attract partners who share our values.