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AI Essentials for Tech Executives
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AI Essentials for Tech Executives

by Hamel Husain, Greg Ceccarelli
September 2025
Intermediate to advanced
84 pages
1h 27m
English
O'Reilly Media, Inc.
Audiobook available
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Chapter 9. Build or Buy?

This age-old question applies just as much to AI as it does to traditional tech: Should we build it, or should we buy it?

The decision hinges on whether the capability is part of your core skills or future products. If it is, build it. If not, buy it. When you’ve decided that buying is the right choice, finding the right tool is your next step.

Finding AI Tools

Recently, we were working with a client who wanted to create automated data analysis to speed up debugging. Because this was only going to be used by the team instead of customers, we suggested they look at AI-powered data analysis tools like Hex and Julius.

Of course, data analysis is just one area of emerging AI tools for your business. To help you discover more, Greg developed the aptly-named Greg’s List, which you can see in Figure 9-1.

Figure 9-1. The Greg’s List home page

This curated site has a list of AI tools for a wide variety of areas including HR, legal, and finance—just to name a few. There are many tools out there that will benefit your business, but don’t forget about looking into tools that will help you personally.

The Importance of Daily AI Use

As an executive, it’s vital that you integrate AI into your daily workflow. Regular use helps you grasp AI’s real-world benefits and limitations, in turn informing your strategic decisions for applying it in your business. It’s also ...

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