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AI Solutions That Actually Deliver Immediate ROI with Tyler Hochman

Tyler Hochman, FORE Enterprise founder and CEO, and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, develops AI solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Serial entrepreneur across consumer and B2B tech, driving bold innovation and social impact.

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Guest Resources

FORE Enterprise – Check out Tyler’s website to learn more about FORE Enterprise and AI solutions.

Tyler Hochman LinkedIn – Connect with Tyler on LinkedIn.

3 Value Bombs

1) Success is often about knowing when to quit and pivot; not just persevering endlessly.

2) AI only delivers real ROI when companies have the right data infrastructure to ingest, structure, and deploy information effectively.

3) Businesses should look for processes that are Expensive, Repetitive, and Repeatable (ERR); these are prime opportunities for AI automation.

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Show Notes

**Click the time stamp to jump directly to that point in the episode.

Today’s Audio MASTERCLASS: AI Solutions That Actually Deliver Immediate ROI

[1:53] – Tyler shares something he believes about becoming successful that most people disagree with.

  • Success isn’t just about perseverance; it’s about knowing when to quit and pivot.
  • Entrepreneurs often cling to ideas too long instead of adapting when conditions change.
  • Strategic quitting allows founders to redirect resources toward better opportunities.

[2:38] – Tyler talks about how Safe Stop led to the creation of FORE as a workplace turnover prediction tool.

  • Safe Stop was created to reduce tension during law enforcement traffic stops using technology.
  • The team identified traffic stops as a major point of friction between communities and police.
  • This early work revealed how technology could solve complex societal problems using data-driven insights.
  • That experience eventually inspired Tyler to build AI tools focused on large-scale data problems inside companies.

[3:55] – Tyler tells when he realized AI wasn’t just a feature but the future of his company.

  • Workplace turnover became an ideal use case because companies generate huge volumes of employee data.
  • Human analysts struggle to detect patterns across thousands of variables, but AI excels at big data analysis.
  • FORE’s AI analyzes signals like commute times, utilization, burnout, and attendance patterns.
  • The system predicts which employees are likely to leave and suggests intervention strategies to retain them.

[5:13] – Tyler shares a real-world example of AI identifying unexpected workplace insights.

  • A manufacturing client discovered a surprising “U-shaped” turnover curve among employees.
  • Both underperforming workers and top-performing workers had similar likelihoods of leaving.
  • High-performing employees often left due to burnout or under-recognition.
  • This insight helped the company create targeted retention strategies.

[7:10] – Tyler talks about what it takes for companies to achieve immediate ROI from AI investments.

  • Most companies struggle because they lack proper data infrastructure.
  • AI performance depends entirely on the quality and accessibility of data.
  • Businesses must build systems for data ingestion, structuring, storage, and output before AI can deliver results.
  • FORE began helping companies build this infrastructure so AI tools could actually function effectively.

[10:23] – A timeout to thank our sponsors.

[13:31] – Tyler talks about how industries like sports, fashion, real estate, and finance using AI in ways people don’t realize.

  • Sports organizations use AI to analyze player performance data and training metrics.
  • Fashion houses leverage AI to analyze historical trends and generate early design concepts.
  • Real estate firms use AI to scan leases and verify tenant compliance with complex agreements.
  • Financial firms deploy AI to assist with due diligence when evaluating companies for acquisition.

[16:30] – Tyler talks about how AI is transforming global sports recruiting and talent discovery.

  • AI can analyze massive amounts of game footage from players worldwide.
  • Scouts can train AI to identify specific performance traits they value in athletes.
  • This technology enables teams to evaluate talent that previously went unnoticed due to geography or limited scouting resources.
  • AI democratizes access to sports recruiting by analyzing videos uploaded by players or families.

[18:30] – Tyler talks about the traits that separate tech founders who succeed in the AI era from those who fall behind.

  • The AI landscape changes so quickly that no one fully understands everything available.
  • Successful founders create systems for continuous learning across their teams.
  • At FORE, employees regularly dedicate time each week to studying new tools and technologies.
  • The willingness to admit knowledge gaps and learn rapidly is critical.

[19:56] – Tyler gives one decisive move that business owners can make this quarter to start leveraging AI.

  • Apply the ERR framework to business processes.
  • Identify tasks that are Expensive, Repetitive, and Repeatable.
  • These processes are ideal candidates for automation with AI tools.
  • Even reviewing internal workflows through this lens can uncover major efficiency opportunities.

[20:36] – Tyler gives his key takeaway.

  • Curiosity and humility are essential in the AI era.
  • The technology evolves too quickly for anyone to fully master.
  • Remaining inquisitive and open to learning will help entrepreneurs stay competitive.

[21:27] – Call to action.

[22:47] – Thank you to our Sponsors!

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