The common mistake is collecting AI subscriptions like trophies. Each one promises to change everything, and most end up as logins nobody opens. A bloated stack is just expensive clutter.
Start with what hurts. If you write constantly, get a writing assistant working properly. If routine tasks pile up, add an automation layer. If a specific part of your product or workflow is your edge, that is the one worth building custom rather than renting.
We help founders cut the stack down to what earns its place. The goal is leverage, not novelty. A lean, well-chosen set of tools beats a drawer full of half-used ones every time.