ABOUT
47 is dedicated to partnering with high-growth companies to implement meaningful AI strategies with immediate impact. We specialize in purposeful, thoughtful design, high-impact implementation, and long-term compounding results.
MISSION
Drive transformational business outcomes and sustained competitive advantage. We evolve high-growth companies from market players to market disruptors.
MEANING OF 47
At Forty Seven (47), our name holds significant meaning that mirrors our values and journey. Historically, the number 4 has been associated with foundational stability and unity. The number 7, respected in Pythagorean numerology, signifies a harmonious integration of the spiritual and material worlds.This represents our commitment to developing AI solutions that seamlessly blend technology with human experience. Together, the number 47 reflects the balance and harmony we aim to achieve in our innovative endeavors.This thoughtful combination of numerology underscores our dedication to building a cohesive and visionary team. We strive to ensure that every solution we develop is grounded in solid foundations and forward-thinking creativity.
SERVICES
STEP 1
EVALUATION
Evaluation operational processes, analyzing data, and isolating the strongest use cases for AI impact.
AI Readiness and Opportunity Evaluation
Assess and strategize your company's readiness for AI transformation, identifying opportunities to leverage AI for competitive advantage and operational excellence.
"Where's My Data?" Reports
A triptych of reports auditing your data landscape, identifies data locations, formats, and schemas, and plans for transformation.
Predictive Analytics Report Identification
Identify areas where Predictive Analytics / Reporting / Modeling apply throughout the business.
GPT Assessment
Assess and identify select business areas that may be candidates for GPT deployments for applicability forteam augmentation.
AI Strategy Consultation
Comprehensive consultancy crafting long-term AI strategies, including market analysis, AI capabilities assessment, and roadmap creation.
Business Case Development
Crafting compelling business cases for AI initiatives, backed by strategic analysis and logic, ensuring stakeholder buy-in and project success.
AI Project Roadmap
A detailed guide from AI conception to execution, charting a path through innovation complexities and ensuring project success.
10x Your Software Development Team Plan
Transform software development teams with AI, enhancing productivity and innovation via tailored tools, agile AI workflows, and skill enhancement.
STEP 2
PLANNING
Creating strategic AI roadmap rooted in the intersection of data science expertise and deep business knowledge.
STEP 3
IMPLEMENTATION
Focusing on innovation and specific client needs.
Prototyping Session
Hands-on workshops for clients to develop AI prototypes solving real business problems, with guidance on scaling ideas into solutions, no coding marathon required.
Executive Training
Fast-track AI mastery for executives, focusing on leveraging AI for strategic advantage, leadership, and innovation.
Department Training
Empower departments with AI knowledge in a focused session, enhancing operational efficiency and innovation with tailored AI insights.
Software Solutions
Solutions for AI/GPT Design & SW Development are scoped and priced separately, including Prompt development, OTS GPT Design, Agent GPT Design, and other custom builds.
TRENDS
AI ADOPTION
AI technology and awareness have hit a sweet spot.
% of companies by AI Adoption stage:
22% aggressively pursuing the widespread integration of AI
33% engaging in limited implementation of AI
45% remain in the exploration
phase of AI
% of Companies by AI Adoption Stage
AI IMPERATIVE
Ways businesses are using AI:
56% Business Operations
51% Cybersecurity & Fraud Management
47% Personal Assistant
46% CRM
40% Inventory Management
35% Content Production
33% Product Recommendations
30% Accounting & Supply Chain
26% Recruitment
24% Audience Segmentation
Ways Businesses Are Using AI
AI ABOUND
AI is critical for maintaining relevance and a high valuation.
Developing and implementing an AI strategy today is essential to achieve the performance gap of early adopters.
Share of work that can be automated by AI:
46% Admin
44% Legal
35% Finance
31% Sales
25% All
19% Care
11% Transport
6% Construction
YoY Change in Headcount vs Net Income (2023):
| Company | Headcount | Net Income |
|---|---|---|
| Accenture | -2.5% | +1% |
| BlackRock | -3% | +6% |
| CISCO | -5% | +16% |
| -6% | +23% | |
| Meta | -13% | +73% |
| Paypal | -9% | +76% |
| T Mobile | -7% | +221% |
| IBM | -1.5% | +358% |
Share of Work That Can Be Automated by AI
YoY Change in Headcount vs Net Income (2023)
STUDIES
Klarna revolutionized customer experience and productivity with innovative use of AI. Using AI to optimize personal shopping, customer service, and employee productivity, Klarna saw a $40M increase in 2024 profit.2 of 3 customer service chats in month 1 handled by Klarna's AI assistant, powered by OpenAI —equivalent to the workload of 700 agents. This led to significant operational efficiency and global support in 35 languages across 23 markets.
47 created and implemented the AI solution to scale Billshark’s operations, reducing manual labor by 80% and setting the industry standard for automated financial operations.Billshark faced the operational challenge of needing a scalable, efficient subscription cancellation process. 47's AI intervention implemented AI agents for autonomous subscription cancellations, greatly boosting efficiency.
"We push everyone to test, test, test and explore. As Klarna continues to discover applications for OpenAI’s tech, there’s the potential to take the business to new heights. We’re aimed at achieving a new level of employee empowerment, enhancing both our team’s performance and the customer experience."- Sebastian Siemiatkowski, Klarna Co-founder and CEO
TEAM
STEVEN MCKEAN
Co-founder & CEO with 25+ years in technology and start-ups as a founder, investor, and board member. Founder/Chairman of ApexEdge and a Certified Vjal AI trainer.
DANIEL RODRIGUEZ
Co-founder & CTO with 25+ years in technology and start-ups as a founder, investor, and board member. Founder/CEO of Scattered Metal, and a patent holder for AI and Robotics.