Nelson Spencer
AI Transformation Partner
I research how AI is changing work so you don't have to.
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Who I Help
Nelson Spencer
AI Transformation Partner
I research how AI is changing work so you don't have to.
What I’m learning from researching AI, building software, and helping people use it at work.
By subscribing you agree to Substack's Terms of Use, their Privacy Policy, and their Information Collection Notice.
“He quickly understood our workflow and built an automated solution that streamlined the entire process.”
The Plus Side Team · Recruiting Operations Platform
“Nelson helped me change my way of thinking about the different ways to leverage automation tools and AI to work more efficiently.”
Alvin Belt · VP of Operations · AC Brands
“I went from knowing very little about how AI tools could be leveraged in my day to day to actively thinking about different automations that could be used to save us time.”
Nicole Iturbe · Senior Director · AC Brands
How We Can Work Together
Recent Field Notes
More Work Is Not the Same as Better Work
AI can help teams produce more. The harder question is whether any of it is better.
How AI Changed My Life
What happens when curiosity has no limit?
Will AI Replace Human Skills?
New research suggests the skills that make us human still matter most.
The Automation Paradox
Why automating your work changes your role from doing to directing.
Stop Calling Them Soft Skills
Why human skills are becoming the hard skills of the AI era.
Why Most People Quit AI Too Soon
The first attempts are often disappointing. That is where learning actually starts.