
AI Agents Podcast Building and Scaling AI Innovation: Inside the Startup Journey with Andrew Amann | EP59
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Jul 18, 2025 Andrew Amann, CEO of NineTwoThree Studio, shares his unique journey from a nuclear submarine engineer to a leader in AI innovation. He discusses the creation of the engaging 'ChuckGPT' chatbot and the real-world impact of custom AI solutions. Amann emphasizes the vital role of human collaboration in AI workflows and how his agency leverages deterministic outputs and cutting-edge methodologies like Retrieval Augmented Generation. His insights provide practical strategies for navigating AI’s complexities and achieving measurable business results.
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From Submarine Engineer to AI CEO
- Andrew transitioned from nuclear submarine engineer to AI entrepreneur after patenting Bluetooth tracking tech.
- His company successfully pivoted to AI, selling their QR code business and starting AI projects in 2016.
Building Charles Barkley Chatbot Fast
- NineTwoThree built FanDuel's Charles Barkley chatbot in just five days with a prototype over Thanksgiving weekend.
- It took five months to perfect to avoid inappropriate responses, showcasing development challenges.
AI Agency Challenges and Opportunities
- Agencies face constant uncertainty about their next client despite AI's promise.
- Effective AI projects return investment or generate profit, but failed AI experiments create CEO skepticism.

