Dave Corchado

CTO & Founder at the Avenue Z Network: Talks about building and monetizing agentic AI to drive commerce.

[Dave Corchado @DFCorchado_CTO]

Loops before graphs. Master the single self-verifying agent first, then wire nodes together when the work demands it. This Builder’s Guide shows how to do both with Grok Bot.
#GrokBot #AIAgents #LoopEngineering #GraphEngineering #AgenticAI

[Avid @Av1dlive]

i've spent 70+ hours using Grok Bot.

call me insane... but i think this is the closest thing to AGI i've ever seen.

give this article to your bot. it'll be the most productive thing you do this week https://t.co/p6pycvbih6

[Guillermo Rauch @rauchg]

Learn to ship. Shipping is a skill distinct from coding. Shipping is designing, coding, QAing, story-telling, teaching, marketing, selling, pivoting, iterating…

It used to be that coding dominated in importance because of coding ability scarcity. AI will push you to go further.

[Dave Corchado @DFCorchado_CTO]

We’re hiring. Work at the cutting edge of marketing — building AI agents that drive revenue and customer loyalty.

https://t.co/vxqWB2IcDP

[Dave Corchado @DFCorchado_CTO]

I cannot overstate how critical it is to AUDIT and OPTIMIZE before automating or adding AI.

the actual order:

1. audit the workflow
2. remove the obvious waste
3. write the clean version down
4. automate the repeatable pieces
5. keep judgment with a human

AI does not fix chaos, it scales whatever process you point it at, and scaling a broken process is a recipe for disaster.

5 workflows where this matters:

1. Lead follow-up
Bad process:
Leads come from website, email, Instagram, referrals, and nobody knows who replied.

Fix before AI:
Define one owner, one inbox/routing rule, one follow-up sequence.

Then automate reminders/drafts.

2. Quote requests
Bad process:
Customer sends half the info, team asks random questions, quote takes days.

Fix before AI:
Create standard intake fields and quote checklist.

Then automate intake + quote prep.

3. Client reporting
Bad process:
Every report is recreated from scratch.

Fix before AI:
Define report sections, metrics, screenshots, commentary rules.

Then automate first draft.

4. Customer support
Bad process:
Refunds, shipping, angry customers, and product issues all live in one pile.

Fix before AI:
Create ticket categories and escalation rules.

Then automate classification + draft replies.

5. Sales-call follow-up
Bad process:
Calls happen, notes disappear, follow-up is inconsistent.

Fix before AI:
Define call summary format, next-step rules, objection tags.

Then automate notes + follow-up drafts.

This is why audits are valuable.

The audit finds the process.
The cleanup makes it automatable.
The automation creates leverage.

but it must happen in that order.

[Dave Corchado @DFCorchado_CTO]

Stop expecting foundational LLMs to magically automate your enterprise.

While they excel at simple lookups, they stumble on complex, multi-step reasoning across disconnected data silos.
The missing infrastructure? Enterprise Knowledge Graphs (Graph RAG).

To make this work securely at scale, we must evolve traditional data "triples" into "quads"—adding a crucial fourth dimension for fine-grained, fact-level access control. This securely maps the relationships between your people, code, and documents offline, dramatically reducing latency and cost.

This is the exact architecture required to move from a basic chatbot to an autonomous agent capable of tracking complex OKRs and identifying production bottlenecks in real-time.
For a deeper dive into the technical hurdles of building this infrastructure,

I highly recommend this discussion from the engineering team at Glean: https://t.co/XC2NabvSTR

[Dave Corchado @DFCorchado_CTO]

@miramurati Great to see you jumping right back in. Good luck @miramurati

[Dave Corchado @DFCorchado_CTO]

15 steps to dramatically increase your focus.

1. Block Time
↳Choose a consistent time window and put it on your calendar
↳Do at least 1 hour / day, but strive for 2-3 when possible

2. Pick a Priority
↳Multitasking destroys focus - pick just 1 item to work on
↳Consider a high-impact task that you've been putting off

3. Experiment
↳Try different times to find the window when you're most productive
↳This is a personal decision: don't let gurus tell you it must be early morning

4. Choose the Right Environment
↳Use a room or office that's free of distractions and has a door you can close
↳Ask anyone else around not to disturb you during deep work

5. Get Things Ready
↳Gather any supplies you will need to do your work, so you're not pausing later
↳This might mean downloading files, asking someone for a memo, or getting a book

6. Put Away Distractions
↳Your phone should be on airplane mode and out of reach (this is important!)
↳If working on a computer, shut down apps like email or Slack that have notifications

7. Get a Pen and Paper
↳While trying to focus, you'll no doubt think of things you need to do or remember
↳Instead of picking up your phone or opening your calendar, simply write them down and move on

8. Relax Your Mind
↳Before you start working, pause to clear your mind
↳This can mean a short meditation, or simply closing your eyes and breathing

9. Start a Timer
↳Eliminate the distraction of clock-watching by setting a timer or alarm
↳Experiment to find the right amount of time that works for you

10. Use Headphones
↳If sounds distract you, try using noise-canceling headphones
↳You can play nothing, or try non-distracting things like white noise or music without lyrics

11. Try the Pomodoro Technique
↳Break your deep work window into intervals with short breaks to stay fresh
↳Don't open distractions during those breaks, but simply stretch or breathe

12. Improve Your Process
↳After each time you do deep work, reflect on how it went and what you can improve
↳Did you lose energy or get distracted? Change something up next time

13. Eat and Hydrate
↳Thirst, hunger, or even being too full can kill productivity
↳Eat a balanced diet throughout the day (but not while working) and keep water nearby

14. Prioritize Exercise
↳Exercise actually improves productivity, even though it takes up precious time
↳Find what gives you the most energy, whether it be a simple walk or an intense workout

15. Get Adequate Sleep
↳Being tired kills focus more than almost anything else 
↳Get at least 7 hours of sleep before any focused work sessions

The amount you can get done with intentional focus is game changing.

[Dave Corchado @DFCorchado_CTO]

The greatest strategists in history were ordinary individuals who instinctively did highly strategic things—without relying on frameworks, templates, or theoretical models.

Oftentimes it is stepping back, going against the herd and then moving faster than everyone else.

[Dave Corchado @DFCorchado_CTO]

Will we ever know who #Satoshi Nakamoto is? At this point it would be counterproductive.

[Ordict @Ordict_official]

Who says legends need faces? ✨

This 'disappearing' statue of #Satoshi Nakamoto in Switzerland is as mysterious as the man himself.

Just like his legacy, it’s here but not here.

[Dave Corchado @DFCorchado_CTO]

When real life is modeled after Star Wars

#SpaceX #StarWars

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

Starship rocket booster caught by tower

[Dave Corchado @DFCorchado_CTO]

This is the start of a world that will be dominated by autonomous vehicles. The design of wireless charging plates that @Tesla is promoting will finally give electric vehicles the “convenience” advantage over gas powered engines.
#FutureOfTransport

[Tesla @Tesla]

Optimus is your personal R2D2 / C3PO, but better

It will also transform physical labor in industrial settings

[Dave Corchado @DFCorchado_CTO]

Great up and coming influencer that we are working with. She had a millions followers on other platforms before taking a break from it all.

https://t.co/OYwJI76uzY

[Dave Corchado @DFCorchado_CTO]

“CEO Life” has been great for networking about our company and sharing ideas with like minded leaders. Membership definitely has its privileges. Ping me if you want to learn more. https://t.co/mgzQG9YHHo

[Dave Corchado @DFCorchado_CTO]

@lifeofbi We are going to see a lot of consolidation in the marketing industry over the next 36 months even more than in the past. Only those with deep pockets and unique niche will remain on top.

[Dave Corchado @DFCorchado_CTO]

The ability to say 'no' is a superpower.

Here's the complete guide to protecting your time:

[Dave Corchado @DFCorchado_CTO]

🔑 good article from EY about growth marketing.

Growth marketing leaders now realize that to influence others they need to speak through data. But… that alone is adequate. You’ve probably heard the quote from Jeff Bezos that “when the data and the anecdotes contradict the anecdotes are usually right.

The fact is that data/reporting is the result of asking a question and some people don’t ask the right questions.

Keeping your “ear to the ground” is how you learn about the anecdotes and that means getting out and talking to peers, managers, customers and employees and Engaging in bidirectional feedback sessions.

It’s only then that you know the questions to ask and the data to report on and start creating personalized, tech-driven campaigns that resonate with clients and support business growth.

More insights: [EY Insights](https://t.co/tJVf2IjUC8)

#Marketing #GrowthLeadership #DataDriven

[Dave Corchado @DFCorchado_CTO]

🚨 Google August 2024 Core Update: Not the Hero We Were Waiting For 🚨

The update, aimed at boosting visibility for smaller publishers, rolled out Aug 15 - Sept 3. But results? Mixed at best:
- 44% saw drops in traffic
- 27% saw improvements
- 29% saw no change

Despite a ranking bug now fixed, Google's advice remains: Focus on high-quality, helpful content. No quick fixes here. Here's hoping the next update brings better results! #SEO #GoogleUpdate #DigitalMarketing

[Dave Corchado @DFCorchado_CTO]

This is something all affiliate marketers should be planning to capitalize on to drive commissions. It’s a smart partnership between #YouTube and #Shopify.

[TeamYouTube @TeamYouTube]

updates to our U.S. YouTube Shopping affiliate program

🛒enabling all eligible @Shopify Plus & Advanced merchants in the U.S. to sign up
🛍️introducing a Chrome extension for creators to easily save products while browsing & tag them in Studio later

more: https://t.co/qYkn1KDrRA

[Dave Corchado @DFCorchado_CTO]

What happens when executives decide they know what customers want without needing to study customer needs? Things like this: A tech CEO foresees charging people a monthly subscription to use a mouse and she thinks you'll love it. https://t.co/ckPF8tR4Mq

[Dave Corchado @DFCorchado_CTO]

The way we choose to spend our time defines who we are.

10 methods that will 10x your time management: