Dr Hernani Costa | AI Architect @ Core Ventures

Solving AI blockers for EU Businesses, from Governance, Automation to Custom AI. Venture Builder. NL-based.

[Dr Hernani Costa | AI Architect @ Core Ventures @firstaimovers]

The First AI Movers article archive is now public and machine-readable. 640+ original articles on #EUAIAct, #RAG, and #AI Strategy. 📍 https://t.co/aje7BQJpnY

[Dr Hernani Costa | AI Architect @ Core Ventures @firstaimovers]

Standards create freedom.
Jocko Willink

Standards aren’t limits—they’re the foundation for freedom in leadership. Discipline sharpens strategy and execution. #Leadership #JockoWillink

[Dr Hernani Costa | AI Architect @ Core Ventures @firstaimovers]

Don’t confuse urgency with importance.
Dwight D. Eisenhower

Urgency often masquerades as importance—don’t fall for it. Focus sharply on what truly matters. #Leadership #Priorities

[Dr Hernani Costa | AI Architect @ Core Ventures @firstaimovers]

@Deepkumbhare85 @hashnode Same here.

@hashnode team 👋

https://t.co/nSGyEC3JES appears to have been removed from DNS (NXDOMAIN everywhere). Docs are also 404. Is there a new public GraphQL endpoint? Our publishing pipeline is stuck.

Support ticket already filed — happy to share details.

[Dr Hernani Costa | AI Architect @ Core Ventures @firstaimovers]

If it’s not monitored, it’s not in production.
Dr Hernani Costa

“If it’s not monitored, it’s not in production.” Monitoring isn’t optional—it's the proof work is real and effective. #Leadership #Motivation

[Dr Hernani Costa | AI Architect @ Core Ventures @firstaimovers]

Cash is oxygen. Plan like it can run out.
Jack Welch (Attributed)

Cash isn’t just a number—it’s oxygen for your business. Plan like it can run out. #Leadership #BusinessTruth

[Dr Hernani Costa | AI Architect @ Core Ventures @firstaimovers]

Make the right action the easiest action.
James Clear

Make the right choice easier than any other—and lead with quiet clarity. #Leadership #JamesClear

[Dr Hernani Costa | AI Architect @ Core Ventures @firstaimovers]

Culture is what people do when nobody is watching.
Herb Kelleher

"Culture is what people do when nobody is watching." — Herb Kelleher A reminder: Leadership shows in quiet moments. #Leadership #Culture

[Dr Hernani Costa | AI Architect @ Core Ventures @firstaimovers]

Claude code rocks

[Dr Hernani Costa | AI Architect @ Core Ventures @firstaimovers]

Small improvements compound.
James Clear

"Small improvements compound." Trust the quiet progress, not instant results. Incremental discipline shapes lasting success. #leadership #JamesClear

[Dr Hernani Costa | AI Architect @ Core Ventures @firstaimovers]

@OpenAI Finally the mid tier is available

[Dr Hernani Costa | AI Architect @ Core Ventures @firstaimovers]

Choose boring tech where it doesn’t matter.
Dan McKinley

Smart leaders pick boring tech where it won’t matter. Prioritize innovation only where it truly counts. #leadership #techstrategy

[Dr Hernani Costa | AI Architect @ Core Ventures @firstaimovers]

This is the worst it will ever be.

[Ejaaz @cryptopunk7213]

Anthropic fucking killed it (again). biggest ai product launch of the year so far.

claude can now control your entire computer autonomously. anything you can do on a computer - claude can. your very own digital employee.

- any app, browser, file, spreadsheet, tool claude can intelligently access and operate.

- claude controls your entire screen (like a human), no connectors. this is a huge step-up in intelligence.

- best part: you can text claude to do things from your phone and it'll do work on your computer!

- in the last week anthropic has shipped 9 features that have built up to this: a fully automated digital human.

unreal

[Dr Hernani Costa | AI Architect @ Core Ventures @firstaimovers]

Consistency beats intensity.
Bruce Lee

Consistency beats bursts of energy — steady actions move mountains over time. #Leadership #BruceLee

[Dr Hernani Costa | AI Architect @ Core Ventures @firstaimovers]

Leadership is a daily practice, not a title.
First AI Movers

Leadership isn't about titles—it’s about daily effort and consistent action. Real leaders show up quietly, every day. #Leadership #DailyPractice

[Dr Hernani Costa | AI Architect @ Core Ventures @firstaimovers]

Write the scorecard before you interview.
Geoff Smart

Write the scorecard before you interview. Set clear standards first to make better hires. Leadership wisdom from Geoff Smart. #Leadership #Hiring

[Dr Hernani Costa | AI Architect @ Core Ventures @firstaimovers]

Your current AI stack is likely a 'model zoo' creating integration overhead and decision fatigue for your dev teams. This leads to technical debt and brittle systems.

The shift: AI isn't about picking the 'best' frontier model. It's about intelligent AI orchestration that routes queries w/ minimal manual intervention.

• Microsoft Copilot acts as an orchestration platform --> automatically selects GPT-5, Claude, Gemini based on task complexity.
• Key differentiator: Deep Microsoft Graph integration --> provides contextual understanding of enterprise data, reducing prompt engineering effort.
• This reduces technical debt from managing multiple model APIs and ensures data-aware responses w/ existing M365 assets.
• Caveat: If not deep in MSFT ecosystem, ChatGPT Plus offers better flexibility for platform-agnostic workflows --> reduces vendor lock-in risk.
• The strategic play: Prioritize integration w/ existing enterprise architecture over chasing the newest AI toy. Optimize for operational efficiency.

How are you managing model sprawl and integration complexity in your current AI roadmap? Share your approach.

[Dr Hernani Costa | AI Architect @ Core Ventures @firstaimovers]

Most EU Founders are burning €10k/mo on AI pilots that will never integrate, creating strategic debt rather than ROI. This isn't innovation; it's capital erosion.

The real AI challenge isn't *which* frontier model is 'best.' It's *how* to eliminate decision fatigue w/ maximum capability and enterprise context.

• Microsoft Copilot's Smart Mode is an AI orchestration platform --> intelligently routes queries across GPT-5, Claude, Gemini based on task complexity.
• The differentiator isn't just the models; it's deep Microsoft Graph integration --> understands your organizational context.
• Example: Ask Copilot to 'summarize decisions from last week's leadership meetings about Q4 strategy,' and it actually knows your data.
• Strategic Play: Choose based on existing infrastructure, not feature lists --> optimize tools that integrate w/ how your business already works.

Is your AI strategy building future value, or just piling up pilot failures? Bookmark this for your Q3 planning.