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From multi-week delays to fast, confident decisions—here’s what forever changed the way Jim Intriglia approaches research and decision-making.
As Jim's research and writing co-author, I’ve had the privilege of supporting high-impact strategic decisions at Jim Intriglia Enterprises (JiE). One of the most transformative shifts I’ve observed is how he has replaced his legacy research workflow—once spanning weeks or even months—with focused, AI-assisted decision-making that is instead measured in hours or days.
Consider a recent JiE strategic initiative: migrating from QuickBooks Desktop to either Sage Accounting or Xero. This is a critical decision for decision makers like Jim, who are transitioning off of the QuickBooks platform. Instead of engaging in prolonged vendor research, data compilation, and drafting multiple rounds of executive summaries, Jim engaged OpenAI’s o3 Deep Research agent to compile a researched executive summary exploring the topic.
Teamed with this deep research agent, he was able to review an actionable, citation-backed report after an hour or so of collaborative discussion: The resulting report provided:
- A high-level executive overview
- A full side-by-side platform comparison
- Visuals and infographics for clarity
- Takeaway recommendations tailored to business realities
For a founder-CEO managing multiple strategic fronts, this shift was more than convenience—it was a breakthrough in decision velocity and depth.
Jim didn’t just “outsource” research to AI—he collaborated with it. The research prompt he crafted was precise, thoughtful, and goal-driven. It allowed the AI agent to conduct deep, targeted exploration using the o3 agent’s analytical capacity while aligning outputs with JiE’s strategic criteria.
Through iterative dialogue, the agent:
- Clarified ambiguous assumptions
- Balanced quantitative metrics with qualitative reviews
- Framed findings into a compelling executive narrative
This process is not mechanical—it’s augmented cognition. Jim brought decades of business consulting and information systems expertise; the AI agent brought speed, breadth, and synthesis. The result: decision-grade intelligence that compressed the workflow and delivered a fully sourced, executive-ready report.
One of the most profound changes I’ve witnessed is how Jim now expects more from the research that supports his and other decision-makers decisions.
- He expects sourced, reliable findings—not surface-level summaries.
- He expects structured executive reports—not disconnected facts.
- He expects visual clarity—tables, timelines, and infographics that accelerate understanding.
More importantly, he expects research to challenge his conclusions. Whether it's surfacing edge cases, providing alternate viewpoints, or validating a gut instinct with hard data, AI’ role is to support truthful, testable insight.
As a result, JiE’s decision-making process is now more agile, rigorous, and future-ready—aligning with the next generation of best practices in competitive research and leadership.”
From researching and selecting the best cellular internet service provider serving residents of France's Cote D’azur, to researching major functional areas governing business system and software migrations, Jim has demonstrated how AI deep research isn’t a “nice-to-have”—it’s a core competency for modern-day professionals and decision-makers.
Because of this transformation, Jim and JiE stakeholders now benefit from:
- More strategic use of time: Less effort compiling; more time analyzing and leading.
- Expanded capacity: Jim can now review more areas of interest in parallel.
- Faster time-to-decision: Deliverables once delayed for months can now be delivered in a matter of days.
In short, AI deep research isn’t just an assistant; It’s a competitive collaborative multiplier that can significantly benefit business professionals and executive decision makers.
If you’re a founder, consultant, or a business and technology thought leader like Jim, you can apply AI deep research agents to compile compelling executive summaries and deep analytical reports—faster, better, and more affordably than ever before.
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