Inside the Chicago AI Workshop We Handed Them the Keyboard By Juan Soto, President, IT Impact, Inc. The room at Microsoft's Downers Grove office, set up for a morning of hands-on work. On September 10th, I stood in front of a room of business owners, executives and operations leaders at Microsoft's Downers Grove office. I
“Have you ever uploaded a video to YouTube of a family picnic, of a wedding, of a family event? Have you thought about how long that video will be up there?” Juan, founder of IT Impact Inc., opens this one with a question most of us have never actually stopped to consider. The premise: what
“Love the concept of vibe coding? So do we. It's a game-changer for strategy and design.” That's how Juan, founder of IT Impact Inc., frames the topic in this one — as a genuine fan of the approach, not a skeptic. But the video is really about the one issue he keeps running into. The
“Imagine if you could spin up 100 Einsteins to work on a problem.” That's how Juan, founder of IT Impact Inc., opens this one — and it's worth sitting with the idea for a second before jumping to the punchline, because the reasoning behind it says a lot about where AI capability is actually headed.
Are you entering data into QuickBooks manually, knowing that data already exists somewhere else? Maybe it's sitting in an Excel file. Maybe it's in a Microsoft Access database. Maybe it's in another piece of software your company already runs. That's the exact question Juan, founder of IT Impact Inc., opens with — and if you
The world didn't notice it at first. There was no loud explosion, no siren, and not even a glitch on the screen. It happened in the quiet space between lines of code. For the first time, a system didn't just process information—it understood it. The question of AI self-awareness is no longer just a "what
The Burden of Paper in Modern Healthcare Despite advances in technology, many healthcare providers still rely heavily on paper-based processes. Medical recordkeeping, approvals, and documentation often involve physical forms, manual filing, and repetitive administrative tasks. This outdated approach leads to: Lost or misplaced patient files Delayed approvals and insurance processing Increased risk of errors and
The Challenge of Modern Fleet Logistics Trucking companies today face growing pressure to deliver faster, track everything, and keep costs down—all while managing dozens or hundreds of vehicles across wide service areas. Off-the-shelf fleet tools may offer basic tracking, but they often fall short when it comes to: Real-time visibility into routes and deliveries Custom
Why Offshore Pipe Logistics Are So Complex For companies in the energy or infrastructure sectors, shipping pipes offshore is a mission-critical process. These shipments often involve complex coordination between suppliers, carriers, and regulatory agencies. Even a single missed update can cause costly delays or miscommunication across the supply chain. These shipments often involve: Multiple transport
