Small firms lag on AI — new launch aims to change that
Fewer than one in five small businesses have effectively integrated AI into operations, with owners citing training and workflow issues as barriers. At the same time Denovo announced an AI Launchpad to turn raw ideas into operational businesses, a push to democratize AI tools for entrepreneurs. ((fortune.com)) ((globenewswire.com))
Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 Small Businesses Voices survey found just 14% of small businesses have fully integrated AI into core operations, while 93% of respondents said AI delivered a positive business impact. (goldmansachs.com) Seventy-three percent of surveyed owners said more training and resources would help them implement AI successfully, and the report identified workflow integration as a recurring operational obstacle. (goldmansachs.com) Denovo announced its AI Launchpad on March 18, 2026, describing the product as a single platform designed to ideate, build and operate businesses from the ground up. (markets.businessinsider.com) Company materials list built-in features including a proprietary idea evaluator called “Dream Score” and automated generators for investor-ready business plans, pitch decks and landing pages. (denovo.dev) Public profiles show Denovo as a New York–based startup founded in 2025 with Saverio Pulizzi listed among its founders, marking it as a very recent entrant targeting early-stage founders. (f6s.com) Denovo’s promotional media claims the platform can produce a complete “startup kit” in roughly 10 minutes, positioning the Launchpad as a time-saver for solo founders and small teams seeking faster validation and go-to-market steps. (youtube.com)
