RoboCFO.ai Blog · Glenn Hopper
articleinsightLab Gains of 40 Percent, Field Gains of 2.5. The CFO's Real Number Is Somewhere Between.
23 April 2026Profit
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About RoboCFO.ai BlogLab studies show 40% AI time savings. Field studies show 2.5%. A CFO's guide to reading both numbers without mispricing the capex program.
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What a founder can learn
Founder takeaway
Do not price an AI investment from headline productivity claims alone. Treat lab and field results as bounds, then base the capex case on measured gains in your own workflows.
Why it matters
Using optimistic lab results can overstate returns, while relying only on low field averages can cause you to miss valuable opportunities. A bounded, evidence-based estimate leads to better capital allocation.
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Put it to work
Choose one workflow and define a baseline, expected time savings, adoption rate, implementation cost, and review date. What minimum verified gain would justify expanding the investment?
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