What is an AI Operating System (AIOS)?

An AI Operating System is an intelligence layer wrapped around your entire business. It gives your AI deep context about how you work, connects to your data in real time, turns your meetings and messages into a single daily brief, automates the recurring tasks that eat your week, and lets you build custom tools when off-the-shelf ones don't exist. Think of it as the operating system your business runs on, working while you don't.

Do I need to be technical to use an AIOS?

No. The whole system is designed to be operated in plain English, not code. If you can describe what you need, the AI handles it. Jonathan works with founders who have never written a line of code, and they use their AIOS every day without thinking about it technically.

How is an AIOS different from just using ChatGPT?

ChatGPT is a tool. An AIOS is a system. ChatGPT doesn't know your business, your data, or your goals, so every conversation starts from scratch. An AIOS gives your AI full context about your specific business, connects to your real numbers, and runs work in the background. The difference is like comparing a Google search with a private advisor who already knows everything about your company.

Do I own my AIOS, or is it locked to you?

You own it. Your AIOS is built on your own workspace and your own accounts, so it isn't a subscription you have to keep renting to keep the lights on. With the Done-With-You option you and your team are trained to run and extend it yourselves. We're here to set it up and help it grow, not to hold your business hostage.

Is my business data private and secure?

Yes. Your AIOS is built around your own systems, and it's designed with a human in the loop by default, so nothing happens without your awareness or approval. Your business data stays under your control, not handed off to a third-party black box.

How much does an AIOS setup cost?

It depends on the scope of your setup, your team size, and whether you want it done for you or built with you. The Done-For-You retainer is an ongoing monthly engagement; the Done-With-You build is a one-time setup. The best starting point is the free discovery call, where you'll get a clear picture and a proposal before committing to anything.

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