The Overwhelm & the Opportunity
If you’re a founder or team lead at a small or medium-sized business, you know the feeling:
You’re stretched thin, putting out daily fires, and wondering how to find time for anything new. You might be curious about AI, but it can feel like one more overwhelming thing—another tool to manage, another system to learn.
Here’s the truth: AI isn’t just for big companies anymore.
As of 2025, 38% of SMBs in the U.S. are already using AI across data analysis, marketing, customer service, and cybersecurity. Even more—up to 75%—are at least experimenting with AI, hoping to find an edge that fits their team.
This shift is real. But for many leaders, it still feels like AI is something for “later.” Or for bigger budgets. Or for teams with in-house tech experts.
That’s why we started Spire.
Feeling the pressure? You’re not alone—38% of SMBs are already using AI to lighten the load.
Why AI Matters for SMBs
I was in a season of transition, realizing I needed to automate as much of my work as possible just to keep up. Over the years, I’d dabbled with AI tools like ChatGPT to save time, but I quickly saw that it would take more than a chatbot to truly transform how I worked.
As I learned more, I saw how enterprise-level companies were already investing millions into AI—and getting real results. But small and medium businesses? They were getting left behind.
That’s when I saw the gap: If no one stood in that gap and built a bridge, small and medium businesses would lose out on the biggest differentiator of the next decade—how well you learn to use AI.
For me, it was never about replacing people with AI. It was about giving them back their time, their focus, and their energy—so they could do more of what only they can do.
We build the bridge—so you don’t have to cross the AI gap alone.
Our Mission: People-First AI for Small Teams
Spire exists to make AI accessible, actionable, and human-centered.
We’re not here to sell hype or push frameworks. We’re here to build the systems that help your team rise—one thoughtful solution at a time.
Our promise is simple:
✅ Start small, scale smart.
✅ Tools don’t fix chaos—systems do.
✅ If your team won’t use it, it doesn’t work.
Because AI should feel like a helping hand, not another headache.
Real Wins from Real Workflows
I’ve seen the power of this first-hand in my own work:
- I’ve developed custom GPTs that act as my CMO, graphic designer, and head of product and sales—roles I couldn’t afford to hire, but ones I could “hire” with AI.
- I built a lead generation system that researches prospects and drafts warm intros for outreach—no more generic cold emails.
- Our social media? Almost fully automated and always on-brand. AI helps us repurpose blogs and create fresh, human-centered posts so that the message stays consistent everywhere.
AI that helps you reclaim your time, not add to your chaos.
The Data: Why This Matters for SMBs
Even with this momentum, the biggest barriers for small teams are real:
- Cost: Upfront investment and tight budgets
- Complexity: Hard to integrate and manage without the right help
- Skills gap: Many teams don’t have in-house AI expertise
- Cybersecurity worries: 52% of SMBs are cautious about the risks that come with new tech
But the success stories speak for themselves:
- 69% of e-commerce SMBs using AI report improved efficiency—through smarter recommendations, automated support, and better inventory management.
- 72% of small businesses using AI for customer support see faster resolution times and better customer experiences.
- 91% of SMBs with AI say it directly boosts their revenue.
- And here’s the big one: Nearly 80% of SMBs say AI will be a game changer for their business.
We’re here to make sure it’s a game changer for yours too.
Proof that small teams can win big with AI—smarter workflows, better results.
Our Invitation: Let’s Explore This Together
We don’t expect every founder or team lead to have it all figured out. We just want you to feel curious—to wonder what AI might be able to do for your team.
Because when AI supports people—not replaces them—it frees everyone up to do what matters most.
If you’re curious how AI could save your team time and energy, let’s explore it together.
We’re taking on a few early-stage clients who want to start small and scale smart.
The Future Is People-First
The shift is already happening. SMBs are closing the gap, one system at a time.
At Spire, we’re here to build that bridge—to make sure that AI doesn’t replace your team, but helps them do more of what only they can.
Because in the end, it’s not about the technology.
It’s about the people it serves.
AI is a partner, not a replacement—because your team is what matters most.