DesignRush Podcast: Customer Paradigm Founder on What Makes AI Worth Scaling Ready to Announce with Confidence?
Miami, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - September 21, 2026) - DesignRush has released Episode 153 of the DesignRush Podcast featuring Jeff Finkelstein, founder of Customer Paradigm, a leading Boulder, Colorado-based digital agency.
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In the conversation with DesignRush Podcast host Kia Johnson, Finkelstein discusses how executives can test whether an AI system solves a real business problem, handles operational failures, and creates enough value to justify further investment.
He said companies should begin with problems that customers, employees, and leadership already recognize.
"A lot of times people treat it as this bright, shiny object and they don't focus on what really matters to that end customer," Finkelstein told DesignRush.
He also discusses how AI systems should respond when real-world conditions disrupt a controlled test, including incorrect dates, failed API connections, weak warehouse Wi-Fi, and employees using the system in unexpected ways.
"You want to plan for failure," Finkelstein said.
Finkelstein also explains what executives should assess before committing to a larger AI project:
Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen on Spotify.
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About Jeff Finkelstein:
Jeff Finkelstein is the founder of Customer Paradigm, a Boulder-based technology company he started in 2002. His background includes software engineering, eCommerce, automation, privacy, AI, and machine learning. He previously taught at Colorado State University and holds an MBA in Entrepreneurship & Technology Management from the University of Colorado Boulder.
About DesignRush:
DesignRush is a media platform and B2B marketplace connecting businesses with agencies through expert reviews, agency rankings, awards, industry insights, and curated agency recommendations for vetted projects.
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