Ryan Niemann

AI First. AI Native. 9Mi Ignite is my playbook to accelerate enterprise AI adoption - rooted in decades of leadership across growth, GTM, and operational transformation. It’s a strategic mindset for embedding AI into how companies operate, build, and scale.

I launched into 9Mi Ignite to help leadership teams adopt AI from first principles - not as an add-on, but as a design pattern. I blend executive insight with hands-on experimentation, such as generative tools and as a vibe coder to… Show more

AI First. AI Native. 9Mi Ignite is my playbook to accelerate enterprise AI adoption - rooted in decades of leadership across growth, GTM, and operational transformation. It’s a strategic mindset for embedding AI into how companies operate, build, and scale.

I launched into 9Mi Ignite to help leadership teams adopt AI from first principles - not as an add-on, but as a design pattern. I blend executive insight with hands-on experimentation, such as generative tools and as a vibe coder to prototype, test, and scale ideas. 𝙄 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙙𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙙 𝘼𝙄 𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚, 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙙𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣-𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜. This playbook helps enable that journey.

The name:
“9” the threshold from base numbers to double-digit growth and profitability.
“M” stands for momentum - the shift from aligned strategy to accelerated execution.
“Ignite” is the spark AI brings to that transformation.

The disciplines across people, product, operations, and GTM:
• AI-Driven Product Strategy - Build products and features with AI and AI embedded from day one
• AI-Augmented GTM - Enhance targeting, messaging, and conversion with AI
• Intelligent RevOps - Use AI for smart forecasting and scalable GTM alignment
• Embedded AI Enablement - Operationalize AI across workflows and delivery
• Adaptive Org & Talent - Apply AI to team design, development, and scale
• AI-Optimized Ops - Automate and scale execution with AI-assisted systems
• Proactive Customer Success - Improve retention with AI-driven onboarding and outcomes
• AI-Informed Finance - Drive pricing and planning with real-time AI insights
• AI-Led Strategy & M&A - Use AI to guide integration and transformation Show less

9Mi is a venture studio and operating playbook focused on one core insight: 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝘼𝙄 𝙞𝙨 𝙪𝙣𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙧. The precise moment AI meets a real business workflow with measurable impact.

AI’s economic value isn’t in the model - it's in the use-case. Foundation models are plumbing; breakthrough ROI appears when you wrap them in domain-specific workflows that solve revenue essential and profitability critical… Show more

9Mi is a venture studio and operating playbook focused on one core insight: 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝘼𝙄 𝙞𝙨 𝙪𝙣𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙧. The precise moment AI meets a real business workflow with measurable impact.

AI’s economic value isn’t in the model - it's in the use-case. Foundation models are plumbing; breakthrough ROI appears when you wrap them in domain-specific workflows that solve revenue essential and profitability critical problems.

Speed to proof is the new competitive moat. Vibe-coding and AI coding tools let small teams ship production-grade features in weeks, not quarters. Winners will out-iterate, not out-spend.

Vertical context > generic intelligence. The insurers, manufacturers, telecoms, and healthcare providers capturing value today do so by pairing industry data with application-layer AI that speaks their language of claims, units shipped, or patient outcomes.

Human-in-the-loop is table stakes. Trusted adoption demands copilots that elevate talent, surface decisions, and leave the final call to accountable professionals - building confidence and compliance simultaneously.

OPEX efficiency funds the upside. Automating low-value tasks (annotation, reconciliation, QC) frees capital and creativity, fueling continuous reinvestment in differentiated customer experiences.

Ethics and governance are not a tax; they’re a multiplier. Clear guardrails, transparent data lineage, and bias checks accelerate board approval, regulatory clearance, and cross-enterprise rollout. Show less

We were asked in an ELT workshop to collaborate, craft and share our superpower - it's my ability to see connections between seemingly unrelated ideas and transform them into innovative solutions that actually work in the real world. I get this energy - as people close to me say - when I'm exploring the possibilities of new technologies. But it's not just about the tech for me. What really drives me is seeing how these innovations can solve human problems and create meaningful impact.

I… Show more

We were asked in an ELT workshop to collaborate, craft and share our superpower - it's my ability to see connections between seemingly unrelated ideas and transform them into innovative solutions that actually work in the real world. I get this energy - as people close to me say - when I'm exploring the possibilities of new technologies. But it's not just about the tech for me. What really drives me is seeing how these innovations can solve human problems and create meaningful impact.

I thrive in that space between visionary thinking and practical execution. I can go from big-picture dreaming, to detailed implementation, to value creation bringing others along on the journey. There's this moment when a complex idea suddenly crystallizes and becomes clear enough to share with others - that's when I'm at my best.

I'm also deeply relationship-focused. I believe the most powerful innovations happen when you bring the right people together and create an environment where everyone can contribute their unique strengths. That's why I value collaborators who can see people's potential and help bring out their best.

𝘼𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙖𝙮, 𝙢𝙮 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 - the willingness to stay with challenging problems, navigate through uncertainty, and keep refining until we create something that truly makes a difference. It's not always a straight path, but that's where the most interesting discoveries happen. Show less