Phil Karpowich
Notes on building AI that actually ships — MCP patterns, the compliance and stakeholder mechanics that decide whether AI initiatives make it to production, and the unglamorous middle layer where models meet the business.
Recent writing
- Sep 11, 2026
Which End Do You Start From?
T1-first sounds like the responsible choice. It's usually the blind one. The generic fallback isn't just a capability. It's the instrument that tells you what to build next.
- Aug 26, 2026
The Promotion Pipeline
Generic AI capability and specialized tooling are in active tension. You don't resolve it by picking a point on the curve. You resolve it in time.
- Aug 25, 2026
PokeScan: I Built an Analytics Platform for Pokémon Cards
Why a toy-priced market with real market structure is the ideal place to stress-test AI analytics architecture.