Simplify in 3: AI can't fix messy data. Here's a 30 min Sprint
Simplify in 3: Three tips every two weeks to grow your business, stay organized, and save time without the overwhelm. Hi [FIRST NAME GOES HERE] Before: You tried ChatGPT for you...
Anne-Cécile Guillot Bellisario
Founder of Simplify AI. Helping independent operators see what's actually working in their business — by connecting the tools they already pay for. One decision per issue, every other Thursday.
Building In Public
Simplify AI Update: Graduating FI + What I am building, and what I need
Issue #3 of the Simplify AI investor update: Founder Institute graduation, where we stand today, what feedback taught us, and my asks.
Productivity
Simplify in 3: 5 minutes before any meeting - here’s your cheat sheet
Stop the pre-meeting panic. Three simple habits that turn 15 minutes of inbox archaeology into 2 minutes of calm preparation — plus an AI prompt you can use today.
Building In Public
Building in Public #2: I found my co-founder, chose the scary pricing, and I need your honest opinion
Issue #2 of Building in Public: How I found my co-founder, why I chose a value ladder over subscription pricing, and the marketing pivot that changed everything. Plus three questions I need your honest answers on.
Follow Up
Simplify in 3: The "set it and forget it" system for staying top of mind
Stop letting leads go cold. Three actions to automate your follow-ups without sounding like a robot — plus an AI prompt that gives you handwritten-note thoughtfulness in 2 minutes.
Quarterly Planning
Simplify in 3: Plan Your Q1 in 30 Minutes with AI
New quarter, blank page, familiar overwhelm? Three steps to plan a focused Q1 in 30 minutes using AI as a thinking partner — plus a planning prompt that replaces a full strategy session.
Year In Review
Simplify in 3: What Actually Mattered in AI for Small Businesses in 2025
A year-end look at what actually mattered in AI for small businesses in 2025: the game-changer, the panic that flopped, and what's coming in 2026. Plus a reflection prompt to close out the year.
Agentic AI
Set up these 3 automations before 2026 (no coding required)
Your LLM can now connect to your email, calendar, and files. Three no-code automations to set up before 2026 — plus a 'chief of staff' AI prompt that ties them all together.
Building In Public
Building in Public: My Journey to Simplify
Issue #1 of Building in Public: The full story of why I started Simplify Digital AI — 20 years at Cisco, the gap between enterprise tools and small business reality, and what's slowing us down right now.
AI Hallucinations
Simplify in 3: When your AI Lies to You
3 ways to stop AI mistakes before they hurt your credibility or client trust. Spot hallucinations, question confident answers, and match AI to the right tasks — with four real-world disasters to learn from.
Cybersecurity
Simplify in 3: Stop spam, phishing & protect your money
30 minutes to stop phishing, secure your accounts, and protect your money. Cybersecurity Awareness Month: three concrete actions for small business owners, plus the password manager I recommend.
AI Tools
Simplify in 3: AI tools that actually save time (and don't add stress)
29,000+ AI tools on the market, but you only need a few. Four tools I actually use (Claude, Descript, Read.ai, TidyCal), four matching prompts, and a 3-question test before you add another tab to your life.