AI that truly works in your business.

I help you put AI to work. From first advice to software your team actually uses.

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How I see AI

A standalone AI tool does not change a business.

AI only creates value when it fits the way your team actually works. That is why I do not start with technology, but with work that gets stuck: where knowledge is missing, information sits idle, or people spend too much time on manual tasks.

From there, I choose one promising application, make the value measurable, and only build further when it works in practice.

What I do

From advice to software your team uses.

Three services that can stand alone or flow into one another. It often starts with consultancy and grows into automation or custom software.

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Efficiency & execution

AI Automations

I automate repetitive work and connect your existing tools into controlled workflows, from marketing and sales to HR and customer support.

  • Workflow automation
  • Data processing & analysis
  • Content pipelines
  • Customer support AI

Outcome Less manual work and fewer errors. More speed.

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Product & platform

Custom AI Software

Bespoke AI-native software: chatbots that answer from your own sources, LLM dashboards that provide control over model usage, and products designed around AI from day one.

  • RAG chatbots
  • LLM dashboards
  • Internal tools
  • AI in your product

Outcome Software that does exactly what your team needs.

How I work

Small enough to prove. Strong enough to build on.

No large transformation programme upfront. Every phase has a concrete outcome and a clear decision point for the next step.

  1. 01

    Define

    I understand the work, people, data, and result that must demonstrably improve.

    Outcome · use case and success metric
  2. 02

    Prove

    I build a focused pilot with real information and involve users early.

    Outcome · working proof of value
  3. 03

    Implement

    I integrate what works, add controls, and make sure your team can take it forward.

    Outcome · reliable daily use

Work

What I am building now.

A selection of projects currently in progress. Each one started with a concrete problem, not with the technology.

I’m Stijn Smit.

Founder of STN Studio in Amsterdam. I help companies put AI to work, from advice to software that sticks. When I am not building, I walk the Camino de Santiago, where I am developing an AI app for mental health along the way.

  • Amsterdam
  • Founder, STN Studio
  • Guide, build, scale
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Frequently asked

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Where does an engagement usually start?

With a conversation about work that gets stuck or takes too much time. We then decide whether consultancy or a focused pilot is the best first step.

What is included in AI Consultancy?

An AI readiness assessment, research into real workflows, prioritised applications, and a strategy with roadmap. Training and implementation guidance are included so your team can continue independently or we can build something together.

Can this work with our existing tools?

That is usually the starting point. We examine the systems, data sources, APIs, and working agreements already in place and design the solution around them.

Does our team need to be technical?

No. I translate technical possibilities into concrete workflows and involve the people who will actually use the system.

How do you handle quality and control?

We agree upfront what good output looks like, where source citations are required, and when a person must review or decide. We test those controls from the first pilot.

What does an engagement cost?

It depends on the use case, integrations, and desired outcome. After the introduction, you receive a proposal with a clear scope, phases, and investment—without starting unnecessarily large.

One concrete bottleneck is enough

Where could AI give your team time back tomorrow?

Tell me what is currently manual, slow, or fragmented. In a first conversation, we determine the most logical next step together.

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