Not just big-company tech anymore.
I help small businesses in Kansas City put AI to work - automating the tedious stuff, building custom tools, and making sense of what's actually possible.
I help small businesses figure out where AI actually fits -- and then I build it. No buzzwords, no slide decks. Just 25+ years of building software, now focused on making AI practical for businesses that don't have a tech department.
Find out where AI can save you time and money - before you spend either.
Turn repetitive tasks into automated workflows so your team can focus on real work.
Purpose-built tools that fit how your team already works - not the other way around.
Connect your existing tools so data flows where it needs to - automatically.
Your team learns to use the tools confidently, with ongoing help when they need it.
AI that protects your data from day one - built with security baked in, not bolted on.
Not sure where to start? That's what the free consultation is for. Tell me what's slowing your team down.
Every project is different, but the process stays simple.
We talk about your business, your pain points, and where AI might actually help. No jargon, no pressure.
I put together a clear roadmap - what to build, what it costs, and what you can expect. You sign off before any work starts.
I build your solution, keep you in the loop, and make sure it works with the tools you already use.
After launch, I stick around. Training, tweaks, and ongoing support so your team gets the most out of it.
Real tools, shipped and running. Here's what I've been working on.
Built because our clients deserved to know when we shipped changes to their software. Deplotify sends automatic notifications to Slack, Discord, and Apple Watch whenever a deployment goes out - so everyone stays in the loop without extra work.
AI-powered assistants that work alongside your team. BraidFlow lets small businesses add specialized AI consultants to their workflows - handling research, drafting, and coordination so your people can focus on what they do best.
Know what people are saying about your business. Social Tracker monitors Reddit, Twitter, and online communities for conversations that matter to you - so you can jump in at the right moment and never miss an opportunity.
Expense tracking that doesn't feel like homework. Employees just forward email receipts or scan physical ones - AI auto-categorizes everything. Optional approval workflows give you visibility without the busywork.
I'm Ben Dechrai - 25+ years building software. I've helped companies large and small ship products, automate processes, and integrate complex systems. I've built tools used by thousands of developers, spoken at conferences around the world, and spent years making complicated technology understandable for the people who actually use it.
Now I run Venn Labs out of the Kansas City area. I started it because I kept seeing the same thing: small businesses that could benefit from AI but didn't know where to start. Custom software used to be for big companies with big budgets. AI changed that - and I'm here to help you take advantage of it.
I don't bite. Usually. Get in touch
