ABOUT AI OPERATOR

Practical AI Operators
Not Platform Hype

We help leadership teams turn AI ambition into practical execution through the ADOPT Method™.

Trusted by forward-thinking organizations

Our Secret Ingredients

Ever wished someone would just make AI simple? That's exactly why we're here. We're not about fancy buzzwords or complex theories. We're about getting AI to work for businesses like yours, plain and simple.

Curiosity

We stay close to what changes in AI and test what is actually useful in operating environments.

Partnership

We don't believe in "using" AI like a tool. We believe in working WITH AI as a partner. That same philosophy applies to how we work with you—as partners, not vendors.

Simplicity

If teams cannot apply it quickly, it is not ready. We simplify complex systems into practical workflows.

Efficiency

We reduce low-value manual work so teams can spend time on decisions, quality, and customer outcomes.

How AI Operator™ Came to Life

AI Operator started from a practical problem: teams needed a better way to adopt AI without operational chaos.

Our journey started with a simple idea: transform businesses WITH AI, not just make them use it as a tool.

Tim's experience with attention management shaped how he built ADOPT: low-friction routines, clear accountability, and execution-first learning.

Tim's Journey

The Foundation

Early Career

Years of hands-on experience in technology, operations, and business transformation. Tim learned firsthand what makes organizations tick—and what holds them back.

The Turning Point

The AI Revelation

When AI tools emerged, Tim didn't just see technology. He saw a partnership opportunity. Instead of fearing AI, he asked: "What if we could work alongside it?"

2024

AI Operator™ Born

Tim founded AI Operator to help organizations move from AI uncertainty to practical execution with measurable outcomes.

2025

The ADOPT Method™

After training hundreds of professionals, the patterns became clear. Tim codified them into the ADOPT Method™—Align, Develop, Operationalize, Practice, Transform. A proven system for lasting AI transformation.

Today

Scaled Delivery

AI Operator supports teams across multiple industries with practical implementation, reporting, and governance.

Tim Cakir

Tim Cakir

Founder & CEO, AI Operator™

Tim Cakir is the founder of AI Operator and creator of the ADOPT Method™—a proven framework for transforming how organizations work WITH artificial intelligence.

What started as a personal journey to turn ADHD into an advantage became a mission to help businesses worldwide embrace Human + AI collaboration. Tim has trained 1,000+ professionals across industries from finance to marketing to operations, consistently delivering documented ROI and lasting behavior change.

Tim believes durable AI adoption comes from aligned teams, practical workflows, and measurable outcomes. That principle drives every engagement.

When not helping organizations transform, Tim is probably experimenting with a new AI workflow, reading about behavioral psychology, or explaining to someone why they should work WITH AI instead of just using it.

Meet the Team

The people building practical Human + AI execution systems.

David Henzel

David Henzel

Co-Founder

Serial entrepreneur and co-founder of AI Operator. Passionate about leveraging AI to build scalable businesses.

Samir Said

Samir Said

Co-Founder

Co-founder bringing deep operational expertise to AI Operator. Focused on making AI transformation accessible to every organization.

Rebecca Cakir

Rebecca Cakir

Content & Copywriting Specialist

Content strategist who ensures every piece of AI Operator communication is clear, compelling, and human.

Kubi Rich

Kubi Rich

AI Operations Lead

Leading AI operations and ensuring smooth delivery of training programs and client engagements.

Anuj Mishra

Anuj Mishra

Video Editor & YouTube Strategist

Bringing AI Operator’s story to life through video content and YouTube strategy.

Advisory Board

Tyler Scriven

Tyler Scriven

Advisory Board (Co-Founder & CEO @ Saltbox)

Co-Founder & CEO at Saltbox. Advising AI Operator on strategy and growth.

OUR MISSION

To help teams adopt AI with clarity, accountability, and measurable business results.

HUMAN + AI, NOT HUMAN VS AI

We measure outcomes from combined workflows, not isolated tool usage.

CLARITY, NOT NOISE

Every initiative needs a clear owner, scope, and checkpoint cadence to avoid confusion.

WORK WITH, NOT USE

AI is integrated into team systems with process standards, QA, and governance.

What We Believe

"Tool-first rollouts put teams in reactive mode. Human + AI keeps teams in control."

Technology only works when people can operate it reliably. Our approach keeps teams and systems aligned.

"You don't use AI. You work with it."

Language shapes behavior. We teach teams to treat AI as part of a workflow, with clear responsibilities and quality controls.

"Training teaches skills. ADOPT transforms behavior."

Lasting adoption requires habits, accountability, and production use cases. ADOPT is built around those constraints.

"The winners won't be organizations that replace humans with AI. The winners will be organizations where humans and AI work as one."

Organizations that combine human judgment with well-designed AI workflows execute faster and with less waste.

Our Impact So Far

1000+ People Trained

Engineers, marketers, and ops teams who are faster and more efficient.

20000+ Hours Saved / Month

Directional aggregate from active client workflow reporting.

27.5M Business Value Impacted

Cumulative impact reported across client implementations.

25+ Enterprises Served

Organizations across finance, SaaS, media, and professional services.

Work With AI Operator

We support founders, operators, and leadership teams who need AI clarity and execution support — not just experimentation.

Team Training

The ADOPT Method™ Accelerator. 12 weeks of live sessions, real use cases, and full certification for your team.

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Enterprise Transformation

Full ADOPT implementation with board-level reporting, governance frameworks, and quarterly check-ins for 12–24 months.

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Strategy Call

Not sure where to start? Book one focused call. You'll leave with a clear next step — no commitment required.

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Ready to Talk?

If you are evaluating training, consulting, or a broader rollout, we can help you choose the right next step.