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Open-source workflows, automations, Agents, and templates for GTM operators, builders, and personal AI environments. No hype, no vendor pitch. Documented systems that survived contact with real work.

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The Framework

Useful AI & Automation start before the build: map the work, measure the cost, remove the friction, and prove the impact.

  1. 01PeopleWho does the work today
  2. 02ProcessHow the work actually flows
  3. 03PainFind where hours burn
  4. 04MeasureQuantify time & cost
  5. 05SolutionRemove the manual drag
  6. 06ImpactProve savings or ARR lift

Core philosophy: we do not start with tools. We start with people, processes, pain, and measurable impact. If the underlying data and human workflows are broken, automation only accelerates failure.

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People Who Know Antony

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Stephanie Sherson
Stephanie ShersonDirector of Revenue Operations · Icertis
I have had the pleasure of working with Antony at Icertis. My first introduction to Antony was through an AI-powered tool he developed to help the sales organization with account research and planning. Even before AI became a strategic initiative across the company, Antony was already exploring innovative ways to apply it to solve real business challenges.
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George Beerhalter
George BeerhalterFederal Agency Lead · Icertis
I've had the opportunity to work with Antony and have been consistently impressed by his impact. Antony goes the extra mile to understand the administrative burdens sales teams face and develops practical AI-driven solutions that create real efficiency. He focuses on putting the right tools in the hands of the right people, making him a true game changer for any organization.
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BJ Birtz
BJ BirtzCorporate VP, Head of Global Alliances · Icertis
Antony Soto is one of those rare operators who can bridge strategy, systems, and execution without missing a beat. He brings a strong AI and automation mindset to his work, but what stands out most is that he applies it in practical ways that make teams more effective. Any organization looking for someone with strong AI instincts, operator discipline, and a genuine service mindset would be lucky to have him.
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Daniel Person
Daniel PersonContent Marketing · Icertis
What stands out about Antony is his drive to turn emerging ideas into practical solutions. His boundless curiosity and appetite for learning continuously deliver value via solutions that help sellers, CSMs, and operations teams do their jobs better. Beyond his technical depth across business analysis, Power BI, Salesforce, and data governance, Antony is a thoughtful collaborator who listens carefully and follows through.
LinkedIn Recommendation
Stephanie Sherson
Stephanie ShersonDirector of Revenue Operations · Icertis
I have had the pleasure of working with Antony at Icertis. My first introduction to Antony was through an AI-powered tool he developed to help the sales organization with account research and planning. Even before AI became a strategic initiative across the company, Antony was already exploring innovative ways to apply it to solve real business challenges.
LinkedIn Recommendation
George Beerhalter
George BeerhalterFederal Agency Lead · Icertis
I've had the opportunity to work with Antony and have been consistently impressed by his impact. Antony goes the extra mile to understand the administrative burdens sales teams face and develops practical AI-driven solutions that create real efficiency. He focuses on putting the right tools in the hands of the right people, making him a true game changer for any organization.
LinkedIn Recommendation
BJ Birtz
BJ BirtzCorporate VP, Head of Global Alliances · Icertis
Antony Soto is one of those rare operators who can bridge strategy, systems, and execution without missing a beat. He brings a strong AI and automation mindset to his work, but what stands out most is that he applies it in practical ways that make teams more effective. Any organization looking for someone with strong AI instincts, operator discipline, and a genuine service mindset would be lucky to have him.
LinkedIn Recommendation
Daniel Person
Daniel PersonContent Marketing · Icertis
What stands out about Antony is his drive to turn emerging ideas into practical solutions. His boundless curiosity and appetite for learning continuously deliver value via solutions that help sellers, CSMs, and operations teams do their jobs better. Beyond his technical depth across business analysis, Power BI, Salesforce, and data governance, Antony is a thoughtful collaborator who listens carefully and follows through.
LinkedIn Recommendation
Stephanie Sherson
Stephanie ShersonDirector of Revenue Operations · Icertis
I have had the pleasure of working with Antony at Icertis. My first introduction to Antony was through an AI-powered tool he developed to help the sales organization with account research and planning. Even before AI became a strategic initiative across the company, Antony was already exploring innovative ways to apply it to solve real business challenges.
LinkedIn Recommendation
George Beerhalter
George BeerhalterFederal Agency Lead · Icertis
I've had the opportunity to work with Antony and have been consistently impressed by his impact. Antony goes the extra mile to understand the administrative burdens sales teams face and develops practical AI-driven solutions that create real efficiency. He focuses on putting the right tools in the hands of the right people, making him a true game changer for any organization.
LinkedIn Recommendation
BJ Birtz
BJ BirtzCorporate VP, Head of Global Alliances · Icertis
Antony Soto is one of those rare operators who can bridge strategy, systems, and execution without missing a beat. He brings a strong AI and automation mindset to his work, but what stands out most is that he applies it in practical ways that make teams more effective. Any organization looking for someone with strong AI instincts, operator discipline, and a genuine service mindset would be lucky to have him.
LinkedIn Recommendation
Daniel Person
Daniel PersonContent Marketing · Icertis
What stands out about Antony is his drive to turn emerging ideas into practical solutions. His boundless curiosity and appetite for learning continuously deliver value via solutions that help sellers, CSMs, and operations teams do their jobs better. Beyond his technical depth across business analysis, Power BI, Salesforce, and data governance, Antony is a thoughtful collaborator who listens carefully and follows through.
LinkedIn Recommendation
Stephanie Sherson
Stephanie ShersonDirector of Revenue Operations · Icertis
I have had the pleasure of working with Antony at Icertis. My first introduction to Antony was through an AI-powered tool he developed to help the sales organization with account research and planning. Even before AI became a strategic initiative across the company, Antony was already exploring innovative ways to apply it to solve real business challenges.
LinkedIn Recommendation
George Beerhalter
George BeerhalterFederal Agency Lead · Icertis
I've had the opportunity to work with Antony and have been consistently impressed by his impact. Antony goes the extra mile to understand the administrative burdens sales teams face and develops practical AI-driven solutions that create real efficiency. He focuses on putting the right tools in the hands of the right people, making him a true game changer for any organization.
LinkedIn Recommendation
BJ Birtz
BJ BirtzCorporate VP, Head of Global Alliances · Icertis
Antony Soto is one of those rare operators who can bridge strategy, systems, and execution without missing a beat. He brings a strong AI and automation mindset to his work, but what stands out most is that he applies it in practical ways that make teams more effective. Any organization looking for someone with strong AI instincts, operator discipline, and a genuine service mindset would be lucky to have him.
LinkedIn Recommendation
Daniel Person
Daniel PersonContent Marketing · Icertis
What stands out about Antony is his drive to turn emerging ideas into practical solutions. His boundless curiosity and appetite for learning continuously deliver value via solutions that help sellers, CSMs, and operations teams do their jobs better. Beyond his technical depth across business analysis, Power BI, Salesforce, and data governance, Antony is a thoughtful collaborator who listens carefully and follows through.
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