Understand This Before You Use AI To Build Software ft. Chris Guthrie

AI has made software easier than ever to build. That does not mean every internal tool should become the backbone of your business. In this episode, Bryan sits down with Chris Guthrie to break down the growing temptation inside cannabis companies to vibe code internal tools, dashboards, CRMs, ERPs, and operational systems in the name of saving money. The problem is not the first version. The problem is what happens two months later, when a field does not map, the workflow breaks, the person who built it is unavailable, and a production team is now relying on code nobody fully understands. Chris explains the difference between a useful AI-built prototype and an enterprise-grade system that can survive real operators, messy data, security needs, compliance, multiple departments, M&A diligence, and future FDA-style requirements. This conversation covers why descriptive data does not create predictive insight, why Google Sheets to vibe coding can become a path to failure, and why the real AI opportunity starts after the business has clean data, clean processes, and a system strong enough to trust. This episode covers: - The weekend build that fails - Descriptive data will not predict - Clean books before M&A Chapters   00:00 The Rise of AI in Software Development 03:07 Challenges of Internal Software Development 06:09 Understanding What 'Works' in Software 09:10 The Risks of Vibe Coding 12:05 The Importance of Established Infrastructure 14:58 Cost Considerations in Software Development 17:56 Predictive Insights and Data Utilization 21:13 Defining Core Business Focus 23:17 The Challenges of AI Implementation 27:00 Understanding AI's Limitations 28:58 The Importance of Data Governance 31:11 Navigating Change Management in Cannabis 35:51 Preparing for Industry Evolution 40:09 The ROI of ERP Systems **Our Links:** Bryan Fields on Twitter The Dime on Twitter **Extraction Teams:** Want to cut costs and get more out of every run? Unlock hidden revenue by extracting more from the same input—with Newton Insights. At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry. The Dime is a top 5% most shared  global podcast The Dime is a top 10 Cannabis Podcast  The Dime has a New Website. Shhhh its not finished. 🎥 YouTube:  The Dime 📸 Instagram:  The Dime https://www.newton-insights.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.