Axiom Insights From AI Skeptic to True Believer: How DraftPilot is Transforming Contract Negotiation
Sep 25, 2025
In a fascinating discussion, Daniel van Binsbergen, CEO of DraftPilot and legal tech entrepreneur, shares his journey from Big Law to AI innovation. He reveals how LLMs revolutionize contract negotiation, cutting redlining time dramatically. Daniel debunks the myth that historical data improves AI performance and explains why the 'light blue highlight' feature won over skeptical lawyers. He emphasizes AI's role as a tool to enhance human judgment, urging legal teams to embrace these advancements for efficiency in their workflows.
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From Lexu To DraftPilot
- Daniel ran an ALSP, Lexu, for about 10 years and learned contract workflows deeply.
- That experience drove his focus on efficiency and later on building DraftPilot.
AI Cuts Redlining From Hours To Minutes
- Daniel measured redlining time and saw dramatic reductions with modern AI.
- What used to take 2.5 hours can take about 20 minutes with the right playbook and AI.
LLMs Win By Drafting, Not Just Flagging
- Older machine learning tools only flagged issues but didn't draft context-aware edits.
- LLMs can draft word-by-word redlines in-situ, enabling real time drafting assistance.