Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur | Start and Grow Your Own Business 1127: BESPOKE AI solutions that know YOUR company and industry for BETTER results w/ Andrew Zang
In this episode, Brian sits down with Andrew Zang, a law-trained real estate expert turned AI entrepreneur, who’s building bespoke AI systems with a focus on responsibility, privacy, and first-party data. Andrew is the founder of Bespoke AIR (Artificial Intelligence Review), where he delivers secure, on-premise, and hyper-specific AI tools designed for real companies—not just tech demos.
What makes this episode powerful is Andrew’s unique lens: a fusion of real-world business experience, legal expertise, and a passion for creating practical AI systems that are accurate, ethical, and human-centric. Whether you’re curious about data privacy, responsible AI, or how to carve your lane in a crowded industry—this one will resonate.
💡 What You'll Take Away For YOUR Business
- 🤖 Why first-party data is the new frontier in AI—and how to use it to your advantage
- 🛠️ The value of building your own tools when off-the-shelf ones don’t work
- 🔐 Why on-premise AI is becoming critical for privacy, security, and control
- 👨⚖️ How Andrew’s legal background gives him a strategic edge in building better AI
- 💬 What “AI literacy” really means—and why your team needs training
- 🔍 Why accuracy and ethics are non-negotiables in the next wave of AI
- 🧠 How to blend subject matter expertise with technical teams to build smarter products
📝 About the Guest
Andrew Zang is a recognized authority in conversational AI, specializing in responsible AI deployment and workplace-integrated language models. As Lead Contributor and beta tester for platforms like Meta AI, he brings deep expertise in user experience, interface design, and ethical AI implementation. Andrew has led webinars and research initiatives across sectors including real estate, hospitality, government, and youth development, crafting bespoke, data-curated language models for niche industries.
Before founding Bespoke A.I.R. (Artificial Intelligence Review), Andrew spent 13 years as a global corporate real estate and workplace solutions consultant, managing over 100 transactions exceeding $4 billion. His focus areas included site selection, change management, and portfolio optimization.
He holds a J.D. and LL.M. in Real Estate from New York Law School. Andrew’s insights have been featured in Forbes, CIO Today, The New York Times, CEO Weekly, and Disruptors Magazine, cementing his reputation in responsible AI leadership.
🎯 Guest’s BEST Piece of Advice for Wantrepreneurs and Entrepreneurs
“Be yourself. Make everyone come around to how you think. Be responsible, be ethical, but always just be yourself.” – Andrew Zang
📢 Memorable Quotes
“Those who use AI will replace those who don’t.” – Andrew Zang
“The output is only as responsible as the people reviewing it.” – Andrew Zang
“You don’t need to be an engineer to lead in AI—you need to be an expert in your industry.” – Andrew Zang
💡 Actionable Takeaways
✅ Audit where your company data lives—and how it’s being used in any AI tools
✅ Start training your team on AI literacy today—especially those less tech-savvy
✅ Focus on accuracy over hype when building or using AI systems
✅ Use your domain expertise to build or guide AI tools that are actually helpful
🔗 Links & Resources