MILL5

05/28/2026

Many AI initiatives start with the wrong question.

“What can we automate?”
“What chatbot should we build?”
“What use case should we show leadership?”

Those questions are not wrong, but they often skip the step that determines whether AI creates business value: problem framing.

The better question is: what friction is the business already working around?

Shadow spreadsheets. Duplicate data entry. Inconsistent reporting. Abandoned workflows. Repeated escalations. These are not just operational annoyances. They are signals that something deeper needs to be understood before a solution is funded.

MILL5’s new article explores how enterprise leaders can use AI to surface those signals, reframe the problem, and move from experimentation to measurable impact.

See how better framing changes the AI roadmap: https://hubs.li/Q04hS_Gh0

05/27/2026

Visibility helps leaders see what is happening across the enterprise. But in supply chain, manufacturing, and industrial operations, seeing the problem is not the same as solving it.

The next advantage is orchestration: connecting systems, assets, AI, IoT, planning tools, and frontline workflows so teams can act faster and make better decisions in real time.

This article explores how digital twins, RFID, sensors, cold-chain systems, and stronger planning platforms fit into a larger industrial intelligence layer built for resilience, efficiency, and measurable business outcomes.

Read the article to see how enterprise leaders can move beyond visibility and build connected operations that are ready for action.

https://hubs.li/Q04hWQlx0

05/26/2026

MILL5 is headed to Microsoft Build!

Rich Crane, MILL5’s Founder, CTO, and CAIO, will be attending Microsoft Build in person in San Francisco on June 2nd and 3rd.

As Microsoft continues to push the boundaries of AI, cloud, data, and developer innovation, we’re excited to be part of the conversation and bring new insights back to our clients and teams.

We look forward to connecting, learning, and exploring what’s next in technology. Let us know if you'll be there too by dropping a comment below 👇

05/25/2026

As we pause for Memorial Day, we reflect on the meaning of service, sacrifice, and remembrance. We are grateful for the courage, sacrifice, and lasting legacy of the brave men and women who gave their lives for our country.

05/22/2026

From product design and engineering to manufacturing, commercialization, financing, robotics, and emerging healthcare technologies, DeviceTalks Boston brings together the people building what’s next in medtech.

Next week, MILL5’s Shri Bhupathi and Jordyn Geiger will be at DeviceTalks for conversations with innovators, operators, and technology leaders working across the full medical product lifecycle.

For teams bringing complex ideas to market, the right software strategy can make all the difference. We’re looking forward to connecting, learning, and sharing how MILL5 helps organizations turn ambitious medical technology goals into real-world solutions.

05/20/2026

Enterprise AI is entering a new phase.

The conversation is shifting from pilots and productivity tools to the infrastructure required to operate AI at scale. Data architecture, cloud strategy, cybersecurity, integration, governance, and cost discipline will determine which organizations turn AI experimentation into measurable business value.

In our latest article, MILL5 explores why the next wave of AI advantage will be built below the surface and what leaders should focus on now.

Read the full article: https://hubs.li/Q04h8z280

Enterprise AI is moving from pilots to production. MILL5 explains why the next wave of AI advantage will be won through infrastructure, data, security, hybrid cloud, and operating discipline.

05/07/2026

We are still thinking about a great week at ODSC AI East in Boston, MA!

Hear directly from MILL5's CTO and CAIO, Rich Crane, as he shares his perspective on the experience, from the depth of AI content to the value of connecting with the community and collaborating with our partner Microsoft.

Take a look at some of the highlights from the week!

05/05/2026

Most EBITDA isn’t created from scratch - it’s already inside portfolio companies.

It often sits in technology spend that has quietly grown over time, manual workflows that haven’t been revisited, fragmented data environments, and duplicated systems across acquisitions.

The challenge isn’t identifying these opportunities, it’s capturing them quickly and translating them into results the CFO can validate and the board can trust. A more useful lens is to ask what can be turned into recognized EBITDA within the first 100 days.

This article breaks down a practical framework for doing exactly that. Read more: https://hubs.li/Q04fqk7c0

Hidden EBITDA in private equity refers to untapped profit potential within portfolio companies, often found in technology spend, operations, data fragmentation, and manual workflows. A structured 100-day value creation system can identify and capture this EBITDA quickly without disrupting the busine...

05/01/2026

MILL5 had an incredible week at ODSC AI East in Boston, MA!

From engaging sessions to meaningful conversations, it was a great opportunity for the MILL5 team to deepen our knowledge, connect with fellow innovators, and continue supporting the local tech community.

A special thank you to our partner Microsoft for hosting us at their booth on the expo floor. We truly appreciate the collaboration and hospitality.

Looking forward to building on the ideas and relationships sparked this week.

04/30/2026

What does it really take to scale from two people in a room to a global company?

In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Richard Crane, Founder, CTO, & CAIO of MILL5, shares the unfiltered reality of building a business from the ground up, embracing discomfort, and leading through constant change.

From early startup failures to scaling MILL5 to 350 employees across seven countries, this is a conversation about resilience, growth, and what it truly means to be an entrepreneur.

Listen to the full episode: https://hubs.li/Q04d_LXw0