I Build AI Systems for Businesses That Want to Scale Smarter
20+ years building CPG and DTC brands across Latin America and the Caribbean. Today I build AI-powered systems that help businesses automate smarter, grow faster, and make better decisions.
20+ Years
Building Businesses
CPG · DTC
Retail Operator
LATAM
Caribbean Markets
AI Systems
Builder
Most Businesses Are Still Running on Manual Work
Many companies are still relying on scattered tools, agencies, and guesswork. The businesses pulling ahead today are building AI-powered systems that automate operations, generate insights, and scale without chaos.
What I Build
Real projects solving real business problems with AI and automation.
Shop305Local
Hyperlocal discovery platform supporting independent Miami businesses.
ClientContactPro
AI audits and loyalty automation for small businesses.
ShelfScale
Insights and systems for CPG and DTC brands scaling into retail.
DannyPicks
A lab where Danny tests AI tools, workflows, and automation systems.
The A.I.M.S. Framework
My approach to building AI-powered businesses that actually work.
Automate
Remove repetitive tasks with automation.
Intelligence
Turn business data into real insights.
Marketing Systems
Create predictable growth and lead generation.
Scale
Build infrastructure that grows with your company.
20 Years Building Brands Before AI
Danny Rodriguez spent two decades building consumer brands across Latin America and the Caribbean. From distributor networks to retail expansion, he understands the operator's mindset.
Now he applies that operator experience to modern AI systems and automation, helping businesses scale smarter.
The Founder Lab
Danny documents experiments with AI workflows, automation systems, market research tools, and AI-powered business operations.
AI Automation
Building and testing automation workflows for real business operations.
Research Systems
AI-powered market research and competitive intelligence tools.
Local AI Models
Running and fine-tuning AI models for specific business use cases.
Business Intelligence
Dashboards and insights that drive better decisions.
What Founders Say
“Danny helped us implement AI systems that cut our manual reporting time by 80%. His operator background means he understands what actually moves the needle.”
Maria Santos
Founder, LatAm Foods Co.
“Finally, someone who speaks business first and tech second. The automation systems Danny built for us are still running flawlessly a year later.”
Carlos Mendez
CEO, Caribbean Retail Group
“Working with Danny was a game-changer. He didn't just give us tools—he built systems that our team actually uses every day.”
Jennifer Thompson
Director, Miami DTC Brand
Ready to Build Smarter Systems?
If you're a founder or operator trying to figure out how AI fits into your business, start here.