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Applied Ai Architect
for Growing Businesses

Applied Ai Architect
for Growing Businesses

I provide the strategic blueprints and hands-on expertise for growing businesses to build and own their unique AI advantage— turning trapped knowledge into a defensible asset.

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Building AI Independence with the World's Leading Foundation Models

DIVERGENT TRUTH

The Blueprint for Better Answers

The Blueprint for Better Answers

The Blueprint for Better Answers

This is my operating system for deconstructing complex problems and architecting non-obvious solutions. It's a three-part mental model that guides every decision I make, from product execution to business strategy.

First Principles Thinking

I believe in deconstructing every problem down to its fundamental truths. It's the only way to find non-obvious solutions.

Contrarian Conviction

The biggest opportunities are often hidden in the ideas that everyone else is ignoring. I build where the crowd is not.

Empathy as Strategy

The best product is not the one with the most features; it's the one that solves the deepest, unstated human need.

Applied AI

My Platforms for AI Independence

My Platforms for AI Independence

These are not just companies; they are the integrated components of my mission. They provide the vision, the tools, and the community for you to build and own your unique, defensible advantage in the age of AI.

Intrepid

The Applied AI Lab

My lab for building the future of AI Independence. We design and ship real systems that turn trapped expertise into a defensible, automated asset.

Learn about Intrepid Applied Technology Group

Learn about Intrepid Applied Technology Group

Superstar

The AI Operating Studio

Our flagship product. The end-to-end platform for businesses to Transform data, Unify expertise, and Deploy their own custom intelligence.

Learn about Superstar OS by Intrepid

Superstar

The AI Operating Studio

Our flagship product. The end-to-end platform for businesses to Transform data, Unify expertise, and Deploy their own custom intelligence.

Learn about Superstar OS by Intrepid

Ai Studio

Build Startups, Not Pitch decks

We connect AI engineers with validated business problems. A community where you form teams, and build startups with traction from day 1.

Learn about Ai Studio by Superstar

Learn about Ai Studio by Superstar

Powering the Next Wave of AI Native Businesses

Powering the Next Wave of AI Native Businesses

“Collin sees the future, and has the talent to build it. I'm not just betting on his product, I'm betting on him.”

Shawn Campbell

Investor Relations, Multi-strategy hedge-fund

“Collin is the AI architect who sees the big picture. He helps founders unleash their superpowers.”

Natsumi Moussa

Co founder & COO, ShipD2D.ai

"Collin bridged the gap between our vision and execution. He gave us the story, the strategy, and the speed."

Daivik Goel

CEO & Co founder, Shorpay

“Collin is an insight machine. He has a gift for showing you the valuable business you never knew you had.”

Bothini Navaneethan

CFO, Flutter Pte Ltd

“Collin gave us the fundraising blueprint we desperately needed. He's a founding-level partner.”

Clarence Ford

CEO, Squared Circle

"Collin brought instant clarity to my business. He turned my raw skills into a venture-scale Ai product.”

Anthony Back

Principal, Agentic Marketing

“Collin sees the future, and has the talent to build it. I'm not just betting on his product, I'm betting on him.”

Shawn Campbell

Investor Relations, Multi-strategy hedge-fund

"Collin bridged the gap between our vision and execution. He gave us the story, the strategy, and the speed."

Daivik Goel

CEO & Co founder, Shorpay

“Collin gave us the fundraising blueprint we desperately needed. He's a founding-level partner.”

Clarence Ford

CEO, Squared Circle

“Collin is the AI architect who sees the big picture. He helps founders unleash their superpowers.”

Natsumi Moussa

Co founder & COO, ShipD2D.ai

“Collin is an insight machine. He has a gift for showing you the valuable business you never knew you had.”

Bothini Navaneethan

CFO, Flutter Pte Ltd

"Collin brought instant clarity to my business. He turned my raw skills into a venture-scale Ai product.”

Anthony Back

Principal, Agentic Marketing

Go Deeper

The Blueprint for Building in the Age of AI.

The Blueprint for Building in the Age of AI.

The Blueprint for Building in the Age of AI.

My mission is to share the blueprints for building in the age of AI. Here are the best ways to connect and get involved.

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Our community for builders. Join our events and build with us.

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My private notes, case studies, and non-obvious insights.

Frequently asked questions

What is your background and experience?

I am a maker, a founder, and a strategic architect with 20+ years of experience building technology for enterprises and SMBs in Southeast Asia. I'm a former VC, have an executive education from Harvard Business School, and am the founder of Intrepid ATG and the creator of the Superstar AI platform. My entire career has been focused on bridging the gap between ambitious visions and technical execution.

How is your approach different from a typical consultant?

Consultants rent you their time and deliver a report. I partner with you to build a permanent, automated asset. My "Embedded AI Architect" model is about transferring knowledge and building a system that compounds in value over time. The goal is to make my insights a permanent part of your company's intelligence, not just a temporary solution.

What do you mean by "The Maker's Paradox"?

AI has solved the execution problem; now anyone can build. The new, harder problem is scaling trust. In a world where technology is a commodity, the only durable competitive advantage is the trust you build with your customers and the unique expertise you codify into your products. My work is focused on solving this new, more human-centric challenge.

What is your "Divergent Truth" framework?

It’s my three-phase operating system for solving hard problems. First, I use First Principles to find the irreducible truth of the situation. Second, I apply Contrarian Thinking to find a unique angle the consensus is ignoring. Finally, I ensure the solution is aligned across three dimensions: Rational (does it work?), Practical (does it actually solve the problem?), and Emotional (how does it feel, and what’s the impact?).

How is your approach different from a typical consultant?

Consultants rent you their time and deliver a report. I partner with you to build a permanent, automated asset. My "Embedded AI Architect" model is about transferring knowledge and building a system that compounds in value over time. The goal is to make my insights a permanent part of your company's intelligence, not just a temporary solution.

What is the role of the "AI Studio Community"?

It's the heart of my mission. It’s a community for builders, founders, and rebels who are actively shaping the future of Applied AI. We host regular events to deconstruct real-world problems and share the playbooks for building successful, AI-native businesses. It’s a space for collaboration and shared learning, not just networking.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I add images?

To add an image, select any Frame, and either double-click on it, or go to the Fill property. In the Fill property, switch to the image icon. Here, you can upload images.

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For the AI Makers Building What's Next.

For the AI Makers Building What's Next.

For the AI Makers Building What's Next.

The future is not rented. It's built. Let's build together.

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© Collin Thompson