👋 Welcome. I’m glad you’re here.
If you are running a business, you’ve undoubtedly been bombarded with AII buzzwords and hysteria. You’ve probably thought:
“AI sounds useful, but what should I actually do with it in my business?”
That is exactly what The Automation Edge is here for.
Hi, I’m Sakeena 🧕🏼
I’m a software engineer, professional writer, and the publisher of The Automation Edge newsletter. I’m combining my two passions, writing + tech, to make AI feel clearer, calmer, and genuinely useful for real businesses.
If you want more of the backstory on my founder journey, you can read it here: LinkedIn
🤔 Who this is for?
The Automation Edge newsletter is for people who want practical and approachable AI applications :
Owners and founders who wearing too many hats
Operators and team leads who keep the day to day moving
Solo and small teams who need clarity before they implement
You don’t need to be technical to be here.
If you care about saving time, making your work a little lighter, and running your business with more ease, this will be useful.
If you catch yourself thinking:
“We have good tools, but they do not talk to each other.”
“We are repeating the same tasks every day.”
“I want to use AI, but how do I apply it to my specific business needs”
You’re in good company here. We’ll keep it simple and doable.
📰 What You’ll Get Each Week
Every Tuesday, I’ll send you one email with a practical mix of:
AI news, translated for business
What changed, what matters, and the simple takeaway you can use.
Real examples and case studies
How businesses are applying AI and automation to real workflows, including what worked, what did not, and what I would do differently.
Examples you might see:
Lead intake and follow up that does not depend on memory
Faster onboarding and cleaner handoffs
Reporting and summaries that stop stealing hours
Tool notes you can trust
What I am testing, what I like, what I would skip, and who it is actually for. Sometimes I use affiliate links. If I do, I will always say so, and I will only share tools I genuinely think are worth your time.
Simple implementation tips
Small steps you can apply without rebuilding your whole business.
My goal: every issue gives you at least one concrete idea you can put into action this week.
❓ What Makes The Automation Edge Different
There is a lot of AI content out there. My goal is to make ours feel accessible.
How I keep this business-focused and practical:
Business first
Start with the business problem, not the tool or system we want to try.
Written for real businesses
No generic AI takeaways. Specific insight and news tailored to business owners who want to learn, implement, and scale with AI.
I’m not only the president, I’m also a client
Plenty of publications cover AI from a purely news angle, and that can be helpful. Here, I share what I’m learning from building, consulting, and teaching with AI, then translate it into practical guidance for your business.
🗞️ How to Get the Most Out of This Newsletter
A few simple ways to turn ideas into results:
Start small
Pick one area you want to improve, then try one change. You’re looking for progress, not a complete overhaul.
Make it yours
When I share an AI use case, treat at it as a starting point and ask:
“How would this work in my business, and what would a simple MVP look like?”
Help shape what I cover next
Look out for quick polls and surveys in upcoming issues. They help me focus on what matters most to you and your business.
🧭 One last thing
You don’t have to become an AI expert to benefit from AI. We’ll keep this practical, clear, and doable. See you Tuesday. 🚀