“After Thrive got involved, the firm started using AI built on OpenAI's codex… accountant saved 31% of their time… 180 h reduced to 15 h.”

The Startup Ideas Podcast · $5T opportunity: AI Roll Ups

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Implemented AI agents built on OpenAI Codex to automate tax return preparation

7,000 returns processed; accountant time saved 31%; one accountant reduced from 180 h/yr to 15 h/yr

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