James Devonport
AI Developer & Founder
I build AI-powered businesses and help others do the same.
AI has completely rewritten the rules. What used to take a team of ten now takes one founder with the right tools. I'm obsessed with this shift, and I'm building at the centre of it.
I'm James Devonport, founder, developer, and builder. I run the UK's largest AI builder conference, host a weekly podcast, and help companies ship AI products fast.
The UK's Largest Conference for AI Builders
I co-founded Create With, the community and conference for builders using AI to create software. We bring together founders, developers, and creators pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
500+
Attendees per event
5,000+
Community members
5
Cities worldwide
Events in cities across Europe and Asia
The Create With Podcast
Every week, we discuss how modern professionals build and run businesses using AI, automation, and no-code tools. 50+ episodes of real stories and practical insights.
Building a SaaS with AI
UserLoop is my AI-powered post-purchase survey platform for DTC brands. I built it to help e-commerce companies understand their customers better through intelligent surveys and automated insights.
- ✓AI-powered survey analysis
- ✓Shopify & e-commerce integrations
- ✓Built with no-code and AI tools
Writing About AI
I write a weekly newsletter sharing lessons from building with AI, no-code tools, and growing startups. Join 5,000+ readers.
The Rise of the Solo Founder
Why 2026 is the year to build your own AI-powered business
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The modern AI stack I use to build and ship products fast.
AI Consulting & Development
No 6-month strategy decks. No endless meetings. I help startups and businesses ship AI products fast, with a bias for action and real outcomes.
AI Audit
A rapid assessment of your business to identify the highest-impact AI opportunities. No lengthy engagements, just actionable insights you can implement immediately.
- 1-2 week turnaround
- Prioritised opportunity map
- Implementation roadmap
Build & Ship
I'll build your AI-powered feature or product from concept to launch. You pay for outcomes delivered, not hours logged.
- Prototype in days, not months
- Full-stack AI development
- No-code & code hybrid approach
Fractional AI Lead
Embedded support for your team on an ongoing basis. I help you build AI capabilities internally while shipping real products.
- Weekly strategy sessions
- Team upskilling
- Hands-on building
AI isn't scary. Ignoring it is.
Whether you're exploring AI for the first time or ready to build something ambitious, let's talk about how I can help you move fast.