When you might need this
You might need independent AI advisory if:
- • You're a mid-market CEO or COO ($10M–$500M revenue) deciding whether to build an internal AI team or work with vendors — and the wrong choice locks you in for 18+ months
- • You have 3+ vendors pitching you enterprise AI platforms — and you don't have internal expertise to evaluate their claims
- • Your AI initiative stalled 6 months ago — and you don't know if it's a people problem, a technology problem, or a governance problem
- • You're a PE Operating Partner or VC, and your portfolio company is spending $500k+ on AI — but you're not confident they're making the right decisions
- • Your board is pushing you to "do something with AI" — but you don't have a clear plan or internal AI expertise
- • You need to train your team on AI — but generic courses don't map to your actual workflows
If your AI decisions are low-risk and reversible, you don't need this. If they're not, let's talk.
What I do:
- • Build AI strategy and roadmaps — where AI fits your business, based on goals and constraints (not vendor hype)
- • Validate tools and vendors — cut through sales noise, stress-test claims, find what actually works
- • Train your leadership and teams — from AI fundamentals to specific tools they'll use
- • Oversee execution — make sure vendors, contractors, and internal teams deliver what they promised
- • Establish governance — prevent tool sprawl, vendor lock-in, and internal fragmentation
What I don't do:
I don't write code. I don't build AI systems. I don't embed in your company full-time.
I'm an independent advisor. I help you make the right decisions, then make sure they actually happen.
Common situations I help with
Based on 10+ years working with mid-market and enterprise companies on AI strategy and implementation, these are the patterns I see most often:
Tool sprawl and governance chaos
Multiple departments buying AI tools independently — no central ownership, duplicated vendor contracts, systems that don't talk to each other. Result: $200k+ in wasted spend, internal fragmentation.
Vendor selection under pressure
Choosing between 3+ enterprise AI platforms under aggressive sales cycles — claims sound impressive, but technical validation is unclear. Switching later costs $500k+.
Stalled AI initiatives
Projects that started 6–12 months ago and stopped moving — unclear whether it's a technology problem, a people problem, or a governance problem.
Investor oversight concerns
PE-backed or VC-funded companies spending on AI without clear ROI, governance, or technical validation. Investors need independent assessment.
Training gaps
Teams that don't understand AI fundamentals or how to use the tools the company just bought. Generic courses don't map to actual workflows.
Board pressure without internal expertise
Leadership teams being pushed to "do something with AI" without a clear plan, internal AI knowledge, or confidence in vendor claims.
If any of these sound familiar, let's talk.
Background
I've spent the last decade working at the intersection of AI technology and business strategy. I've helped build AI products at scale, evaluated hundreds of AI vendors, and advised executives on technology decisions worth tens of millions. I combine technical depth with business acumen—I can read the code and speak in the boardroom.
What you get
Clear, actionable recommendations — No consultant-speak or vague frameworks
Independent perspective — No vendor relationships or implementation services to sell you
Speed and focus — Weeks, not months. I work on specific decisions, not endless engagements
Technical credibility — Your engineering team will respect the analysis
What makes this different
Most AI consultants are either technical people who can't translate to business impact, or business strategists who can't evaluate technical claims. I bridge both.
I don't sell implementation services, so my incentive is helping you make the right call—even if that means not buying anything. And I work fast because I focus on decisions, not documentation.
Three ways to work together
Strategic Advisory
Ongoing counsel for executives making multiple AI decisions over time
Project-Based
Focused engagement on a specific decision—vendor selection, due diligence, roadmap
Strategic Conversation
90-minute session to pressure-test your thinking on an AI decision
Not a fit
- • You need implementation or engineering resources
- • You want a comprehensive AI transformation program
- • You're looking for someone to validate a decision you've already made
- • You need ongoing management consulting
Ready to talk?
Reach out to discuss your specific situation and see if there's a fit.