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Expert AI Strategy & Implementation

AI Consultancy Services

Get expert guidance on AI strategy, model selection, and implementation. <strong>16+ years of experience</strong> helping businesses adopt AI successfully.

200+
Projects Advised
10-100x
Typical ROI
$2M-$10M
Failures Avoided
4-12 Weeks
Delivery Time

Why AI Consulting?

67% of AI projects fail—avoid costly mistakes with expert guidance

Spending Millions on Wrong AI Initiatives?

The Pain: Companies waste $2M-$10M on failed AI projects: wrong use cases (automating what shouldn't be automated), wrong technology (forcing LLMs where rules work better), wrong expectations (AI can't fix broken processes). 67% of AI projects never make it to production.

The Solution: Strategic AI Consulting: Rigorous ROI-First Approach. We assess every AI opportunity through business value lens: will this save $X in costs or generate $Y in revenue? We kill bad ideas FAST.

Avoid $2M-$10M wasted on wrong AI initiatives

No Clear AI Strategy = Random Experiments?

The Pain: Teams experimenting with ChatGPT, Claude, random AI tools with no coherent plan. Marketing wants AI chatbots, Sales wants lead scoring, Ops wants automation—all competing for budget. No data strategy.

The Solution: Comprehensive AI Strategy & Roadmap Development. We align AI initiatives with business strategy, prioritize based on impact/feasibility matrix, create unified data strategy.

Coherent AI strategy aligned with business goals

Build vs Buy vs Partner—Making Wrong Decisions?

The Pain: Companies build custom AI when $99/month SaaS works fine. Or they buy expensive enterprise SaaS ($200K/year) when 2 weeks of custom development costs $15K. No objective criteria.

The Solution: Technology Selection & Vendor Evaluation Framework. We provide unbiased build-vs-buy-vs-partner analysis: Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), capability gap analysis, vendor due diligence.

20-40% savings on AI vendor contracts

AI Projects Fail in Production—Low Adoption?

The Pain: AI works in demo, fails in production: model accuracy degrades (data drift), latency too high (users abandon), integration nightmares. 70% of AI models never deployed.

The Solution: Implementation-Focused Consulting: Production-Ready From Day 1. We design for production realities: robust MLOps, performance optimization, change management, gradual rollout.

3x higher AI adoption rate, 80% models deployed to production

Our Consulting Frameworks

Data-driven methodologies for AI strategy and decision-making

AI Maturity Assessment Framework

Level 0: Ad-Hoc
No AI strategy, random experiments, no data infrastructure
→ Start with data strategy + quick-win pilot
Level 1: Opportunistic
Few AI pilots, siloed initiatives, limited success
→ Develop AI strategy, centralize data, MLOps foundation
Level 2: Repeatable
Multiple AI projects, shared infrastructure, some productionized models
→ Scale successful use cases, advanced MLOps, governance
Level 3: Managed
AI integrated into business processes, clear governance, measurable ROI
→ Competitive differentiation via AI, innovation initiatives
Level 4: Optimizing
AI-first culture, continuous innovation, industry leadership
→ Research partnerships, proprietary AI capabilities

Use Case Prioritization Matrix

Business Impact
Revenue >$1M/year OR cost savings >$500K/year
Technical Feasibility
Existing AI solutions, clean data available, <3 months
Implementation Risk
Critical business process, regulatory concerns
Strategic Fit
Core competitive advantage, aligns with company strategy

Build vs Buy vs Partner Decision Framework

Buy SaaS
Generic use case, mature market, <$50K/year cost, need fast deployment (<1 month)
→ Customer support chatbot: Buy Intercom AI ($30K/year) vs build custom ($150K)
Build Custom
Competitive differentiator, proprietary data/logic, high volume (SaaS costs >$100K/year)
→ E-commerce recommendations: Build custom ($80K) vs pay Nosto $200K/year
Partner/Hybrid
Complex integration, need expertise short-term, pilot before committing
→ Fraud detection: Partner for pilot ($50K), then decide build vs buy based on ROI
Open Source + Customize
Mature open-source tools exist, have engineering resources, want control + low cost
→ RAG system: Llama + ChromaDB (self-hosted, $15K setup) vs OpenAI Enterprise ($150K/year)

Real Consulting Engagements

How we help companies make multi-million dollar AI decisions

Manufacturing company: Should we invest $5M in AI quality control?

Challenge:

Board wants AI for everything. Vendor pitched $5M computer vision system. No one knows if ROI justifies investment.

Our Solution:

Strategic ROI Analysis + Phased Pilot Approach

Consulting Approach:

Week 1: Analyze current process. Week 2: Benchmark vendor claims. Week 3: ROI modeling. Week 4: Recommendation + pilot plan.

Outcome:

Start with $150K pilot vs $5M blind investment. SAVED $4.2M on overpriced vendor solution.

4 weeks consulting + 3 months pilot

Healthcare system: Build custom AI or buy Epic's AI module for $2M?

Challenge:

Epic AI module: $2M + $400K/year. Alternative: Build custom using open-source medical LLMs.

Our Solution:

Build-vs-Buy Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Analysis

Consulting Approach:

Week 1-2: Epic assessment. Week 3: Custom build scoping. Week 4: 3-year TCO comparison.

Outcome:

Custom Build saves $2.95M over 3 years. Full control, HIPAA-compliant on-prem, no vendor lock-in.

4 weeks consulting, saved $2.95M over 3 years

Retail chain: Which AI use cases should we prioritize with $1M budget?

Challenge:

15 departments submitted AI ideas. No prioritization framework. Political infighting over budget.

Our Solution:

Use Case Prioritization Matrix + Phased Roadmap

Consulting Approach:

Week 1: Stakeholder interviews. Week 2: Impact/feasibility scoring. Week 3: ROI modeling. Week 4: Phased roadmap.

Outcome:

Prioritized: Demand forecasting ($3M/year savings), Dynamic pricing ($1.5M revenue). Total 3-year ROI: 450%.

4 weeks strategy, avoided wasting $1M on wrong initiatives

Financial services: AI strategy for competitive differentiation

Challenge:

Fintech competitors using AI everywhere. Board mandated "become AI-first in 2 years." No one knows what that means.

Our Solution:

Enterprise AI Transformation Strategy

Consulting Approach:

Month 1: Current state + competitive analysis. Month 2: Opportunity identification. Month 3: Architecture design. Month 4: Roadmap.

Outcome:

200-page strategic plan. 2-year ROI: $18M benefits vs $12M investment = 150% ROI.

4 months consulting, 24-month transformation roadmap

E-commerce startup: Recommendations engine—build, buy, or partner?

Challenge:

Startup (Series A, $5M funding, 50K users/month) needs product recommendations. CTO wants to build, CFO wants cheap SaaS, CEO needs unbiased recommendation.

Our Solution:

Build-vs-Buy Decision Framework + Pilot Recommendation

Consulting Approach:

Week 1: Requirements analysis. Week 2: SaaS evaluation (got Nosto to $35K/year from $50K). Week 3: ROI comparison. Week 4: Recommendation.

Outcome:

Nosto SaaS deployed in 2 weeks, cart value increased 18% (+$8/cart), $1.9M annual revenue increase, 54x ROI on $35K.

4 weeks consulting, SaaS deployed Week 6, $1.9M annual revenue increase

Global consulting firm: AI strategy for 50 service lines, 10K employees

Challenge:

Big 4 consulting firm wants AI for productivity, new AI services, operational efficiency. 50 service lines each want different AI. No unified strategy, waste from duplication.

Our Solution:

Enterprise AI Governance + Center of Excellence Strategy

Consulting Approach:

Month 1-2: Global assessment (200+ use cases). Month 3: Consolidation strategy. Month 4: AI CoE design. Month 5: Technology strategy. Month 6: Governance framework.

Outcome:

AI CoE (20-person team), shared platform, governance. 3-Year Impact: $85M benefits vs $15M investment = 467% ROI.

6 months strategy consulting, $85M value creation over 3 years

Industry-Specific Consulting

Deep expertise across industries

Manufacturing

Challenges:

Quality control costs, equipment downtime, supply chain disruption, production optimization

Consulting Focus:

Computer vision ROI analysis, predictive maintenance business case, demand forecasting strategy

Typical Outcome:

Phased AI roadmap: quality control ($2M savings), predictive maintenance ($5M savings). 3-year ROI: 212%.

Financial Services

Challenges:

Regulatory compliance, fraud losses, customer acquisition costs, manual underwriting

Consulting Focus:

Explainable AI for compliance, fraud detection ROI, AI credit scoring feasibility, robo-advisor strategy

Typical Outcome:

Enterprise AI transformation: fraud detection ($2M/year), credit scoring ($3M revenue). 150% ROI.

Healthcare

Challenges:

Clinician burnout, diagnostic errors, operational inefficiency, HIPAA compliance

Consulting Focus:

Clinical decision support ROI, radiology AI business case, HIPAA-compliant AI architecture

Typical Outcome:

AI strategy: radiology AI ($800K/year savings), clinical NLP ($2M value). Custom on-prem saves $3M vs vendor.

Retail & E-Commerce

Challenges:

Low cart values, inventory waste, customer acquisition costs, price competition

Consulting Focus:

Personalization ROI, demand forecasting business case, dynamic pricing strategy

Typical Outcome:

Use case prioritization: demand forecasting ($3M/year savings), recommendations ($1.9M revenue).

Professional Services

Challenges:

Consultant productivity, proposal/research costs, resource utilization, knowledge management

Consulting Focus:

AI copilot ROI, knowledge management strategy (RAG), proposal automation, AI CoE design

Typical Outcome:

Enterprise AI platform: productivity gains ($25M value), new AI consulting revenue ($50M). 467% ROI.

Technology & SaaS

Challenges:

Product differentiation, customer churn, support costs, competitive pressure

Consulting Focus:

AI product strategy, build-vs-partner decisions, AI infrastructure cost optimization

Typical Outcome:

Product AI roadmap: AI copilot ($8M ARR impact), smart search (25% faster workflows). $12M ARR increase.

Consulting Packages

Transparent pricing for every stage of AI maturity

AI Opportunity Assessment

$5,000

1-2 weeks

  • Stakeholder interviews (5-8 people)
  • Current state AI maturity assessment
  • Identify 10-15 potential AI use cases
  • High-level impact/feasibility scoring
  • Top 3 use case recommendations
  • Rough ROI estimates
  • Executive summary presentation (20 slides)
  • Written report (15-20 pages)
  • 1 week post-delivery email support
  • Ideal for: Exploring if AI makes sense for your business

AI Strategy & Roadmap

$18,000

4-6 weeks

  • Comprehensive stakeholder interviews (15-20 people)
  • Detailed AI maturity assessment
  • Competitive AI landscape analysis
  • 30-50 use cases identified & documented
  • Impact/feasibility/risk matrix scoring
  • Detailed ROI modeling (top 10 use cases)
  • Technology stack recommendations
  • 12-18 month phased roadmap
  • Executive presentation (40-60 slides)
  • Detailed consulting report (60-80 pages)
  • 30 days post-delivery support
MOST POPULAR

Enterprise AI Transformation

$45,000

10-12 weeks

  • Enterprise-wide stakeholder engagement (30+ interviews)
  • Multi-business-unit AI assessment
  • Competitive intelligence (deep-dive on 5-10 competitors)
  • 100+ use cases mapped to business value
  • Detailed ROI models (top 20 use cases)
  • Build-vs-buy-vs-partner analysis (per use case)
  • Technology architecture design
  • 24-month transformation roadmap
  • AI CoE organizational design
  • Governance framework
  • Comprehensive strategy document (150-200 pages)
  • 90 days post-delivery support

AI + Proof-of-Concept

$35,000

8-10 weeks

  • All features from "AI Strategy & Roadmap"
  • PLUS: Proof-of-concept for 1 use case
  • PoC scoping & requirements
  • Technical architecture for PoC
  • Data preparation & pipeline setup
  • Model development & training
  • Performance benchmarking
  • Go/no-go recommendation with evidence
  • PoC demo to stakeholders
  • Production deployment plan
  • Technical documentation & code handoff
  • 60 days post-delivery support

Comprehensive Deliverables

Actionable insights, not shelf-ware

AI maturity assessment report (current state + gap analysis)
Competitive AI landscape analysis
Comprehensive use case inventory (30-100+ opportunities)
Prioritization matrix (impact/feasibility/risk/strategic fit)
Detailed ROI models (3-5 year projections)
Build-vs-buy-vs-partner recommendations
Technology stack recommendations (LLMs, vector DBs, MLOps)
Vendor evaluation scorecards
Data readiness assessment
AI architecture diagrams
Phased implementation roadmap (12-24 months)
Budget & resource planning
Organizational design recommendations (AI CoE)
Governance framework (AI ethics, risk, compliance)
Change management strategy
Success metrics & KPIs
Risk assessment & mitigation plan
Executive presentation deck (40-100 slides)
Comprehensive consulting report (60-200 pages)
Proof-of-concept (PoC tier only)
Post-delivery support (30-90 days)
Optional: Vendor contract negotiation support

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about AI consulting

When should we hire AI consultants vs doing strategy in-house?

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Hire consultants when: (1) Lack internal AI expertise. (2) Need unbiased perspective for build-vs-buy decisions. (3) Speed matters (4-12 weeks vs 6-12 months). (4) Political deadlock over AI budget. (5) High-stakes decisions ($2M-$10M investment). Do strategy in-house when you have experienced AI/ML team, small budget, or plenty of time to experiment.

What's the ROI of AI consulting? Is $18K-$45K worth it?

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Typical ROI: 10x-100x. Example 1: Manufacturing client saved $4.2M on overpriced vendor solution (233x ROI on $18K consulting). Example 2: E-commerce prioritization led to $3M/year savings (167x ROI). Example 3: Healthcare build-vs-buy saved $2.95M (164x ROI). If consulting helps you make ONE better decision, ROI is 10x.

How do you prioritize AI use cases? What if stakeholders disagree?

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Our framework is data-driven, not political: Step 1: Business Impact Scoring (revenue/cost savings). Step 2: Technical Feasibility (data availability, model maturity). Step 3: Implementation Risk. Step 4: Calculate Priority Score. Step 5: Stakeholder Alignment Workshop with objective rankings. This removes emotion/politics.

Do you recommend specific AI vendors/tools?

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We are 100% vendor-agnostic (no kickbacks/referral fees). Recommendations based on: Technical fit, TCO over 3 years, vendor stability, lock-in risk, support quality. We'll tell you if vendor X is overpriced and negotiate contracts (save 20-40%).

Can you help with implementation, or just strategy?

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We offer both. Strategy-Only: Roadmap + recommendations, you implement. Strategy + PoC: Working prototype for 1 use case. Strategy + Full Implementation: Separate engagement, $100K-$500K for production-ready system. Hybrid Model: Strategy + ongoing monthly advisory ($5K-$10K/month).

How do you handle data privacy and confidentiality?

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Strict confidentiality: Mutual NDA before discussions, client owns all deliverables, no case studies without permission. Data handling: Minimize access, sample data only for PoCs, secure encrypted transfer, data deletion certification after engagement. On-premise work available for healthcare, finance, government.

What if we're not ready to implement AI yet?

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Early-stage consulting is often MOST valuable: (1) "Should we invest in AI?" - $5K assessment gives clear yes/no. (2) Budget in 6-12 months - start data readiness now. (3) Previous AI failure - post-mortem analysis to rebuild trust. Consulting before you're "ready" de-risks future investment.

How do you measure success of consulting engagement?

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Defined upfront: Quality of Recommendations (actionable, data-driven), Stakeholder Alignment (consensus on roadmap), Outcomes (80% of clients implement at least 1 recommended use case within 12 months, average ROI: 250%). If you disagree, we discuss, revise if new information changes analysis. Track record: 85% client satisfaction.

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