Know what to build with AI before you spend on it.
We map your workflows to concrete AI opportunities, test the most promising ones with a fast proof of concept and give you a clear build plan, covering cost, risk, data readiness and governance.
The problem. Our approach.
Many companies feel pressure to do something with AI but are unsure where it fits. Vendor demos look impressive on clean data, internal ideas pile up, and it is hard to tell which projects will save real time and which will become expensive experiments.
We start with your workflows, not the technology. We look for tasks that are frequent, time-consuming and tolerant of occasional review, then test the best candidates on your actual data with a small prototype. The result is evidence you can make a decision on.
Good advice here includes saying no. Some problems are better solved with a simple automation, an off-the-shelf tool or a process change, and we will tell you when that is the case. Because we also build these systems, our cost and effort estimates come from practice.
Ideal for
- Leadership teams deciding where to start with AI
- Product teams validating an AI feature before committing to it
- Companies comparing AI vendors, models and custom builds
- Businesses that need clear rules on AI use and data handling
AI opportunity mapping
Workshops and process reviews that rank AI use cases by impact, effort and risk.
Feasibility & proof of concept
A working prototype on your real data, so decisions rest on evidence, not demos.
Build-vs-buy analysis
An honest comparison of off-the-shelf tools, APIs and custom builds for each use case.
Data readiness & governance
Assess data quality and access, then set policies for privacy, evaluation and human oversight.
Where it makes an impact.
- Leadership teams deciding where to start with AI
- Validating an AI feature idea before committing a roadmap
- Choosing between vendors, models and custom builds
- Setting AI usage and data policies for the business
What you get
- 01Prioritised AI opportunity map
- 02Proof-of-concept prototype and findings
- 03Build-vs-buy recommendation with cost estimates
- 04Data readiness assessment
- 05Implementation roadmap and governance guidelines
Tech we use
From first call to production.
A strategy engagement typically runs 3–6 weeks, from discovery through a proof of concept and a final roadmap.
Discover
We interview the people doing the work, review processes and data sources, and collect candidate use cases.
Prioritise
We score each use case on value, effort, risk and data readiness, and agree with you on the one or two worth testing.
Prove it
We build a focused proof of concept on your real data and measure how well it works, including where it falls short.
Plan the rollout
We deliver a roadmap with build-vs-buy recommendations, cost estimates, risks and governance guidelines your team can act on.
Outcomes
What changes for your team.
- 01
A short, ranked list of AI use cases grounded in your workflows
- 02
Evidence from a working prototype instead of assumptions from a demo
- 03
Clear guidance on when to buy, when to build and when to wait
- 04
Agreed policies on data, privacy and human oversight
AI Strategy & Consulting, in depth.
AI Strategy & Consulting FAQ
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We're not sure AI is right for us. Is this still useful?
Yes. A good outcome can be learning that a simpler automation, or no change at all, is the better investment. We'll tell you plainly.
Do you only recommend things you'd build?
No. If an off-the-shelf tool fits, we'll say so. Our recommendations are based on cost, risk and fit for your team.
How long does a strategy engagement take?
Typically a few weeks: discovery and mapping first, then a focused proof of concept on the highest-value use case.
What do you need from our team?
Access to the people who do the work, a sponsor who can make decisions, and sample data for the proof of concept. We keep meetings short and focused.
Can you build what you recommend?
Yes, if you want us to. The roadmap is written so your own team or another vendor can also deliver it, and there is no obligation to continue with us.
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