Stop Evaluating AI. Start Driving Revenue.

We deliver a systematic engineering approach to step you forward from AI uncertainty to execution proficiency.

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"More than 80 percent of companies still report no material contribution to earnings from their gen AI initiatives."

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THE RISKS

Almost All AI Pilots Fail.

We take you from uncertain risks to clarifying your revenue stream so you succeed. Our STEP Process™ vets your AI tool stack, gives you the evidence you need to move forward, and guides you to successful adoption and force multiplication.

95 percent of AI pilots show no measurable impact

We map every tool to the workflow it has to serve, so your pilots show up in the P&L.

MIT NANDA's The GenAI Divide: State of AI in Business 2025 found just 5% of integrated AI pilots are extracting millions in value, while the vast majority remain stuck with no measurable P&L impact.

5% Extract real value

93 percent of organizations exceed their AI budgets

We size your stack against your actual goals before you buy, so scaling never outruns your budget.

A July 2026 McKinsey & Company survey found 93% of organizations report exceeding their AI budgets, as the move from isolated pilots to enterprise-wide scaling pushes companies rapidly past their infrastructure forecasts.

7% Stay within budget

90 percent of AI use cases never get past the pilot stage

We pressure-test every tool against your real workflows and data, so what you buy reaches production.

Fewer than 10 percent of use cases deployed ever make it past the pilot stage, according to McKinsey research.

10% Make it past pilot

The STEP Process

STEP forward with confidence.
Execute with Precision.

Our systematic and tailored STEP Process™ clarifies your requirements, builds confidence in your decision through evidence-backed analysis, and executes your vision to drive revenue and efficiency.

Step 1 Searching

Discovery Call.

A brief alignment call to map your goals, ensuring we only evaluate AI solutions proven to drive measurable ROI for you.

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Vendor Negotiation Playbook.

Avoid costly oversights. We provide practical guidance on procuring AI software and services so you know what to look for, what to negotiate, and what to avoid.

Tailored Shortlist.

We deliver a shortlist of the 3–5 AI tools built to accelerate your growth with zero hype, just results.

Interactive Report.

A vendor-agnostic audit comparing your business requirements against tool specifications. You get a clear, evidence-based view of why a tool makes the cut and why others don't.

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Step 2 Trade Study

Needs Analysis.

We work with you using approximately 15 operational criteria to determine what your most critical requirements are.

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Build Your Confidence.

Have confidence in the AI tool stack you choose. Your report will include objective results and the methodologies that produced our final recommendation.

Know Your Risks.

Know your risks and what to watch out for. Get detailed analysis on your best AI Tool Stack so you know the risks and best methods to avoid them.

Your Trade Study Report.

We deliver a full aerospace-grade trade study so you can have objective, data-backed rationale. You get a definitive recommendation along with the trade-offs so you have a full understanding of the selection.

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Step 3 Execution

Planning & Roadmap.

We plan your implementation step by step and provide an enterprise-wide roadmap. Each phase of your tool adoption is analyzed, planned, and executed, giving you an idea of the ROI along the way.

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Workflow Analysis.

We identify pain points and work with your team to understand your workflow and where your AI tool stack may best improve your results.

Training & Enablement.

We train your team on the new tools and leave guides they keep. Office hours and regular check-ins catch adoption issues along the way.

Know What's Working.

We continuously evaluate the adoption of the AI tool stack so you understand where you are gaining. We deliver metrics and show where the tools are giving you the best force multiplier.

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Step 4 Personalized AI Solutions

We Make It Fit.

We set up, integrate, configure and customize your AI tools so they work with the systems you already run. When no product covers the gap, we build the custom software or automation that does.

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Project Planning.

We plan what you need. We scope the project using Agile processes and deliver the effort the project will take.

Setup & Integration.

We connect your tools to your existing systems and data, and configure them around how your team works. You get an upfront idea of the time commitment and outcomes.

Built to Last.

As software engineers, we build automations and custom software that last and flex as your business changes. We do the upfront analysis, design, and testing so what we build holds up.

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Services

STEP Toward AI Profitability.

We turn AI ambiguity into confident execution and profitability. No fluff, no added complexity, no wasted time.

TAILORED BUSINESS STARTER KIT $500 one-time payment · priority delivery Hover to see what's included

A strategic blueprint of the current AI landscape, mapped to your operational needs.

Included in this kit:

  • Comprehensive requirements checklist
  • Curated AI tools mapped by business function
  • Curated list of recommended AI courses
  • Risk-mitigation guide for evaluating AI stacks
  • Vendor negotiation tactics
  • One month of access to office hours
Get Your AI Toolkit

STEP 1 · SEARCHING

one-time payment · delivered in 1 week

For teams handed the vague mandate to "figure out AI." We narrow the whole landscape down to the tools that meet your actual requirements.

Included in this step:

  • Tailored Business Starter Kit
  • Requirements gathered and refined with your team
  • Three or more products that meet every threshold requirement
  • Interactive report dashboard
  • The near-misses, and why they fell short
  • Vendor negotiation playbook
  • One month of access to office hours
Take Your First Step

STEP 2 · TRADE STUDY

one-time payment · delivered in 1 week

We deliver an aerospace-grade analysis of your shortlist. We use proven engineering methodologies to stress-test your options, and deliver data-backed rationale to defend your final decision.

Included in this step:

  • Full trade study report with rationale and threshold checks
  • 15 operational criteria, weighted to your exact business priorities
  • A definitive recommendation for the AI stack that best meets your requirements and maximizes ROI
  • 3–5 specific negotiation talking points per vendor
  • Risks and watch-outs to track post-decision
  • One month of access to office hours
Solidify Your Decision

STEP 3 · EXECUTION

scoped per engagement · ongoing

From a targeted pilot to agency-wide deployment, we architect the roadmap to roll out your new AI stack, train your team to use it, and measure its impact at every stage.

Included in this step:

  • Phased pilot project architecture
  • Enterprise-wide scaling roadmap
  • Custom ROI tracking and metric frameworks
  • Force-multiplier and cost-avoidance analysis
  • Hands-on training for your team on the new tools
  • Enablement guides and playbooks your team keeps
  • Change-management strategy for rapid adoption
  • Feedback on the pain points your team will hit
  • Access to office hours for the duration of the contract
Plan Your Roadmap

STEP 4 · PERSONALIZED AI SOLUTIONS

billed hourly · minimum engagement · ongoing

We set up, integrate, configure and customize your AI tools to fit how you work. When nothing on the market fits, we build custom software or automation.

Included in this step:

  • Setup and configuration of your AI tools
  • Integration with the systems and data you already use
  • Customization to fit your team's workflows
  • Custom software or automation when nothing on the market fits
  • Built on your trade study requirements, or we capture them first
  • Scoped and priced per engagement
  • Access to office hours for the duration of the contract
Put Your Stack to Work
RETAINER $3,000 per month · 3 month minimum · $2,000 one-time setup · ongoing Hover to see what's included

The AI landscape is ever evolving, let's keep you informed

Included in this subscription:

  • Monthly 45-minute strategy call
  • Monthly personalized AI landscape briefing
  • Proposal review
  • Unlimited async questions, answered within 48 hours
  • Ad-hoc vendor intelligence on demand
  • Cancel with 30 days written notice
  • Access to office hours for the duration of the contract
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