Questions
What most people want to know before we talk.
What do I actually get?
Seven deliverables: prioritized use case backlog, kill list, ROI scenarios, pilot blueprint, governance model, 12-month roadmap, leadership playbook.
Why not a large consulting firm?
You could. Expect 3-6 months and significantly more investment. Large firms use senior partners to sell, junior analysts to deliver. Here, there's no handoff.
Why not just talk to AI vendors?
Do—after you know what you're looking for. Vendor conversations without a strategy mean evaluating solutions before understanding problems. You'll compare features instead of fit.
Do you help implement?
No. I'm strategy, not implementation. But I help evaluate partners, structure RFPs, define selection criteria. I'll tell you which questions to ask and which answers should concern you.
How involved does my team need to be?
3-5 leadership interviews in Week 1, about 45 minutes each. After that, it's primarily you and me. Your team sees final deliverables—the heavy lifting is mine.
What if I disagree with your recommendations?
The principles are the same across industries. Good. Drafts are designed for pushback. You know your business better than I do. Best outcomes come from combining your context with my methodology.
Can one person deliver this?
Yes. The work is judgment-intensive, not labor-intensive. Value comes from pattern recognition and structured thinking—not more people making more slides.
Why not figure this out internally?
You could. Question is whether that's the best use of leadership time—and whether your team has visibility into what's working elsewhere. Internal teams are often too close to see transformation opportunities. They also have incentives that may not align with the most honest assessment.
What if AI isn't right for us yet?
Valid outcome. Part of what I assess is whether AI is even the right investment—or whether process improvement, better data, or simpler automation creates more value with less risk. If the answer is "not yet," I'll say so.
What industries?
Sector-agnostic. The questions that determine AI value are consistent: Where are decisions slow or expensive? What data exists? What's the cost of errors? I learn your context fast, then apply frameworks that work universally.
Do you work outside India?
Yes. Remote-first. Video interviews, digital delivery, timezone flexibility. If we can find 8-10 hours across four weeks, geography doesn't matter.
How does payment work?
Milestone-based. 50% to start, 50% after draft review. You see real output before full commitment. Escrow protected.