AI consulting, as I practise it, is about clarity: understanding your business well enough to say where AI creates value, where it does not, and what a realistic path looks like — before money is spent on development.
What good AI consulting looks like
It starts with your processes, customers and data — not with a technology. It produces decisions: which opportunities to pursue, in what order, with what budget and what success measures. And it is honest about uncertainty and limitations.
Typical engagements
- Opportunity assessment: a review of operations to identify and rank AI opportunities.
- Idea validation: pressure-testing an AI product or business idea before building.
- Roadmap and MVP scoping: defining the first release, architecture direction and cost.
- Advisory: ongoing support to founders and teams making AI decisions.
How I work
Direct conversations, written outputs you can act on, and no vendor lock-in. I do not sell a platform; the advice is independent.
Business use cases
- Founders validating an AI SaaS idea
- Business owners deciding where to start with AI
- Product teams planning AI features
- Companies evaluating vendor proposals
- Organisations building an AI roadmap
Limitations to be honest about
- Consulting cannot substitute for testing with real users and data.
- Recommendations depend on the accuracy of the information shared.
- Outcomes depend on execution, market and resources — no guarantees.
How I approach it
- Book a consultation, share your context, and receive a structured written response with recommended next steps. Larger engagements are scoped after the first conversation.
Frequently asked questions
What can I expect from an AI consultation?
A focused discussion of your problem or idea, an honest view of whether and how AI helps, and concrete next steps.
Do you build the software as well?
Consulting is personal advice from me. Where development is needed, it can be discussed separately.
Is this only for technology companies?
No. Many of the strongest AI opportunities are in traditional businesses with manual processes.
Last updated 11 September 2026