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Clarity Before
You Build Anything.

Most businesses dive into AI tools before they know what they actually need. We map your business first — identify where AI creates genuine commercial value — so every decision is grounded in reality, not hype.

The reality check

Most AI investments fail before a line of code is written.

The problem isn't the technology. It's that businesses commit to building before they understand what they're actually solving — and who for.

67%
of AI projects fail to scale beyond pilot
Not because the technology didn't work — but because the use case wasn't validated against real business processes before development began.
£85k
average wasted before discovering the wrong problem
Spent on tools, developers, and integration — before realising the bottleneck was process design, not technology. Strategy first would have cost a fraction.
3–5
high-value AI opportunities hiding in plain sight
Every business we've diagnosed has had multiple opportunities they weren't aware of. Systematic mapping always surfaces them. Guessing rarely does.

What we offer

Three ways to get AI-ready.

Whether you need a full strategic roadmap, a fast working prototype, or to show up in AI search — we have a structured engagement that fits where you are right now.

2–3 weeksIn-person or remoteExecutive-ready
Strategy 01
AI Discovery & Roadmap

A structured deep-dive into your business that surfaces AI opportunities, sizes the potential value, and delivers a prioritised action plan your board can act on.

Full operational diagnostic — processes, tools, data, team
AI opportunity map across every business function
Prioritised roadmap: quick wins vs. strategic investments
Cost model — realistic investment at every stage
Build, buy, or partner decision framework
Data readiness snapshot and gap analysis
Executive briefing document and board-ready presentation
Right for you if…
You're serious about AI but haven't committed to a direction yet. You need a credible, costed plan before you invest a pound in development.
20 working daysFixed scope & pricePrototype delivered
Strategy 02
20-Day AI Sprint

From zero to working prototype in 20 days. Rapid discovery, build, and validation — so you see real results before committing to a full build.

1
Days 1–5 · Discovery — problem definition, scoping, and technical architecture
2
Days 6–15 · Build — rapid prototype development with daily progress updates
3
Days 16–20 · Validate — real-world testing, iteration, and handover
Working prototype ready for internal use or investor demo
Technical documentation and scaling roadmap
Recommendation: full build, iterate, or pivot — with reasoning
Right for you if…
You have a specific use case in mind and want to see it working before committing to a full build. Or you need a prototype to demonstrate to investors or your board.
OngoingMonthly reportingFast impact
Strategy 03
AI Search Visibility

Your customers are already asking AI for recommendations in your category. We make sure those answers include your business — through GEO, AEO, and structured authority.

AI visibility audit — how you appear in ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Copilot
Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) content strategy
Structured data and entity authority build-out
Answer Engine Optimisation (AEO) for voice and AI assistants
AI citation monitoring and monthly performance reporting
Integration with your existing SEO and content strategy
Right for you if…
Your competitors are showing up when customers ask AI for recommendations in your category and you're not. This is the fastest-growing acquisition channel nobody's optimising for yet.

How we're different

Three things we do no one else does.

01

We start with outcomes, not tools.

Most AI consultants walk in with a recommended tech stack. We walk in with questions. What does success look like commercially? What's breaking operationally? What does your team actually do all day? Technology comes last — after we understand the problem we're solving.

What are you trying to achieve?
What's stopping you from achieving it?
What does success look like in numbers?
Then: which technology solves it best.
Discovery & Roadmap: from £4,800
20-Day Sprint: fixed price, scoped upfront
Full build estimates included in roadmap
No surprises. No scope creep. Ever.
02

Every recommendation comes with a cost model.

Vague estimates are a consultancy hiding behind complexity. We price everything at the strategy stage so you know exactly what it'll cost to build, maintain, and scale each recommendation — before you commit to anything.

03

No lock-in. Take the roadmap anywhere.

Our strategy work is fully yours. You can build it with us, hand it to your internal team, or take it to another agency. We're confident enough in the quality of our thinking that we don't need to hold you hostage to see value from it.

Full IP ownership — it's yours from day one
No retainer required to take the next step
Build with us, or take it elsewhere — your call
We earn continued work through results, not contracts.

Our approach

From first conversation to actionable roadmap.

Every strategy engagement follows the same rigorous methodology — so you always know where you are, what's coming next, and what you'll walk away with.

Days 1–3
Diagnose
Deep-dive into operations, data, team workflows, and commercial goals. We ask the questions your team hasn't been asked before.
Days 4–6
Map & Size
Every AI opportunity identified and sized by potential value, implementation cost, and time to impact. Ranked honestly.
Days 7–9
Roadmap
A phased action plan with milestones, cost models, and build-vs-buy decisions at every stage. No ambiguity.
Day 10–12
Deliver & Decide
Board-ready presentation, full Q&A, and a clear decision point: build with us, build internally, or park until the time is right.

What you leave with

Everything you need to move confidently.

Every strategy engagement produces tangible, board-ready outputs — not a slide deck of possibilities and a follow-up proposal.

AI Vision DocumentA clear narrative of where AI fits in your business strategy
Opportunity Map8–12 prioritised AI use cases with ROI estimates
Phased RoadmapA 6–18 month implementation plan with clear milestones
Cost ModelRealistic investment figures for each phase and initiative
Build vs. Buy MatrixDecision framework for each technology decision
Data Readiness ScoreAn honest assessment of your data infrastructure
Risk RegisterKey risks, dependencies, and mitigation approaches
Executive PresentationBoard-ready slides you can walk into any meeting with
Full IP OwnershipEverything produced is yours — no restrictions

Ready to find out where
AI can take you?

Book a free 30-minute discovery call. We'll tell you honestly whether an AI strategy engagement makes sense for your business right now — and if it doesn't, we'll tell you that too.