AI Roadmap

Should you bet the company on AI? Get clarity before you commit.

Every business leader is asking: “Should we invest in AI?” But that’s the wrong question.

The right question is: “What problems could AI actually solve for us, and is that worth the investment?”

This engagement answers that question with strategic clarity.

The problem

You’re hearing AI will transform your industry. Competitors claim they’re “AI-first.” Vendors promise magical solutions.

But when you dig deeper, nobody can tell you:

• Which of your actual business problems AI can solve
• Whether AI is more cost-effective than alternatives
• What you’d need to change in your systems and processes
• Where to start that delivers value fast

So companies do one of two things:

1. Bet big on AI without strategic clarity and waste millions
2. Wait for certainty that never comes and fall behind

The cost? Either expensive mistakes or strategic paralysis.

What you need is diagnosis before prescription. A clear-eyed assessment of where AI creates value in your specific business, and a realistic roadmap to get there.

How this works

The AI Roadmap engagement gives you strategic clarity in 2-4 weeks.

I analyze your business processes, technical systems, and competitive position to identify where AI creates meaningful value—and where it doesn’t.

You get:

• Opportunity Analysis: Which problems AI can solve and the expected ROI
• Technical Assessment: What your systems need to support AI capabilities
• Strategic Roadmap: Sequenced initiatives from quick wins to transformational bets
• Decision Framework: Clear criteria for build vs buy vs wait

No vendor pitches. No technology for technology’s sake. Just honest diagnosis of where AI moves your business forward.

The deliverable is a 15-20 page strategic roadmap that becomes your guide for AI investment decisions over the next 12-24 months.

Process

Week 1: Discovery

Deep dive into your business operations, technical architecture, and competitive landscape. Interviews with key stakeholders. Analysis of existing systems and workflows.

Week 2-3: Analysis

Evaluate AI opportunities against business impact and technical feasibility. Identify quick wins and strategic bets. Assess build vs buy tradeoffs. Map dependencies and sequencing.

Week 4: Roadmap Delivery

Present strategic roadmap with opportunity analysis, technical requirements, and sequenced initiatives. Working session to align on priorities and next steps.

Investment

Fixed price: $15,000

Includes:

• Stakeholder interviews and technical assessment
• Opportunity analysis with ROI estimates
• Strategic roadmap with sequenced initiatives
• Decision framework for ongoing AI evaluation
• 15-20 page deliverable document
• 2-hour working session to review and align

This is right for you if:

• You’re a business leader evaluating AI investment
• You need clarity before committing significant resources
• You want honest diagnosis, not vendor promises
• You’re willing to hear “AI won’t help here”

This isn’t right if:

• You’ve already decided what to build
• You want someone to validate existing plans
• You need implementation immediately
• Your timeline is under 2 weeks

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Get clarity on your AI strategy in 2-4 weeks.

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