Ongoing Advisory

AI Advisory
Services

You don't need a full-time AI hire. You need the strategic clarity, vendor objectivity, and implementation guidance that only comes from a trusted advisor who's done this before. That's exactly what we deliver.

Why Organizations Hire Us

Problems We Solve

AI is moving fast. Most organizations are trying to navigate it with outdated playbooks, vendor bias, and no one in the room who's actually done this before.

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No Clear AI Strategy

Everyone's talking about AI but nobody has a coherent plan. We help you build one — aligned to your business goals, not the vendor's sales pitch.

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Overwhelmed by Options

The AI vendor landscape changes weekly. We cut through the noise with objective, vendor-neutral guidance on what actually fits your needs.

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Wasted AI Investments

Pilots that go nowhere. Tools nobody uses. We've seen it all — and we know exactly how to structure AI investments that actually deliver ROI.

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Governance Gaps

Moving fast without guardrails is a liability. We help you build ethical AI governance frameworks that protect your organization while enabling innovation.

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Stakeholder Misalignment

IT wants one thing. Leadership wants another. Operations has a third opinion. We bridge the gap and get everyone moving in the same direction.

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Stalled Initiatives

AI project started, enthusiasm faded, now it's in a drawer somewhere. We diagnose why initiatives stall and build the momentum to finish what you started.

How We Work

The Advisory Journey

A structured engagement model that evolves with your needs — from strategy through execution to optimization.

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Month 1

Assess & Align

Deep dive into your current state, goals, and constraints. We establish your AI Readiness baseline and align on the highest-priority opportunities.

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Months 2–3

Strategize & Plan

Build your AI roadmap. Vendor evaluation. Governance framework. Change management plan. Everything you need to move with confidence.

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Months 4–9

Execute & Guide

Hands-on support through implementation. We're in the room for vendor negotiations, pilot reviews, team workshops, and executive updates.

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Ongoing

Optimize & Scale

Measure outcomes. Course-correct. Expand what's working. Retire what's not. Continuous strategic guidance as AI evolves.

Proven Results

What Our Clients Achieve

3.2x
Average ROI on AI Investments
Measured across advisory clients within their first 12 months of engagement
68%
Faster Time-to-Decision
Average reduction in weeks spent evaluating AI vendors and building internal consensus
90%
Pilot-to-Production Rate
vs. the 20% industry average — because we structure pilots to succeed from day one
150+
Organizations Transformed
Across government, enterprise, healthcare, legal, and financial services sectors

We had three competing AI vendors all telling us their solution was the answer. Cory sat with us for a week, asked the questions none of us had thought to ask, and gave us a recommendation that saved us $400K and got us to production in half the time we'd planned. The advisory retainer paid for itself in month one.

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Marcus R.
Chief Operations Officer, Regional Healthcare Network
Retainer Options

Advisory Pricing

Monthly retainers with no long-term lock-in. Start where you are, scale as you grow. All tiers include direct access to Cory Maffeo — not a junior consultant.

Starter
$3,500 /month
3-month minimum
  • 2 strategy sessions per month
  • Async Q&A via Slack (48hr response)
  • Monthly AI landscape briefing
  • Vendor shortlist reviews
  • Access to resource library
  • Quarterly roadmap review
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Strategic
$15,000 /month
6-month minimum
  • Unlimited strategy sessions
  • Same-day async response
  • Embedded advisory (on-site available)
  • Board & C-suite presentations
  • Monthly workshops for teams
  • Full implementation oversight
  • Vendor contract negotiation
  • Dedicated Slack channel
  • Weekly executive briefings
Contact Us

Not sure which tier is right? Book a free 30-minute call and we'll tell you honestly.

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AI Strategy Shouldn't Be a Solo Sport

Book a free discovery call. We'll learn about your organization, discuss your goals, and tell you honestly whether — and how — we can help.

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