AI Advisory — Plain English

AI doesn't have to be complicated.

I help businesses get started with AI — practically, confidently, without the hype. Real results. Zero jargon.

25+
Years in Tech
Public
Speaker
Weeks
Not Months

Let's figure it out.

Tell me about your business. I'll tell you where AI can help.

No pitch. No pressure. Just a conversation.

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Every engagement starts with a conversation.

From there, we figure out what you actually need.

01

AI Strategy Session

A focused two-hour conversation about your business, your data, and where AI can make an immediate difference. You walk away with a clear, prioritized plan — not a slide deck.

Starting Point
02

AI Readiness Assessment

A deeper dive into your data, workflows, and team capabilities. I identify the highest-impact opportunities and the realistic steps to get there — including what's not worth doing yet.

Deep Dive
03

Ongoing Advisory

A trusted advisor on speed dial. I help you navigate vendor decisions, evaluate tools, avoid common traps, and stay focused on what actually moves the needle.

Long-Term

Cut through the noise.

25+ years in data and technology. I help companies cut through the AI noise and figure out exactly where it can help them move faster and beat the competition.

I'm not selling you a platform.
I'm helping you figure out where to start.

You have questions about AI. I have answers. We spend two hours together, in plain English, figuring out exactly what makes sense for your business.

No Jargon

Plain English. Every time.

No Platforms

I'm not here to sell you software.

Just Answers

Clear plan. Real priorities.

Real Results

Weeks, not quarters.

Got a quick question? Ask my AI.

Not ready for a full conversation yet? No problem. My AI assistant can answer questions about my services, approach, and how I work — anytime, instantly.

Think of it as a preview of what working with me feels like: clear answers, no runaround.

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Built for businesses that want to move, not just talk.

You don't need a team of data scientists. You need someone who's done this before and can tell you — in plain English — what's worth doing and what isn't.

Small & mid-size businesses exploring AI
Leaders tired of the hype cycle
Teams that want results in weeks, not quarters
Companies without a Chief AI Officer
Anyone burned by vague consulting
Featured Writing

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Who Owns Your Context?
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Are LLMs Making Us Lazy?
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The Winners in AI Won't Have the Most Compute
The conversation about AI capability misses something quieter — but far more important.
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When AI Becomes Part of the Team
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Unlimited Context Isn't the Goal. Persistent Memory Is.
What an MIT CSAIL paper on Recursive Language Models validated about the way I think about AI memory.
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Ready to figure out where AI fits?

The first conversation is simple. You tell me about your business. I tell you where AI can actually help.

Let's Talk →
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