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ABOUT US

The AI Leadership You Can't Hire Fast Enough

Too small for McKinsey. Too complex for your MSP. Too slow to hire a full-time AI lead. We're the fractional team that fills the gap.

WHY WE EXIST

The Gap Nobody Else Fills

You don't need more AI tools. You need someone who can tell you which opportunities are real, which risks actually matter, and how to move forward without breaking what already works.

That person should understand both the strategy and the security — because at your company size, those aren't separate teams. They're both on your plate.

An AI lead costs $250K+ and takes six months to hire. The Big 4 wants $500K and six months of your team's time. Your MSP understands infrastructure but not AI strategy. We bridge that gap at retainer pricing with the technical depth to back it up.

WHAT TO EXPECT

No Surprises, No Scope Creep

We Do the Homework

Before the first meeting, we've already scanned your infrastructure, researched your competitors, and identified your regulatory exposure. You get findings, not a questionnaire.

You Define “Done”

Every engagement has concrete acceptance criteria agreed upfront. No vague objectives, no open-ended billing. You know exactly what you're getting before we start.

Your Team Runs It After

We build your team's capability, not your dependency on us. The goal is to make ourselves unnecessary — you keep everything we build.

THE TEAM

The Team

Senior practitioners, not junior consultants learning on your dime.

Mike Abdo

Mike Abdo

Founder & Lead Consultant

Mike leads client relationships, discovery calls, and strategic advisory. With a background in enterprise digital transformation — including a flagship engagement that delivered 20 integrated modules across HR, Finance, Operations, and Sales — he brings hands-on technical depth to every conversation. Mike personally validates every engagement's success criteria before execution begins.

Sarah Chen

Sarah Chen

AI Security Analyst

Sarah leads our audit practice — from complimentary AI readiness assessments to comprehensive deep audits. She evaluates AI model security, data pipeline integrity, and governance frameworks. Her work produces the evidence base that drives every recommendation we make.

David Okafor

David Okafor

AI Strategy Lead

David translates audit findings into executable strategy. He leads roadmap engagements, scores and prioritizes AI use cases, evaluates technology stacks, and builds board-ready presentations. When a client needs to know what to build and in what order, David owns the answer.

Rachel Lindström

Rachel Lindström

Content & Growth Manager

Rachel manages our outreach, content production, and CRM operations. She packages audit findings into polished deliverables, produces thought leadership content across LinkedIn, YouTube, and our blog, and ensures no follow-up falls through the cracks.

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