AI Practice
NEW PRACTICE

AI strategy and implementation , not slideware.

The enterprise AI market is full of roadmaps that never get built. We bring the same execution discipline that has run 125+ M&A integrations to AI programs that actually land , fixed fee, fixed scope, working software.

Five fixed-fee offerings

Scoped engagements. Defined deliverables. No surprises.

01

AI Value Scan

Identify your highest-ROI AI opportunities , fast. We assess your data, workflows, and competitive position to surface a prioritized list of AI initiatives ready for roadmap.

Outcomes
  • Prioritized AI opportunity inventory
  • ROI estimates & feasibility scoring
  • Quick-win identification
  • Executive briefing deck
Duration
2–3 weeks
02

AI Roadmap & Business Case Sprint

A board-ready AI roadmap with sequenced initiatives, business cases, governance model, and resource plan. The plan you can actually fund and execute.

Outcomes
  • Sequenced 12–24 month roadmap
  • Business case per initiative
  • Governance & operating model
  • Build / buy / partner recommendations
Duration
4–6 weeks
03

AI Pilot Build

One working V1 solution , not slides. We build, test with real users, and hand over something ready to scale. Fixed fee, fixed scope, working software.

Outcomes
  • Production-grade V1 application
  • User-tested with real data
  • Documented architecture & handoff
  • Scale-up plan
Duration
6–10 weeks
04

AI for M&A / PE Value Creation

AI synergy identification and implementation roadmap within a deal or portfolio. Built specifically for PE value creation plans and corporate M&A synergy capture.

Outcomes
  • Deal- or portfolio-level AI synergy thesis
  • Quick-win pilots per portfolio company
  • Cross-portfolio capability sharing model
  • Value realization tracking framework
Duration
4–6 weeks
05

AI Transformation Office

Embedded program leadership, governance, and value tracking , the same model that runs our IMOs, applied to enterprise AI transformation programs.

Outcomes
  • Embedded principal-led leadership
  • Cross-initiative governance
  • Monthly Steerco & value reporting
  • Vendor & partner management
Duration
Ongoing
Why M&A discipline matters for AI

The frameworks that close deals are the frameworks that ship AI.

Governance over enthusiasm

Steerco cadence, escalation paths, decision rights. AI programs fail when leadership disengages , we don't let that happen.

Milestone-based execution

Every workstream tracked to dated milestones. No 'directional progress' , only landed deliverables.

Value realization tracking

Same approach we use for synergy capture, applied to AI ROI. What you projected vs. what actually shipped.

Vendor accountability

Hyperscalers, platform vendors, system integrators , we hold them to the same bar we hold ourselves to.

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Trusted by PE Firms & Global Enterprises
Allison Transmission
Altria
American Pacific Group
APi Group
Bayer
Capital One
Comvest Private Equity
Discover
Elanco
Eli Lilly
Fellers
Kimberly-Clark
Kraft
Mercedes-Benz
Owens & Minor
Platinum Equity
Trinseo
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Have a deal closing, a carve-out coming, or an AI program that needs to actually land?

We work with PE firms and large corporates who need senior execution leadership , not slideware. Reach out and we'll set up a working conversation.

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