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Executive Retainer

Your AI Advocate at the Executive Table

I'm the executive in your camp. I've spent 15 years in the Fortune 500 renegotiating major contracts, running competitive bids, managing audits, holding vendors accountable for missed obligations, and working with Legal and Procurement to restructure or exit agreements that no longer make sense. I've also led IT reorganizations, restructured leadership teams, and helped organizations navigate the kind of change that most consultants only talk about.

Most consulting firms are still selling pre-AI engagement models at prices that should be dramatically lower. I help you see through that, and I bring the contract management experience to do something about it.

How the Retainer Works
Fixed price engagements based on hours per month, starting with as few as 10 hours. Direct access via phone and text, 24x7. Remote or onsite, whatever the situation requires.
Guarantee: if after the first week you are not satisfied, walk away and pay nothing.
The Value Proposition

Twelve reasons to pick up the phone.

01
AI strategy and roadmap development. Where to invest, what to pilot, and how to stay ahead of the curve.
02
Vendor contract renegotiation and competitive bids. Working with Legal and Procurement to restructure deals and hold vendors accountable.
03
AI training for executive and leadership teams. Getting your decision-makers fluent in what AI can and cannot do for the business.
04
AI proof of concept development. Building and evaluating POCs so you can validate ideas before committing real budget.
05
IT procurement governance and cost benchmarking. Implementing oversight boards, improving RFP processes, and making sure you are not overpaying.
06
Board advisory and executive presentations. Translating technical complexity into clear, executive-level communication.
07
IT finance optimization. Improving cost visibility, chargebacks, ROI tracking, and investment approval processes.
08
Technology due diligence. Evaluating technology stacks, vendor capabilities, and IT risk for M&A or major investments.
09
SaaS evaluation, consolidation, and exit planning. Identifying redundant subscriptions and building a path off platforms that no longer serve you.
10
Project and IT governance. Standing up formal review boards, improving project oversight, and stopping runaway initiatives before they drain the budget.
11
Cybersecurity and risk posture review. Evaluating whether your security vendors and practices are actually protecting the business, or just billing it.
12
IT reorganization and leadership restructuring. Aligning teams, roles, and reporting structures to match where the business is headed.

Ready to Discuss This?

Let's talk about how this service fits your organization's needs and timeline.