From AI Demo to Approved Pilot
We help internal AI champions turn promising use cases into credible, fundable pilot plans that earn stakeholder trust and deliver early wins.
You Don’t Have an AI Problem. You Have an Alignment Problem.
We help you cut through the noise and build the alignment needed to move from idea to execution.
Most internal AI initiatives stall before they start. Not because the tech is flawed, but because the business case is unclear, IT is wary, Legal is overloaded, and no one owns the process.
Leadership wants action, but teams aren’t aligned
Ops is under-resourced, IT’s skeptical, and Legal is overloaded
You have ideas, but no structure, no plan, and no safe place to start
Getting AI Done Means Navigating Real-World Resistance
You don’t need a new platform. You need a smart path through approvals, politics, and risk.
Support at Every Stage of Your AI Journey
Your Path from Exploration to Execution
Whether you’re just getting started or trying to scale what’s already working, our services are built to match your current level of AI readiness, not where we think you should be. No hype. Just traction.
STAGE 1: EXPLORE
“We’re interested in AI but unclear where to start.”
AI Discovery Training
Get your team aligned with a shared understanding of what AI can do for your business. We unpack real workflows, map friction to value, and cut through the hype.
AI Use Case & Opportunity Mapping
Workshops and framing tools to identify viable, low-risk use cases with business buy-in and governance viability.
STAGE 2: ALIGN
“We have interest and approval, but lack bandwidth or clarity to move.”
Pilot Planning & Approval Support
Get a fundable, stakeholder-aligned pilot plan with governance scaffolding, ROI logic, and a clear delivery path.
STAGE 3: EXECUTE
“We need someone who can join our team, manage the handoffs, and keep momentum going without burning us out.”
Fractional Execution Support
We join your team as strategic support to scope vendors, coordinate cross-functional efforts, and keep things moving through internal review cycles.
STAGE 4: SCALE
“We’ve had wins and want to build internal capacity.”
From Pilot to Program
Turn what worked into a repeatable playbook with process documentation, support models, and scaling strategy.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Let’s figure it out together. Book a quick discovery call and we’ll help you decide which step is right for your team.
Trusted to Navigate Complexity. Relied On to Deliver Traction.
Meet James Rowe
Guiding innovation leaders through the politics, process, and proof needed to get AI pilots approved.
James Rowe brings over 20 years of experience leading multi-million dollar, mission-critical technology programs for Canadian, U.S., and international governments. Projects where failure wasn’t an option. These initiatives demanded rigor, structure, and an ability to move through long procurement cycles, complex governance, and high-stakes delivery environments.
But James also knows how to move fast when it counts. As a startup founder and Executive-in-Residence in Vancouver’s tech ecosystem, he’s worked alongside early-stage teams and innovation leaders to help them pilot new technologies inside large organizations, without triggering unnecessary risk or internal resistance.
He specializes in helping corporate AI champions find that balance: when to move quickly and iterate, and when to slow down and navigate compliance, legal, and IT concerns with care. His pilot plans are built to move, but structured to survive scrutiny.
“You don’t earn trust with speed alone. You earn it by knowing when to slow down, flag risks, and bring the right people in. I help teams navigate both.”
— James Rowe
Need help getting your pilot approved?
Let’s map out your first step. No pressure, no hype.
Trusted by Leaders Across Complex Industries
CHET LAKHANI
VP Digital Strategy
Field Trip Health
“James provided expert coaching and leadership throughout the entire process. His guidance enabled us to launch two new virtual psychotherapy services in less than 4 months and smoothly roll out the new technology across our teams.”
ERIN TAKESHITA
COO
FoodMesh
“James played a pivotal role at FoodMesh. His expertise in business process automation and systems implementation supported our growth from inception to $2M in annual recurring revenue.”
JAMES ANTIFAEV
Head of Product
Interlune
“James is a keen analytical thinker and a fantastic leader for teams working on challenging pursuits. He always delivers, even on near impossible challenges.”
Not Sure Where to Start? Let’s Figure It Out Together.
Whether you’re exploring AI for the first time or trying to get a pilot plan approved, a quick call will help clarify the right next step. No pressure. No jargon.
Get practical advice and a clear path, whether we work together or not.