Results

Strategy that shows up in the numbers.

Mid-market companies don't just need an AI strategy. They need outcomes that show up on the P&L. Here's what's happened when leaders take the strategy-first approach.

What's changed

Outcomes you can measure.

12%
Of CEOs are getting both revenue gains and cost savings from AI. The minority that's winning is doing the work most companies skip.
PwC 2026 CEO Survey
More likely to see meaningful financial returns when AI is deeply embedded across workflows, products, and decisions.
PwC 2026
8.7×
More likely employees say AI has transformed their work — when their direct manager actively supports it.
Gallup AI in the Workplace 2025
21%
Of organizations have fundamentally redesigned workflows for AI — the single highest correlator with EBIT impact.
McKinsey State of AI 2025
42%
Of companies abandoned most of their AI initiatives in 2025 — more than double the year before.
S&P Global Market Intelligence 2025
95%
Of enterprise GenAI pilots fail to deliver measurable ROI. Most never escape pilot purgatory.
MIT NANDA 2025
28%
Of organizations say the CEO takes direct responsibility for AI governance. The other 72% are betting their reputation on someone else.
McKinsey State of AI 2025
88%
Of companies use AI in at least one function. Only one-third are scaling it across the enterprise. Adoption isn't the problem — depth is.
McKinsey State of AI 2025
Voices from the work

What leaders say.

We've had Gemini licenses for a while, but most of our people weren't using them. With Steve's help, we built an AI strategic plan that aligns with our business goals and our culture. We just finished foundational AI training for every person in the company, and now we're focused on using AI to deliver a better experience for our customers.

Lauren Weissman Kerner, CEO and Owner, WEISSMAN

When the stakes are high, Steve is the first call I make. He's calm, sharp, and has a rare ability to cut through the noise and help us make the right decision. Having him in our corner has been invaluable.

Tricia Zimmer, Owner, Kaldi's Coffee

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