What an AI Strategy Sprint is
An AI Strategy Sprint is a fixed-scope project, four to six weeks long, that shows where AI will pay back first in your business and what it will take to get there. The output is a Pilot to Profit plan with a business case your board can sign off.
Who it is for
- Your investors or board want an AI plan, with costs and risks set out.
- You have spent on AI pilots and cannot show the board a return.
- You want a clear plan before you commit to a retainer or a build.
- You lead an organisation of 200 to several thousand staff. I work alongside your technology and data leaders.
What you get
- Priorities. A short list of projects, ranked by where AI saves or earns most.
- A business case for each. What it costs, what it returns, and a number the board can track.
- Governance. The policy, approved tools and risk checks you need to run them safely.
- A Pilot to Profit roadmap. One plan your board can sign off.
How it works
- Diagnostic. Where AI saves or earns most, and what stands in the way.
- Roadmap. A Pilot to Profit plan your board signs off.
- Next. My team can build the first wins with yours, and I can stay on as your fractional Chief AI Officer.
The scope and the fee are fixed and agreed before we start.
Free tools to start
You can begin the thinking today with the AI Opportunity Finder, the AI ROI calculator and the 90-Day AI Roadmap. The sprint is for when you want it done properly, and fast.
Why work with me
I build AI products as well as advise on them. I started Alt Labs in 2017, and it is a build partner on Anthropic and OpenAI. Before that I led innovation at London Midland Railway and Go-Ahead Group, where ideas had to survive boards, regulators and passengers.
- 600+ projects delivered.
- $1.3bn+ raised by the founders we back, including one unicorn.
- $2.6bn+ combined value of businesses supported.
- 10x proven returns on investment.
- Awards include WIRED x HSBC Trailblazers 2025, the Arab Entrepreneurs Digital and AI Award and Tees Business Leader of the Year 2025.
Where I work
I work with boards and leadership teams across the United Kingdom and the GCC, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE. I am based in Middlesbrough in the North East of England, and Alt Labs has its international headquarters in Riyadh.
Questions
How long does an AI Strategy Sprint take?
Four to six weeks, with a fixed scope agreed before we start.
How much does an AI Strategy Sprint cost?
A sprint is a fixed fee agreed upfront. Book a call and I will quote for your business.
What do we have at the end?
A Pilot to Profit plan: where AI pays first, what it costs, and a business case your board can sign off.
Do you work with larger companies?
Yes. For organisations of 200 to several thousand staff, I work alongside your technology and data leaders on an AI Strategy Sprint, a Boardroom AI Briefing or a keynote.
What happens after the sprint?
My team can build the first wins with your team, and I can stay on as your fractional Chief AI Officer.