AI Consulting for SMBs

Skip the enterprise
AI mistakes.
Build what works.

I've spent years inside large organizations watching AI projects fail — not because of the technology, but because of how it was adopted. Now I bring those lessons to businesses that can't afford to make the same mistakes.

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AI Audit
Identify exactly where AI can save you time and money — without the guesswork or hype.
Practical Implementation
The right tools, actually embedded into your workflows — not just a strategy deck.
Enterprise Experience
Real-world pattern recognition from AI rollouts at scale, applied at SMB speed.
The difference

Most AI consultants build.
I help you avoid rebuilding.

I'm not a data scientist. I'm not a developer. What I am is someone who has spent years at the intersection of technology and people — managing software teams, facilitating delivery, and watching what actually happens when organizations try to adopt AI at scale.

I've seen the six-figure pilots that never made it to production. The tools bought and never used. The teams that got the technology but not the change management to go with it.

Large enterprises can afford those mistakes. Small and medium businesses can't. That's why Lean Edge exists.

01
You need a translator, not a technologist
Most SMB owners understand their business deeply but struggle to connect it to AI possibilities. I bridge that gap in plain language.
02
You need outcomes, not experiments
No 6-month discovery engagements. No proof-of-concept that never ships. I help you find the quick wins that fund the bigger vision.
03
You need someone invested in your success
As a solo consultant, my reputation rides on your results. No junior consultants, no knowledge dilution — you work with me directly.
What I offer

Services built
for where you are

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AI Opportunity Audit
A focused 2–3 hour working session where we map your current workflows, surface your biggest friction points, and identify where AI can create measurable time or cost savings. You leave with a prioritised roadmap — not a slide deck full of jargon.
  • →Workflow and bottleneck mapping
  • →Top 3–5 AI opportunities with ROI framing
  • →Tool recommendations specific to your stack
  • →A clear "what next" implementation plan
From $950Half-day engagement · delivered within one week
AI Implementation & Tooling
Once we know what to build, I help you get there. From selecting and configuring the right tools to building lightweight automations that actually get used by your team.
  • →No-code and low-code AI tools setup
  • →Workflow automation (Zapier, Make, n8n)
  • →AI assistant configuration for your team
  • →Team onboarding and adoption support
From $3,200Project-based · scoped per engagement
AI Strategy & Advisory
For businesses thinking beyond individual tools — building an AI-literate organisation, setting governance, and making decisions about where AI fits in the long-term product or operating model.
  • →AI readiness assessment
  • →Data and infrastructure gap analysis
  • →Build vs buy vs partner decisions
  • →Ongoing advisory retainer available
From $5,000Engagement-based · or monthly retainer
The process

How it works

1
Discovery call
30 minutes. You talk about your business, your challenges, and what you're hoping AI can do. Free, no commitment.
2
AI Audit
We dig into your workflows together. You leave with a clear picture of where AI fits — and where it doesn't.
3
Implementation
We build and configure the right tools, with your team involved from day one so it actually sticks.
4
You're running
Your team is using AI, your processes are leaner, and you know exactly how to keep building on it.
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10+Years in technology
delivery & teams
About

I'm not a data scientist.
That's the point.

“I help founders and business owners who know AI is important but don't know where to start — or who've started and gotten stuck.”

I've spent years at the intersection of technology and people — managing software teams, facilitating delivery, and watching what actually happens when organisations try to adopt AI at scale.

I've seen the six-figure pilots that never made it to production. The tools bought and never used. The executive sponsorship that evaporated the moment a project got hard.

Large enterprises can absorb those mistakes. Small and medium businesses can't.

That's why I started Lean Edge. You don't need an army of consultants or a 6-month strategy engagement. You need someone who can help you identify the right problem, find the right tool, and make it stick with your team.

Delivery & ScrumSoftware Team ManagementAI Adoption StrategySMB FocusNo-code / Low-codeChange Management
Get in touch

Let's find out where AI fits in your business.

The best place to start is a conversation. Tell me a bit about your business and what's on your mind — I'll come back to you within one working day.

Not sure where you stand? Take the 2-minute AI Readiness Assessment.

Prefer to book directly? Use the Calendly link in my reply.
First calls are 30 minutes and free.
Based in the USA · working with clients globally.