The Problem
Your organization knows AI is critical to the future. But you can't justify a $350,000 to $500,000 annual salary plus benefits for a full-time Chief AI Officer. Meanwhile, consultants give you strategy decks that sit on a shelf. Vendors sell tools with no incentive to tell you what you don't need. Your teams are running AI experiments in silos with no governance, no alignment, and no way to measure what's working.
According to IBM's 2025 AI Strategy Survey, one in four companies now have a Chief AI Officer, and 66 percent expect that most organizations will within two years. But you don't have two years to wait, and you don't have an unlimited budget.
The Solution: A Fractional Chief AI Officer
A fractional CAIO gives you dedicated, senior AI leadership on a monthly retainer. Think of it as having a Chief AI Officer who works with your organization five hours per month. You get strategy, governance, and accountability without the full-time cost.
What's Included (5 hours per month)
- Monthly AI strategy session (60 minutes): Meet with your executive team or leadership group to discuss priorities, opportunities, and blockers.
- AI governance and policy oversight: Guidance on risk, ethics, compliance, and responsible AI practices for your industry.
- Use case identification and prioritization: We identify which AI opportunities deliver the highest impact to your business and rank them by ROI.
- Tool evaluation and vendor assessment: Unbiased recommendations. I don't sell software or take commissions. My only job is finding the best path for you.
- Team AI readiness assessment and training recommendations: We evaluate your organization's AI maturity and recommend skills development paths.
- Monthly progress report: KPIs, wins, blockers, and next steps delivered in writing.
- Between-session email support: Quick questions, urgent decisions, and vendor clarifications get answered within 24 hours.
How It Works
Month 1: Discovery and Assessment. I map your current AI landscape, interview key stakeholders, identify quick wins and strategic opportunities. You get a clear-eyed assessment of where you stand and a prioritized 90-day roadmap.
Months 2-3: Foundation Building. We establish AI governance policies, launch your first high-impact use case, and begin building internal AI capability. I attend leadership meetings as your AI advisor.
Month 4 and beyond: Ongoing Leadership. Regular strategy sessions, quarterly reviews, continuous optimization. I help you stay ahead of the AI curve, evaluate new tools, and scale what's working.
Who This Is For
- Mid-size companies with 50 to 500 employees that need AI leadership but can't justify a full-time hire
- Nonprofit organizations looking for mission-aligned AI guidance on a sustainable budget
- Healthcare organizations navigating AI compliance, patient data considerations, and workflow automation
- Companies that have tried AI tools but lack strategic direction and governance
- Leadership teams that want an outside perspective to cut through vendor noise
Expected Results
A clear AI strategy tied to your business objectives. Governance frameworks that protect your organization. Measurable ROI from prioritized AI use cases. A team that understands and embraces AI, not fears it. An ongoing AI advisor who knows your business deeply.
Why Work With Me
I run three AI-powered businesses daily, not theory. I already serve as a fractional CAIO for organizations in healthcare and nonprofit on a confidential basis. I'm not a vendor. I don't sell software or take commissions. My only job is finding the best path for you.
I publish a newsletter read by 3,500+ leaders and teach at Cozora.org. I understand business strategy AND technical execution. I translate between both worlds so you don't have to.