Advisory
AI advisory for people making real decisions.
Strategy, readiness, and due diligence — scoped to the decision you're facing, priced so you know what you're getting before you call.
For Founders
Stress-test your AI startup before the next investor sees it.
For Investors
Validate an AI deal before you write the cheque.
For Executives
Find where AI creates real value in your business.
For Founders
“Sharpen your moat before the next investor sees it.”
Stress-Test Your AI Plan
£750 – £2,500
Format
Async written response
Deliverable
Written strategic assessment of your AI plan — positioning, defensibility, go-to-market
Turnaround
7 days (simple) · 10 days (detailed) · 5 days (urgent)
Best for
Founders at the "is this worth doing" or "how do I position this" stage.
AI Strategy Snapshot
£1,500
Format
Async written response
Deliverable
2–3 page strategic note on your AI use case with competitive positioning analysis
Turnaround
7 days
Best for
Founders who need a second opinion on strategy before a board meeting or raise.
Pitch & Positioning Review
£2,500
Format
Written review + 60-min call
Deliverable
Deck teardown, positioning recommendations, investor objection prep
Turnaround
10 days
Best for
Founders preparing to raise who want their AI narrative stress-tested.
For Investors
“Validate the deal before you write the cheque.”
Red Flag Review
£5k – £7.5k
Format
Fast pre-IC assessment
Deliverable
Red/amber/green assessment of AI claims, team capability, and technical risk
Turnaround
5 days
Best for
Investors who need a quick technical gut-check before IC.
Full AI Diligence
£15k – £25k
Format
Comprehensive diligence
Deliverable
Independent validation of model claims, technical team, architecture, and execution risk
Turnaround
2 weeks
Best for
Seed/Series A standard diligence. The deal is real.
Deep Technical & Market DD
£35k – £50k
Format
Full-scope diligence
Deliverable
Technical architecture review, model benchmarking, market sizing, competitive moat analysis, team assessment
Turnaround
3 weeks
Best for
Larger cheques, contested deals, infrastructure plays where getting it wrong is expensive.
For Executives
“Find where AI creates real value in your business.”
AI Opportunity Sprint
£7,500
Format
Structured engagement
Deliverable
3–5 stakeholder interviews, opportunity heatmap, board-ready recommendations
Turnaround
2 weeks
Best for
Executives who know AI matters but don't know where to start.
AI Readiness Assessment
£15k – £25k
Format
Full engagement
Deliverable
Stakeholder interviews, opportunity audit, prioritised roadmap, implementation plan
Turnaround
4–6 weeks
Best for
Mid-market companies about to invest seriously in AI capability.
Board Briefing
Bespoke
Format
Tailored presentation
Deliverable
Board-ready briefing on AI landscape, competitive positioning, and recommended investment thesis
Turnaround
By arrangement
Best for
Boards that need to understand AI strategically, not just technically.
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ArtificialIntelligence.io is led by Andy Hosie — an operator and investor who has spent two decades building consumer and B2B businesses, and the last two years building with frontier AI tools every day. Andy advises founders through Nest Growth, leads brand strategy through Northell, and is writing a book on obligation marketing for the AI economy.
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Founder & Editor