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From AI anxiety to real, measureable ROI; one quick win at a time.

Worried your competitors are sprinting ahead with AI while you’re still in analysis paralysis or failed pilots? You’re not alone. I’ve helped organizations across several industries build high-velocity teams and deliver business value with data and AI quickly.

I’ve spent the last decade bridging gaps between AI, engineering, and product teams at companies like Google, LinkedIn, Mindstrong, and HealthRhythms. Through hands-on leadership, I’ve consistently delivered double-digit percent improvements in core metrics and built high-velocity teams that launch meaningful AI products in record time.

3 Engagement Options

1. AI & Data Strategy Development

If you know AI is the future but don’t know how to get started or only have vague ideas, this is for you.

Align AI with Business Goals: We’ll map out clear opportunities to move the needle—fast.
Quick Wins, Measurable Results: We’ll prove the value of AI within weeks by focusing on a pilot project that directly impacts metrics that matter like revenue, user experience, or cost savings.
Team Upskilling: Your developers learn the essentials, so you’re not forever reliant on outside experts.

Case Study Highlights
increased experimentation velocity by 3x, increased core product KPIs by 23%, and integrated core algorithms into other LinkedIn products in 6 months with LinkedIn Automated Sourcing.
doubled the size of usable data, increased core KPI by 11%, and cut model iteration time by half in 4 months with HealthRhythms Mood Score.

2. AI & Data Project Support

Already have a roadmap but need hands-on help to implement it?

Execution Expertise: We join forces with your team to build or refine AI and data pipelines.
Tangible Milestones: Every sprint includes clear metrics to verify progress and ROI.
De-Risk Your Investment: No full-time data executive required—just targeted, on-demand expertise to keep you moving.

Case Study Highlights
improved data freshness by ~70% and reduced data infrastructure costs by ~60% in 3 months with Mindstrong Data Infrastructure Reliability.

3. Open-Ended Advising & Coaching

Have a unique challenge or leadership gap?

Weekly 45-Minute Calls: Bring your specific hurdles—technical or strategic—and we’ll tackle them head-on.
Founders & Data Leads Welcome: Perfect if you need a trusted “AI mentor” to guide on ROI strategy, vendor decisions, or team management.
Ongoing Accountability: We’ll keep the momentum going, ensuring you never stall out or overlook key insights.

Ready to Turn turn your AI anxiety into real, measurable ROI?

Book your free initial consult and we’ll pinpoint which offering fits you best. Let’s accelerate your AI journey—so you can see real, measurable gains faster than you thought possible.

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Have questions? Email me directly at me@skylarbpayne.com