“Earning within two weeks of launch, and now generating so many leads that Dougie has hired someone just to keep up with them.”
Kerbco →Founder: Dougie Harrold, mentored by Summone
AI strategy · Glasgow · UK-wide
From AI ambitionto a costed roadmap.
Most businesses know they need AI. Few have a coherent plan. We build vendor-neutral strategies that fit your goals, your budget and your people. No hype, just clear direction you can act on.
6–8 weeks to a roadmapVendor-neutralNo-obligation call
Why strategies stall
The failure is rarely technical. It’s strategic.
AI projects without a measurable business case get deprioritised and defunded. Shadow AI, disconnected pilots and vendor lock-in creep in. And technology without adoption is waste.
We fix the fundamentals first: the highest-value opportunities for your business, one coherent ecosystem where every tool earns its place, and people-first change management so the technology actually gets used.
How we engage
From rapid diagnostic to embedded leadership.
01AI readiness sprintA two-day intensive: where you stand, the quick wins, and a 90-day action plan. Clarity fast.
02Strategy programmeSix to eight weeks covering full strategy, roadmap, vendor evaluation and business case. The comprehensive option.
03Fractional AI directorSenior AI leadership embedded in your business part-time. The strategic guidance without the executive salary.
04Board-level briefingA half-day executive session on the AI landscape, risks, opportunities and governance, built for non-technical leadership.
05Vendor and platform reviewIndependent evaluation of AI tools and proposals. No vendor relationships, no bias, no kickbacks.
06Change managementCapability, confidence and culture built alongside the technology, so the strategy survives contact with your team.
Proof, not promises
Judge us on what we ship.
“We find your buyers, write the emails, and send the outreach. Enquiries land in your inbox. You do nothing.”
Leadhaus →Founder: Tahar Ali, mentored by Summone
“I had an idea and I just wanted to bring it to life. Summone supported me through the whole build, design, planning and testing. It was not just my idea, it was their support.”
TheCog.fit →Founder: Ali Khan, mentored by Summone
Questions
Asked and answered.
What is an AI strategy and why do we need one?
A roadmap that aligns AI initiatives with your business objectives. Without one, budget drains into disconnected experiments that never scale. A clear strategy makes every AI investment answer for measurable business value.
How long does it take to develop an AI strategy?
A focused engagement typically takes 6 to 8 weeks: stakeholder interviews, process mapping, technology assessment, and a prioritised implementation roadmap with a business case behind each initiative.
Do we need technical expertise in-house before starting?
No. Part of the strategy process is assessing your current capabilities and recommending the right mix of hiring, upskilling and external partnership. We design strategies that work with the team you already have.
What ROI can we expect?
Clients typically see a 3–5x return on their AI investment within the first 12 months by starting with high-impact, low-risk use cases. The strategy work pays for itself by stopping spend on poorly scoped projects.
Is this relevant for small and mid-size businesses?
Absolutely. AI strategy is not just for enterprises. We work with ambitious SMEs who want to compete smarter. The key is finding the two or three AI applications with the biggest impact on your specific business model.
What does it cost?
It depends on the engagement: a two-day readiness sprint is a different job to a full strategy programme. The strategy call gives you clear recommendations and rough numbers; if you decide to proceed, you get an exact costed plan before anything starts.
Book your call
Let’s talk about your business.
A straight conversation with Steven. No pitch, no juniors, no handoffs. He will map where you are losing time, what it is worth, and what to do about it, before you spend a penny.
steven@summone.co.uk
Glasgow, working with UK businesses remotely and on-site