Ready to Make a Strategic Decision on AI?

Most work begins with a readiness assessment. In 2-3 weeks, you'll know whether to invest in AI now, what to build first, and what success looks like.

Explore partnership options

We take on 7-10 partnerships yearly to ensure depth of attention and real outcomes. We'll say quickly if we're not the right fit.

Outcomes first · Plain language · Research-led · Responsible AI · Evidence you can trust

How we can help

We'll recommend the simplest path that works—based on fit, cost to run, and time to value.

Product & Process

Readiness Assessment

2–3 weeks

Get clarity on where you are and what to tackle first.

You'll walk away with:

  • Assessment across five dimensions: strategy alignment, organizational readiness, data foundation, technology infrastructure, and governance
  • Identification of the highest-leverage initiatives to tackle first (AI or not)
  • A 90-day action plan with clear success metrics
  • Honest assessment of capability gaps and build-vs-partner recommendations

Best for: teams with pilot fatigue or unclear priorities.

Start a readiness assessment
How it works
  1. 1

    Discovery interviews

    We talk to key stakeholders across product, engineering, and business teams to understand your current state

  2. 2

    Assessment & analysis

    We evaluate your product practice, data readiness, team capabilities, and strategic alignment

  3. 3

    Findings & recommendations

    You receive a prioritized roadmap with clear next steps and a 90-day action plan

Engagement example

"A B2B SaaS company with 10+ AI pilots but no clear path forward"

Challenge: Multiple teams were running disconnected AI experiments, creating technical debt and unclear ROI.

Outcome: After a 3-week assessment, we identified that only 2 of their 10 pilots aligned with strategic outcomes. We created a 90-day plan to prove one high-value bet and retire the rest, saving $200K in annual cloud costs.

Result: Clear priorities, reduced waste, team alignment

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Strategy & Roadmap Sprint

6 weeks

Build an outcome-based roadmap that everyone can explain and commit to.

You'll walk away with:

  • Everything in Readiness Assessment
  • A prioritized roadmap based on business outcomes—not technology hype or competitor moves
  • Clear rationale for each bet, including why other options were ruled out
  • Explicit decision criteria so your team can make trade-offs without constant escalation
  • A simple plan to prove the first bet (what we'll measure, when we'll decide)
  • A partner plan if you need outside build capacity

Best for: leaders ready to choose and commit.

Plan a roadmap sprint
How it works
  1. 1

    Outcomes & opportunity framing

    Define clear business outcomes and identify opportunity spaces aligned with your strategy

  2. 2

    Rapid user research

    Validate assumptions with real users to understand needs and uncover hidden value

  3. 3

    Bet prioritization

    Rank opportunities by impact, feasibility, and strategic fit—then commit to the first bet

  4. 4

    Execution plan

    Build a measurement framework and identify build partners if needed

Engagement example

"An EdTech platform deciding between AI tutoring, assessment automation, or content personalization"

Challenge: Leadership was divided on which AI feature to build first, with limited engineering capacity for only one major initiative.

Outcome: Through user research with teachers and students, we discovered that assessment automation would reduce teacher workload by 8 hours/week—the highest-impact option. We created a 6-month roadmap with clear success metrics and identified a trusted build partner.

Result: Unified leadership, evidence-based decision, clear execution plan

Transformation Support

12+ weeks

From planning through production, with enablement and ongoing support. Includes rollout planning, team training, governance implementation, and measurement frameworks.

You'll walk away with:

  • Everything in Strategy & Roadmap Sprint
  • A proven—or retired—first bet with evidence
  • A safe rollout plan and the basics of governance
  • Enablement for the teams doing the work
  • Ongoing measurement so you can report real results

Best for: organizations moving from planning to sustained delivery and learning.

Talk about transformation support
How it works
  1. 1

    Embedded partnership

    We work alongside your team through discovery, build, and launch phases

  2. 2

    Build & measure

    Launch in phases with clear metrics, user feedback loops, and governance checkpoints

  3. 3

    Team enablement

    Train your teams on product practice, AI governance, and sustainable delivery rhythms

  4. 4

    Transition & scale

    Hand off with documentation, dashboards, and a plan for the next bets

Engagement example

"A MarTech company transforming from manual content creation to AI-assisted workflows"

Challenge: Teams needed to adopt AI tools while maintaining content quality and brand voice, with risk of adoption failure if not done carefully.

Outcome: Over 16 weeks, we embedded with their team to launch an AI writing assistant with phased rollout. We trained 50+ content creators, established quality guidelines, and built measurement dashboards. The feature now powers 40% of content creation with 95% quality approval rates.

Result: Successful adoption, measurable impact, enabled teams

Note: We collaborate with your teams and trusted partners; we don't run an engineering org. See our approach

Learning & Leadership

AI Learning & Development Workshops

1–2 days

Research-backed training that transforms your team's AI capabilities while respecting company culture.

You'll walk away with:

  • Foundational AI literacy (Anthropic's 4D model)
  • Ethical AI frameworks (privacy, bias, risk assessment)
  • Hands-on practice with role-specific workflows
  • Premium materials and ongoing community access

Best for: teams transitioning to AI-enhanced workflows or organizations prioritizing responsible adoption.

Explore workshop options
How it works
  1. 1

    Needs assessment

    We understand your team's current AI knowledge, roles, and specific use cases

  2. 2

    Customized curriculum

    Tailor content to your industry, tools, and company values around responsible AI

  3. 3

    Hands-on workshop

    Interactive sessions with real-world scenarios, ethical frameworks, and tool practice

  4. 4

    Ongoing support

    Access to materials, community forum, and follow-up Q&A sessions

Engagement example

"A 50-person product team at a B2B SaaS company transitioning to AI-enhanced product development"

Challenge: Product managers and designers felt pressure to add AI features but lacked foundational understanding of capabilities, limitations, and ethical considerations.

Outcome: We delivered a customized 2-day workshop covering AI fundamentals, ethical frameworks, and hands-on prompt engineering. Teams practiced with their actual product scenarios and developed company-specific AI guidelines.

Result: 90% of participants felt confident evaluating AI opportunities; team created shared vocabulary and ethical guardrails

Executive AI Advisory

3–12 months

Strategic guidance for leaders navigating AI transformation and building AI-literate teams.

You'll walk away with:

  • Product leadership frameworks for the AI era
  • Team capability building strategies
  • Competitive positioning insights
  • Quarterly progress tracking

Best for: executives making strategic AI decisions or building organizational capability.

Learn about advisory services
How it works
  1. 1

    Strategic alignment

    Understand your business objectives, competitive landscape, and organizational readiness

  2. 2

    Regular strategic sessions

    Monthly or bi-weekly advisory meetings to navigate decisions, evaluate opportunities, and solve challenges

  3. 3

    Capability development

    Build frameworks for AI decision-making, team enablement, and responsible governance

  4. 4

    Progress tracking

    Quarterly reviews to assess impact, adjust strategy, and ensure alignment with business goals

Engagement example

"A VP of Product at a consumer software platform managing the transition to AI-first product development"

Challenge: Needed to build organizational AI literacy, establish responsible AI practices, and advise the C-suite on competitive positioning—all while managing a portfolio of products.

Outcome: Through 9 months of advisory partnership, we established AI governance frameworks, trained product leaders, and provided strategic guidance on feature prioritization. The VP successfully led company-wide AI transformation while maintaining product velocity.

Result: AI-literate organization, clear governance, confident leadership

Product Leadership Coaching

3–6 months

Personalized coaching to strengthen product leadership skills and decision-making in AI-first environments.

You'll walk away with:

  • Enhanced product intuition and frameworks
  • Stakeholder management strategies
  • Evidence-based decision-making practices
  • Career development guidance

Best for: product leaders scaling their impact or transitioning into AI product roles.

Schedule a coaching consultation
How it works
  1. 1

    Initial assessment

    Identify your current challenges, career goals, and areas for growth

  2. 2

    Personalized coaching plan

    Create a custom development plan focused on your specific needs and context

  3. 3

    Regular coaching sessions

    Bi-weekly 1:1 sessions working through real scenarios, frameworks, and skill-building

  4. 4

    Progress & reflection

    Ongoing feedback and adjustments to ensure you're building sustainable skills

Engagement example

"A Senior Product Manager transitioning from traditional software to leading AI product initiatives"

Challenge: Strong product fundamentals but lacked confidence in AI-specific product decisions, stakeholder communication around AI risks/benefits, and building buy-in for experimental approaches.

Outcome: Over 4 months of coaching, we worked through real product scenarios, developed AI-specific frameworks for feature evaluation, and practiced stakeholder communication. The PM successfully led their first AI product launch and was promoted to Director of AI Products.

Result: Confident AI product leader, career advancement, successful product launch

Why Partner With Soulful AI

Most AI consultants profit from recommending AI. We profit from helping you make the right decision—which sometimes means saying no.

We Say No

When simpler solutions work better. When data doesn't support the AI use case. When the culture isn't ready. When the ROI doesn't pencil out. That honesty is worth more than a $500K engagement.

We Research First

Every recommendation comes from talking to your stakeholders, understanding your constraints, and examining evidence—not from templates or playbooks. We combine user research with product strategy, not just technology.

We Build Capability

We connect you with trusted implementation partners and ensure your team learns the frameworks and decision-making tools to keep improving after we're done. No dependency on us. That's the goal.

We've Built Products at Scale

11 years at Disney, Twitter, and Microsoft shipping products to hundreds of millions of users. We know the difference between a prototype that demos well and a product that scales.

Ready to Transform Thoughtfully?

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Apply

Share your vision and challenges

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Connect

30-minute alignment discussion

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Transform

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