AI Advisory & Leadership

Fractional CAIO — Hourly Advisory

Chief AI Officer advice by the hour, for leaders making AI decisions without the team to validate them.

Investment
$300 per hour
Timeline
Flexible
Delivered by
Xenai Digital

What this engagement is

Part-time AI product ownership for enterprises implementing artificial intelligence solutions. Strategic leadership and hands-on guidance for AI initiatives without the cost or commitment of a full-time AI executive. Flexible engagement scaled to your project — from initial AI roadmap development through to ongoing capability building.

Who this is for

  • Companies developing AI-powered products or implementing AI automation
  • Enterprises scaling AI capabilities strategically while building internal expertise
  • Teams running machine learning implementations who need experienced product leadership
  • Organisations that want to avoid a full-time AI hire but still need senior direction

What’s included

  • AI strategy and roadmap aligned with business objectives and technical capabilities
  • Product development leadership across cross-functional AI teams
  • Stakeholder management bridging technical and business teams
  • Performance and analytics — KPIs, monitoring and ROI optimisation
  • Innovation and implementation guidance on emerging AI opportunities
  • Team mentoring to develop internal AI capabilities
  • AI governance and best-practice frameworks

How we’ll work together

  1. 1

    Shape

    Agree scope, cadence and accountability. Roll into existing governance rather than building parallel structures.

  2. 2

    Operate

    Week-in-week-out involvement at the decisions that matter. Monthly written update.

  3. 3

    Step back

    Transition to internal leadership once the capability is in place — or continue, month-to-month.

Frequently asked questions

How do we get started?
Book a free 30-minute consultation. We’ll confirm whether this is the right engagement for you. If it isn’t, we’ll tell you — and often suggest where to look next.
What if we need something slightly different?
The scope is a starting point, not a contract. We adapt once we’ve met the team and seen the real situation. Any scope changes are agreed in writing before we start.
Who actually delivers the work?
Engagements are delivered through Xenai Digital, with Robin leading the work. For larger pieces, specialist partners are brought in for specific disciplines — always named in the scope before we start.
What happens after we’re done?
You own everything we produce. We stay available for follow-up questions at no extra charge for 30 days. After that, we can roll into a lighter ongoing advisory arrangement if useful.

Ready to talk?

Book a free consultation — we’ll decide together whether this engagement is the right next step.

Book a free consultation