Smarter Systems Begin with Smarter Thinking
AI consulting to help your team think strategically, act confidently, and innovate successfully.
As AI reshapes industries, the future belongs to teams who can learn, adapt, and apply design thinking effectively.
Part Consulting. Part Training
AI advice often feels abstract or overwhelming, we make it practical and human.
We blend strategy, design thinking, and AI to create solutions that work for your business and your people — and mentor your team through hands-on learning to sustain them long after the project ends.
Each project includes
STEP 1
DISCOVERY
We'll get to know your people, processes, challenges, and strategic goals.
STEP 2
EXPLORATION
We’ll explore opportunities tailored to your business and teach your team to use design thinking to drive strategy long after the project ends.
STEP 3
TRAINING
We turn strategy into an action plan, guiding your team through implementation to build momentum for what’s next.
Part Consulting. Part Training
AI advice often feels abstract or overwhelming, we make it practical and human.
We blend strategy, design thinking, and AI to create solutions that work for your business and your people — and mentor your team through hands-on learning to sustain them long after the project ends.
Each project includes
STEP 1
DISCOVERY
We'll get to know your people, processes, challenges, and strategic goals.
STEP 2
EXPLORATION
We’ll explore opportunities tailored to your business and teach your team to use design thinking to drive strategy long after the project ends.
STEP 3
TRAINING
We turn strategy into an action plan, guiding your team through implementation to build momentum for what’s next.
Tiered Services that Meet You Today & Move You Toward Tomorrow
AI Readiness Audit
Understanding where you are & identifying what’s next.
We assess your data practices, digital maturity, and business processes to identify realistic AI opportunities and map your short- and long-term roadmap.
Timeline: 3–4 weeks
STARTER TIER
Snapshot of digital maturity + 30-min consultation
STANDARD TIER
Full readiness report, 3–5 use cases, and 6-month roadmap
STRATEGIC TIER
Everything in the standard tier + executive presentation and cultural readiness plan
AI-as-a-Role LLM Implementation
Reimagining AI as a functional member of the team.
We design and test a Large Language Model to function as a defined “role” (like a Marketing Assistant or Customer Support Specialist) so you can see how AI can work within your team, not just for it.
Timeline: 5–6 weeks
STARTER TIER
Role exploration + prototype design | LLM Role Canvas + Mockup
STANDARD TIER
Working prototype with one-week testing | Prototype + Role Playbook + Pilot Report
STRATEGIC TIER
Fully operationalized pilot with workflow integration | Everything in Standard + 30-day Support
AI Roadmap & Strategy Workshop
Aligning vision with direction & making AI make sense.
We'll host a collaborative, design-thinking workshop that helps leadership define AI goals, governance, and adoption strategy. We explore opportunities, align priorities, and create a clear, actionable roadmap for implementation.
Timeline: 1–2 weeks
STARTER TIER
90-minute AI Discovery Session | Editable AI Strategy Canvas
STANDARD TIER
Half-day leadership workshop | Canvas + Summary Report + 90-day Action Plan
STRATEGIC TIER
Full-day strategy & governance retreat | Everything in Standard + Governance Framework + Facilitation Deck
AI Process Optimization Sprint
Building workflows that work smarter.
We analyze and redesign one of your existing workflows — using AI and automation to eliminate manual tasks, increase efficiency, and free your team to focus on higher-value work. Each sprint delivers measurable improvements and practical tools your team can immediately apply.
Timeline: 4–5 weeks
STARTER TIER
Process mapping and improvement plan | As-Is/To-Be Maps + Opportunity Report
STANDARD TIER
Workflow automation prototype | Prototype + SOP + Staff Training
STRATEGIC TIER
Full implementation and performance dashboard | Everything in Standard + Dashboard + 60-day Support
Led by Experience. Driven By Purpose. Defined by Excellence.
Every project is led by Dr. Abhi Gupta, an award-winning professor, consultant, and Director of the Saint Louis University MBA Data Practicum program.
His proven mentorship model blends professional rigor with the creativity of top-performing students, ensuring every engagement meets consulting-level standards and delivers reliable, high-quality results.
Together, we advance Ideate Forward’s mission: to bridge education and industry — creating meaningful solutions that move organizations forward and empower the next generation of leaders.
Led by Experience. Driven By Purpose. Defined by Excellence.
Every project is led by Dr. Abhi Gupta, an award-winning professor, consultant, and Director of the Saint Louis University MBA Data Practicum program.
His proven mentorship model blends professional rigor with the creativity of top-performing students, ensuring every engagement meets consulting-level standards and delivers reliable, high-quality results.
Together, we advance Ideate Forward’s mission: to bridge education and industry — creating meaningful solutions that move organizations forward and empower the next generation of leaders.
