AI Strategies for the SMB Enterprise
Built by Ben McLendon – executive strategist, MIT-trained AI leader, and hands-on engineer. I combine vision with velocity to help your business implement powerful AI-driven automations, fast.
Why Work With Me?
Most consultants offer either strategic insight or technical implementation. I offer both, with 30 years of enterprise IT leadership and hands-on development capability.
- Executive Fluency: I translate AI into ROI.
- Engineering Mastery: I build tools, workflows, and automations that work.
- Trusted Advisor: I guide your team with clarity and focus.
- Velocity + Vision: I ship fast, with long-term value in mind.
What I Deliver
- RAG-powered knowledge systems
- Custom GPT tools and internal copilots
- AI automations across documents, APIs, and emails
- End-to-end system architecture for real outcomes
Engagement Models
- Fractional AI Partner: $15K–$40K/month
- Fixed-Scope Builds: $25K–$75K per project
- Advisory Sprints: $5K–$15K for workshops, audits, and ideation
Who I Work With
I serve mid-sized businesses (200–2000 employees) looking to:
- Automate internal workflows with AI
- Deploy GPT-powered tools and assistants
- Launch new offerings enhanced by intelligence
- Deliver measurable results—not just PowerPoints