// AI Consulting Protocol
AI Consulting.
Strategy that ships.
Most AI consulting ends with a PDF. Ours ends with working code. We advise, build, and deploy — from the first AI strategy workshop to production-ready systems on your servers. GDPR-compliant. Open source. Fair pricing.
// Why AI Consulting
87% of AI projects
fail without strategy.
of AI projects never reach production — mostly due to missing strategy, wrong use cases, or missing data.
Companies with a clear AI strategy achieve 3× higher ROI than those who simply "try AI."
From the first workshop to a working prototype. We validate fast — before you invest in the wrong technology.
// Our Approach
AI consulting that
builds, not just presents.
AI Readiness Assessment
Where does your company stand? We analyze existing processes, data infrastructure, team competencies, and AI potential. Result: a clear status report and priority list.
Use Case Discovery
Not every problem needs AI. We identify the use cases with the highest impact-to-effort ratio and build a strategic roadmap.
Rapid Prototyping
We build a working prototype in 2-4 weeks — with real data, real APIs, real results. Not a demo. A system you can test and evaluate.
Production & Scale
What works gets deployed. AI Automation, AI Agents, RAG systems — we bring prototypes to production-ready systems.
Enablement & Handover
Your team takes over. Through AI Workshops, documentation, and structured handover, we ensure you become independent and don't need permanent external support.
// Deliverables
What you get
from our consulting.
AI Readiness Report
Status quo, data maturity, process map, quick wins — all in one document. No filler, pure substance.
Use Case Portfolio
Prioritized list of AI use cases with effort estimate, expected ROI, and technical requirements.
Implementation Roadmap
Phased plan with milestones, budget, resource requirements, and technology decisions. Your AI strategy in actionable format.
Working Prototype
No mockups. A functional AI system running on your infrastructure that you can test with real data.
GDPR & Compliance Check
AI Act readiness, data protection impact assessment, AVV templates — your AI is legally secure from day one.
Team Enablement
Workshops, documentation, video walkthroughs. Your team understands the system and can maintain and develop it further.
// Target Groups
Who benefits from
our AI consulting?
SMEs & Mittelstand
You know AI is important but don't know where to start? We show you the highest-impact use cases and build the first prototype together.
Startups & Scale-ups
You want to build AI into your product? We advise on architecture, tech stack, and implementation — and build if needed.
Enterprise & Corporate
Your AI initiative is stuck? We cut through the committees and build a prototype that demonstrates real value — not another strategy deck.
// FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
About AI Consulting.
What does AI consulting look like at AI Pirates?
Not PowerPoint. We start with your actual processes, identify the highest-impact use cases, build a prototype in 2-4 weeks, and scale what works. Every engagement ends with working code, not a slide deck.
How long does an AI consulting project take?
AI Readiness Assessment: 1-2 weeks. Strategy & Roadmap: 2-4 weeks. First prototype: 4-6 weeks. From initial contact to the first productive AI system, it typically takes 6-10 weeks.
Is AI consulting relevant for small and mid-sized businesses?
Especially for SMEs. They benefit the most because every automated hour counts more. We work with open source tools and fair pricing — you don't need an enterprise budget to use AI productively.
What does AI consulting cost?
AI Readiness Assessment from 3,000 EUR, Strategy & Roadmap from 5,000 EUR, Implementation projects from 10,000 EUR. Our daily rate is 1,800 EUR. No hidden fees, no retainer traps.
Do we need to use cloud services?
No. We build systems that run on your infrastructure — self-hosted LLMs via Ollama, local vector databases, EU hosting. Cloud APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic) are optional and only used when they deliver clear added value.
What technologies do you use?
Open source first: n8n for workflow automation, LangChain for AI agents, Ollama for local LLMs, PostgreSQL + pgvector for RAG, Docker for deployment. Commercial APIs where they deliver clear added value.
// Let's Talk
Ready for
real AI consulting?
30-minute Discovery Call — free of charge. We identify the highest-impact use case for your business and sketch out the approach.
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