The AI Ladder

Start small. Prove value. Scale what works

The AI Ladder helps Māori, Pacific, and values-led organisations choose the right next step with AI, based on context, readiness, governance needs, and capacity.

Whether you are exploring AI for the first time or preparing to implement practical systems, the Ladder gives you a clear pathway from early understanding to governed implementation.

  • A clear next step, not more noise

  • Systems and workflows you can actually use

  • Relationship-first, culturally grounded delivery

Not sure where to start?

The AI Ladder helps you choose the right level of support based on your context, readiness, risks, and capacity. Start with learning if you need quick wins, choose planning support if you need clarity, or move into implementation once priorities and responsibilities are clear.

Your Path on the AI Ladder

Choose the right next step for your organisation

Not sure which step is right? The AI Ladder breaks the journey into clear stages, from early learning and quick wins through to planning, governance-grade diagnostics, and done-for-you implementation. Each step is designed to help you make better decisions, reduce risk, and move at a pace that fits your context, capacity, and responsibilities.

  • Quick wins first – Start small, prove value, and build confidence

  • Clear progression – Move from diagnosis to implementation at the right pace

  • Governance-grade delivery – Keep decisions structured, documented, and sustainable

Prices are shown in USD unless otherwise stated.

1. Learn & Build

Quick wins and practical resources to build momentum

Best for people and small teams who want practical resources to reduce admin, improve consistency, and build confidence with AI before investing in deeper support.

  • $59.99

Start with the Mahi, Not the AI Tool: AI Readiness Workbook

A practical AI readiness workbook for Māori, Pacific, and values-led organisations. Use it to start with the mahi, identify where AI may help, what needs protecting, how ready your people are, and what safe next step makes sense.

2. Plan & Diagnose

Clarity, prioritisation, and a roadmap you can execute

Best for organisations that want to stop experimenting randomly and decide what to implement first, with governance, data safety, copyright, transparency, and practical value in mind.

  • Free

Introductory Kōrero / Talanoa

A relaxed 30-minute relationship-first meeting to introduce ourselves properly, understand your mahi, and hear your priorities in your own words. From there, we can explore whether there may be a useful next step, with no sales pressure or obligation.

  • $750

Practical AI Snapshot

Recommended first paid step when your organisation needs clarity before choosing tools, training, automation, or implementation. A focused first map to identify safe AI opportunities, areas that need care, and the first practical priorities before moving further.

  • $299

AI Systems Consult

A focused 60-minute session for organisations that already have a specific AI workflow, system, or implementation question. Clarify priorities, tool options, risks, and next steps before moving into setup or deeper diagnostic work.

  • $5,000 or 2 monthly payments of $2,650

AI Health Check

A governance-grade AI diagnostic for organisations ready to assess opportunities, risks, tools, responsibilities, and investment decisions. Includes a detailed review, 90-day roadmap, report, and handover call to support safer, more structured AI adoption.

3. Implement & Scale

Done-for-you setup to deploy workflows and systems

Best for organisations ready to build practical AI workflows and systems once priorities, risks, responsibilities, and scope are clear.

  • $799

Done-for-You AI Automation Setup

One high-impact AI or automation workflow set up for your business. Includes kickoff, intake, build, testing, handover notes, and short post-launch support. Best when you already know the workflow you want improved or automated.

  • $1,499

AI Growth System: Done-for-You

A connected set of AI and automation workflows built for your business across marketing, admin, customer support, or follow-up. Best for organisations ready to improve consistency and reduce manual work after priorities and scope are clear.

Want to know where to start with AI?

Get a clear first map before choosing tools, training, or implementation.

The Practical AI Snapshot helps identify safe opportunities, areas that need care, and the first practical priorities.

You leave with a short report and a recommended next step.