About Applied AI Advisory

Business-first AI, from strategy to scale

We help leaders cut through the noise and turn AI into measurable business value. We start with business fundamentals—strategy, process, and people—because AI only works when it serves your business, not the other way around.

Our Approach

Most firms sell tools.
We build capability.

Our business-first, tool-agnostic framework helps companies move from scattered pilots to sustainable ROI through clear strategy, strong governance, and practical execution.

Beyond strategy, we also provide the technical AI resources to help you start, manage, and scale your solutions — from pilots to intelligent systems.

Our Applied AI 4-Step Methodology:

1. Assess Capability

Understand where you stand.

2. Align Leadership

Create shared vision and roadmap.

3. Build AI Capability

Establish governance and execute pilots.

4. Unleash at Scale

Redesign workflows and increase adoption.

Meet Your Strategist

Raphael Thomas brings a practitioner’s lens to AI strategy and transformation. As a business owner, investor, and advisor, he’s built and led businesses that used AI to grow faster and operate smarter.

Raphael blends experience in traditional business ownership, investment banking, strategy consulting, and venture capital. He holds an MBA from Michigan Ross and leads multiple businesses, across real estate development/investments, property management, and material supply/distribution.

“Most executives are throwing darts at the board hoping for a bullseye. Why not move the board closer so you can’t miss?”

– Raphael Thomas

Who We Work With

We specialize in helping privately held and mid-market owners, operators, and executive teams in:

Construction & property services

Manufacturing & supply chain

Professional services & knowledge industries

From first AI pilot to scaled transformation, we meet you where you are — and build the structure, skills, and systems to get you where you want to go.

Let's Build Your AI Advantage

Start with a free AI Readiness Assessment or schedule a strategic consultation.
We’ll help you move from experimentation to execution — combining business strategy, real-world experience, and technical expertise to make AI your next competitive advantage.