Raphael Thomas is the founder of Applied AI Advisory. He is a Charlotte-based strategy consultant, former investment banker, and AI practitioner who brings an investment-grade diligence process to every engagement.
Why Applied AI Advisory
Raphael founded Applied AI Advisory out of frustration. When he needed help implementing AI in his own businesses, everyone he talked to was either selling a one-off solution that didn’t fit or pushing a massive tech project before he could prove value. After learning AI the hard way, he made it his mission to simplify it — giving business owners and operators the support they actually need to win with AI, without the hype. He prides himself on being straight with clients and putting their interests first. Today, he leads a team of 11 working to make AI practical and profitable for small and mid-sized businesses.