# Applied AI Advisory — llms.txt
# https://appliedaiadvisory.com

## About
Applied AI Advisory is a boutique AI consulting firm based in Charlotte, NC, serving SMBs in construction, manufacturing, property services, real estate, and professional services. We provide strategy-first AI adoption roadmaps that deliver measurable ROI.

## Expertise Areas
- AI strategy and use case identification for operations-heavy businesses
- AI governance frameworks and responsible AI adoption
- 90-day quick-win AI pilot programs
- AI workforce training and workflow redesign
- AI readiness assessment and ROI calculation

## Key Pages
- AI Roadmap (Services): /ai-roadmap
- Foundation Package: /ai-roadmap/foundation
- Growth Package: /ai-roadmap/growth
- Enterprise Package: /ai-roadmap/enterprise
- Industries: /industries
- AI Insights (Blog): /ai-insights
- AI Readiness Assessment: /tools/ai-readiness-assessment
- ROI Calculator: /tools/ai-roi-calculator
- Charlotte AI Partner: /charlotte-ai-partner
- Book Consultation: /consultation

## Founder
Raphael Thomas — Former Wells Fargo Investment Banker, Strategy Consultant at Slalom, Lean Six Sigma expert, real estate syndicator (Astride Capital). Charlotte-based.

## Contact
- Address: 1404 Fontana Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28206
- Phone: (952) 933-0090