AI Made Simple, Actionable, and Human
We help independent consultants and small businesses use AI to solve real problems—not chase hype. Our job isn't to build another tool. It's to help you think better, move faster, and make AI work for you.
The AI Consulting Difference
No enterprise complexity. No six-month roadmaps. No transformation theater.
We translate complexity into clarity, and clarity into execution. Fast, focused engagements that prove value before you scale.
How Our Consulting Works
We help you find where AI creates real value in your business through three core offerings:
AI Clarity Audits
Identify where automation, insight, and augmentation can save time or increase revenue.
Most consultants and small businesses waste time on the wrong AI experiments. We map your value chain to find the weakest links where AI can drive real ROI.
What you get:
- Value chain analysis to find high-impact opportunities
- Process maturity assessment
- AI opportunity map with clear priorities
- Quick-win recommendations you can implement immediately
Timeline: 1-2 weeks
Perfect for: Independent consultants and small firms exploring where AI creates real value without wasting money on the wrong tools.
Co-Design Labs
Prototype AI-enabled solutions that actually fit your workflow and customers.
We don't hand you a solution and disappear. We co-create and test prototypes with you, ensuring what we build actually works in your world.
What you get:
- Collaborative design workshops with your team
- Working prototype or pilot solution
- User testing and feedback integration
- Iteration until it fits your workflow
- Documentation and handoff
Timeline: 3-4 weeks
Perfect for: Teams ready to experiment but need expert guidance to build the right thing the first time.
AI Sprints & Roadmaps
Build fast, low-risk experiments that prove results before scaling.
We use the OODA Loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act) to move quickly from idea to validated result. What works scales. What doesn't gets replaced fast.
What you get:
- 2-4 week focused sprint on a specific use case
- Working solution or pilot
- Performance metrics and results validation
- Clear roadmap for scaling what works
- Skills uplift so you can maintain it
Outcome:
- Clarity on what's worth doing
- Confidence in how to do it
- Capability to keep doing it
Timeline: 2-4 weeks per sprint
Perfect for: Small businesses that need to move fast and prove value before investing more.
The Imbila Method
We move from ideas to action—fast.
Every Studio engagement follows three phases:
Phase 1: Research & Frame
Understand where AI matters most in your specific context.
→ Output: AI Clarity Report, Value Chain Map
Phase 2: Experiment & Design
Co-create and test prototypes with your team.
→ Output: Prototype, Pilot Results, Design Workshop
Phase 3: Execute & Scale
Implement, automate, and embed learnings.
→ Output: Roadmap, Performance Metrics, Skills Uplift
Frame → Design → Execute → Learn → Frame
Why AI Consulting Works
Clarity, not chaos. Speed, not risk.
- AI consulting grounded in structure and repeatability
- Fast, lightweight experiments replace big, expensive projects
- Each step delivers something tangible—insight, prototype, or process change
- Built for adaptability: what works scales, what doesn't gets replaced fast
"Because the smartest system is the one that keeps learning."
Who We Work With
We partner with people who want to work smarter, not harder.
Ideal Clients:
- Independent consultants needing AI leverage
- Small firms (under 20 people) exploring automation
- Agencies modernizing client delivery
- Professional services firms optimizing workflows
- Solo practitioners building scalable practices
What You Get
Every consulting engagement leaves you with tangible outcomes:
- A clear AI opportunity map
- A working prototype or pilot
- A tailored roadmap for scale
- Skills uplift for your team
Optional Add-ons:
- Imbila Dojo Access: Ongoing AI capability training and community support
- AI System Map: Full stack, data-to-decision blueprint for your business
- White-labeled Playbook: Documentation you can share with your team or clients
Pricing Philosophy
No surprises. No hourly billing nightmares.
Consulting engagements are project-based with clear deliverables and fixed pricing. We scope together, agree on outcomes, and deliver—no scope creep, no hidden fees.
Investment typically ranges from R15,000 to R75,000 depending on complexity and timeline.
First AI Clarity Session (45 minutes) is free—no obligations, just clarity on whether we're the right fit.
Ready to Get Started?
Let's have a conversation about where you are and where you want to go. No sales pitch—just a straightforward discussion about whether Studio is right for you.
Book Your Free Clarity Session →
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Consulting different from Enterprise services?
Studio is designed for independent consultants and small businesses (under 20 people) who need practical AI leverage without enterprise complexity. No governance frameworks, no board presentations—just fast, focused solutions.
How long does a typical consulting engagement take?
Clarity Audits: 1-2 weeks. Co-Design Labs: 3-4 weeks. AI Sprints: 2-4 weeks. You can be up and running with working solutions in under a month.
Do I need technical expertise to work with you?
No. We handle the technical implementation and train you on what you need to know. Our goal is to leave you with solutions you can maintain.
Can I start with one service and add more later?
Absolutely. Most clients start with a Clarity Audit, then move to a Sprint or Co-Design Lab based on what we discover.
What if the solution doesn't work?
We work iteratively. If something isn't delivering results, we pivot fast. You're never locked into a solution that doesn't work.
Do you work remotely?
Yes. consulting engagements are designed for remote collaboration, though we're happy to meet in person if you're in South Africa.
What's included in the free Clarity Session?
A 45-minute conversation where we discuss your biggest time drains, explore quick-win opportunities, and determine if Studio is a good fit. No strings attached.