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AI Readiness Scorecard — Find Out Exactly Where AI Fits in Your Business

The AI Readiness Scorecard is a free, 2-minute assessment that evaluates your business across five critical dimensions: process readiness, data readiness, technology readiness, team readiness, and strategic readiness.

  • Your overall AI readiness score
  • Breakdown across all five dimensions
  • Specific recommendations for where to start
  • Personalized assessment of best-fit AI tools
Interactive assessment 2 minutes Free — no credit card
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The Non-Technical Founder's AI Playbook — Implement AI in 90 Days Without Writing Code

The comprehensive guide covering everything from assessing your AI readiness to selecting tools, building your 90-day implementation roadmap, and avoiding the seven most common mistakes.

  • AI Readiness Assessment framework
  • Phase-by-phase 90-day implementation roadmap
  • Tool selection guides for content, customer service, operations
  • Real cost breakdowns for small business AI
  • The 7 most common AI implementation mistakes
PDF ebook (25-35 pages) Free download By Carlos E. Vargas
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Latest Insights on AI, Technology Strategy, and Growth

Practical, no-hype articles on AI implementation, Fractional CTO insights, and technology strategy for founders.

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The Complete Guide to Fractional CTO Services

Everything you need to know: what a Fractional CTO is, what they do day-to-day, how much they cost, when you need one, and how to evaluate candidates. Includes pricing data and a Fractional CTO vs. Full-Time CTO comparison.

Long-form guide (2,800+ words) Free — no download required
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Tools to Help You Make Better Technology Decisions

AI Readiness Scorecard

Assess your business across 5 dimensions and get personalized recommendations.

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Technology Stack Checklist

Compare your current stack against the recommended stack and identify gaps.

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Fractional CTO Readiness Assessment

Answer 7 questions to find out if your business has outgrown DIY technology management.

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Need Personalized Guidance?

These resources are designed to help you get started. If your business needs hands-on technology leadership, the next step is a conversation.

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