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Every way to work with Sarthi.

Independent AI advice for CTOs, CIOs, CEOs, boards and private equity funds. Every engagement is led by Shekhar Nirkhe and priced up front. We don't build, so our advice never depends on who writes the code.

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AI Blueprint Sprint

Ten business days on one business area: which AI ideas to fund, what they cost to run, and the architecture to build the top one.

€24,000Fixed fee per business area
Before you sign

AI proposal review

An independent check of a consultancy's, integrator's or vendor's AI build quote: build cost, run cost, payback and lock-in.

€12,000Fixed fee, 5 business days
Before you invest

AI due diligence for private equity

Two weeks on a deal: where AI threatens the target, whether its AI claims hold up in the code, and what the first 100 days should fund.

From €25,000Fixed fee per target
Before you hire

AI leadership hire check

An independent assessment of your CTO, Head of AI or VP of AI finalists, with a written hire or no-hire verdict on each.

€15,000Up to 3 finalists
Before you decide

Leadership AI briefing

A half-day with your executive team or board on the AI opportunities that matter in your industry and which bets to place first.

From €4,000Half-day session
While you build

Fractional AI adviser

Senior judgment every month while AI projects are under way, including oversight of your system integrator.

From €8,000Per month, 3-month minimum
Until you hire one

Fractional CTO

One day a week on your leadership team: technology team, roadmap, vendors, AI and board reporting.

€12,000Per month, 1 day a week, 3-month minimum
After the Sprint

Ongoing support

A monthly review, answers within two business days, and help with architecture, vendor and cost questions.

€4,000Per month, cancel anytime

Not sure which one fits?

Tell us what you're considering. In 30 minutes you'll know which, if any, makes sense.

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