AI Consulting for Austin SMBs
Where do I even start with AI?
We help Austin businesses with $1M–$50M in revenue identify and implement practical AI opportunities. From first audit to working automation in 90 days. Not 12 months.
Led by a Big Tech AI Program Leader
Austin SMB Market Snapshot
91%
report improved revenue
after AI adoption
55%
of SMBs now use AI
(up from 39% in 2024)
3.7×
average ROI on generative
AI investments
40%
say they don't know
where to start
Source: Yahoo Finance/Big Sur AI 2025 SMB Report
The Problem
You know AI is changing everything. You’re just not sure how it applies to your business.
You’re not alone. Austin business owners face three consistent barriers to AI adoption.
"It sounds scary and complex"
AI tools seem designed for tech companies, not real businesses. The jargon alone is overwhelming LLMs, machine learning, neural networks. Where does a normal business even begin?
“When we hear about AI, it sounds scary… In terms of daily life and AI tools, it’s not something to be afraid of.”
— Julie Niehoff, Distance Learning Media (Austin)
"We can't afford enterprise solutions"
McKinsey charges $350–$500/hour with $100K+ minimums. Salesforce Einstein costs $560/user/month. These solutions are built for Fortune 500 budgets, not growing Austin businesses.
“One of our biggest problems is keeping up with larger companies.”
— Shani Montique-Ahmad, Franklin Music Academy (Austin)
"We don't have AI expertise in-house"
You can't hire a full-time AI specialist, and you shouldn't have to. But without technical guidance, you're choosing between expensive trial-and-error or doing nothing at all.
“Our community should help small businesses access affordable AI solutions.”
— Austin Technology Council
THE GAP
Enterprise consulting doesn't fit your Business
Big consulting firms deliver strategy documents, not working solutions. They require 12–18 month transformation programs when you need results in 90 days. Their minimum engagements start at $100K beyond most SMB budgets.
Meanwhile, cheap offshore options can’t understand your market, your customers, or your real operational challenges.
Xolvion Labs fills that gap. Enterprise, grade thinking. SMB appropriate pricing. Actually implemented solutions.
ENTERPRISE FIRMS
XOLVION LABS
Initial engagement
$100K–$250K minimum
$7,500–$15,000
Time to first results
6–18 months
30–90 days
Who does the work?
Junior analysts
Senior consultant (me)
Deliverable
Strategy deck
Working automation
Contract terms
Multi-year commitment
Month-to-month
INDUSTRIES WE SERVE
Highest-opportunity verticals for AI transformation
We specialize in industries where AI adoption is low but potential is high. Meaning your competitors probably aren’t doing this yet.
High Opportunity
Construction
7.2%
Current AI adoption (OECD 2024)
Austin’s construction boom. Samsung’s $17B plant, Tesla Gigafactory expansion. Creates massive opportunity. Yet 45% of firms have zero AI implementation.
High Opportunity
Legal Services
17–24%
Adoption for firms under 10 attorneys
Solo and small firm adoption lags 40%+ firms by half. Data privacy concerns and $2K–$10K/month tool costs create barriers we help solve.
High Opportunity
Food & Beverage
7.8%
Current AI adoption (OECD 2024)
Austin’s restaurant and brewery scene faces thin margins that limit tech investment. But AI in F&B is projected to grow from $9.7B to $49B by 2029.
We also work with businesses across these sectors:
Real Estate
Healthcare Practices
Professional Services
Nonprofits
Accounting
Financial Services
SERVICES & PRICING
Four ways to work together
Transparent pricing. No “contact for quote.” Start with a low-risk assessment, then expand as you see results.
TIER 1
AI Readiness Assessment
$7,500–$15,000
The strategic entry point. We audit your operations and deliver a prioritized roadmap for AI implementation.
- 6–8 stakeholder interviews
- Technology & data infrastructure audit
- AI Readiness Scorecard (5 pillars)
- Top 3–5 opportunities ranked by ROI
- 90-day implementation roadmap
- Executive presentation + written report
TIER 2. Most Popular
AI Implementation
$15,000–$75,000
Hands on help turning audit recommendations into working automations. We build it, you use it.
- Conversational AI / Chatbots ($25K–$50K)
- Workflow Automation ($15K–$35K)
- Analytics Dashboards ($30K–$75K)
- Integration with your existing tools
- Team training included
- 30-day post-launch support
TIER 3
Fractional AI Advisor
$2,500–$10,000/mo
Ongoing strategic partnership. Like having a part-time CTO focused on your AI transformation.
- 5–20 hours/month of dedicated support
- Weekly or bi-weekly strategy syncs
- Vendor evaluation & selection
- Technical hiring interview support
- Architecture review & guidance
- Same-day response for urgent issues
TIER 4
AI Workshops
$2,500–$8,000
Train your team to identify and leverage AI opportunities. Perfect for leadership offsites or team development.
- Executive AI Briefing (half-day)
- Team AI Immersion (full-day)
- AI Enablement Series (3 sessions)
- Hands-on prompt engineering
- Custom materials for your industry
- 30-day follow-up Q&A access
Bundle & save : Combine Assessment + Implementation for a complete “AI Quick Start” package. Assessment + Workshop bundles also available.
OUR APPROACH
From “where do I start?” to working automation
We follow a simple, proven methodology. The same approach I’ve used leading AI programs at one of the world’s largest technology companies, adapted for SMB scale.
1
Discovery Call
20 minutes to understand your challenges and see if we're a fit. No pitch, no pressure.
Free · 20 min
2
AI Readiness Audit
Deep-dive assessment of your operations, data, and technology. Identify the opportunities with highest ROI.
2–3 weeks
3
Quick-Win Implementation
Build and deploy your first AI automation. Real results you can measure, not just recommendations.
4–12 weeks
4
Scale & Optimize
Expand what's working. Add new automations. Build internal capability over time.
Ongoing
Big Tech
AI Program Leadership
By day, I lead AI infrastructure programs at one of the world’s largest technology companies. Managing a global team responsible for systems that power AI and cloud services for billions of users. I’ve spent 17+ years delivering complex technical programs at major technology and energy companies across four continents.
I started Xolvion Labs because I kept meeting Austin business owners who felt left behind by the AI revolution. Not because the tools weren’t available, but because nobody was showing them how to apply enterprise-grade thinking at their scale.
My approach is simple: start with the workflow, identify what actually needs automation, and build a practical plan to get there. Same methodology I’ve developed leading cross-functional programs at scale in Big Tech. Different scale, same results focus.
Big Tech
AI Infrastructure Programs
17+ Years
Technical Leadership
P.Eng., PMP
Professional Engineer & PMP
4 Continents
Global Project Delivery
Our Commitment
If the AI Readiness Assessment doesn't identify at least three actionable opportunities with combined annual value exceeding 5× the assessment fee, I'll refund the difference.
You’re investing in results—not slide decks.Ready to find out where you should start?
Book a free 20-minute discovery call. We’ll discuss your biggest operational challenges and whether an AI audit makes sense for your business. No pitch. No pressure. Just a practical conversation.
Or reach out directly: [email protected]