Stop Wasting Money on AI. Start Getting Results.
I help UK business owners (£1-10M revenue) identify where AI actually makes sense, what you should avoid, and how to implement solutions that drive real efficiency gains.
You’re Drowning in AI Hype
Every day brings new AI tools promising to “revolutionise your business.” Meanwhile, you’re left wondering what actually works and what’s just expensive marketing.
❌ Wasting Time on Wrong Tools
Spending weeks evaluating AI solutions that don’t fit your actual business processes
❌ Getting Burned by Promises
Investing in AI that promises everything but delivers little measurable impact
❌ No Clear Implementation Plan
Knowing AI could help but having no systematic way to identify and prioritise opportunities
A Systematic Approach to AI Implementation
As a software engineer and founder, I understand both the technical reality and business impact of AI. I’ll show you exactly where it makes sense for your business.
What I Actually Do:
Identify Real Opportunities
Map your actual business processes and find where AI can deliver genuine efficiency gains
Recommend Practical Solutions
Distinguish between AI hype and tools that will actually work for your specific situation
Implement & Support
Guide implementation and provide ongoing advisory support as your AI advisor
Why I’m Different
- Full-stack software engineer who builds custom solutions
- Can deliver bespoke AI systems when needed
- Honest about when AI isn’t the answer
- Focus on measurable business outcomes
- UK-based, UK-focused service
About Jake Holmes
A software engineer who speaks business - bridging the gap between AI possibilities and practical implementation.
My journey into AI wasn’t typical. I started as an Software engineer, became a product manager, then founded my own consultancy. Each role taught me something crucial: technology only works when it solves real problems.
What sets me apart? I’ve been on both sides of the table. I’ve felt the frustration of being promised revolutionary solutions that barely work. I’ve also experienced the genuine excitement of implementing AI that transforms how a business operates. This perspective shapes everything I do.
My philosophy is simple: AI should make your life easier, not more complicated. If a solution requires a PhD to understand or takes longer to implement than the time it saves, it’s probably not right for your business.
⛵Beyond the Code
I’m a certified sailing and windsurf instructor. There’s something about reading the wind, adjusting your approach in real-time, and working with natural forces rather than against them. It’s taught me patience, adaptability, and the importance of understanding your environment before making moves. These lessons apply just as much to business transformation as they do to navigating changing weather.
My Commitment to You
Radical Honesty
I’ll tell you when AI won’t help. Sometimes the best solution is better processes, not more technology.
Skin in the Game
I build what I recommend. If I suggest a solution, it’s because I’ve either implemented it successfully or would stake my reputation on it.
Long-term Thinking
Your success is my success. I’m not interested in quick wins that fall apart in six months.
Ready to have an honest conversation about AI in your business?
The IMPACT Framework
My systematic methodology for identifying AI opportunities and implementing solutions that deliver measurable business value.
Inventory
Task Discovery & Documentation
- • Map all business processes
- • Document current workflows
- • Identify pain points
- • Analyse system interactions
Measure
Resource Analysis & Prioritisation
- • Quantify time and cost impact
- • Calculate potential ROI
- • Prioritise opportunities
- • Assess implementation complexity
Plan
Solution Design & Selection
- • Evaluate solution options
- • Design implementation approach
- • Select appropriate technologies
- • Create deployment roadmap
Activate
Implementation Planning
- • Phased rollout strategy
- • Staff training programmes
- • Change management support
- • Quality assurance protocols
Culture
Innovation Culture Development
- • Build AI-first mindset
- • Develop internal champions
- • Create feedback loops
- • Foster continuous improvement
Track
Performance Analytics
- • Monitor ROI and efficiency gains
- • Track adoption rates
- • Measure quality improvements
- • Optimise performance continuously
How I Can Help Your Business
From strategic advisory to custom AI solutions - flexible engagement options designed around your needs.
AI Strategy & Advisory
Ongoing strategic support to help you navigate AI opportunities and avoid costly mistakes.
- Regular strategy calls
- Tool evaluation and recommendations
- Implementation guidance
- Minimum 6-month commitment
IMPACT Assessment
Complete analysis of your business using the IMPACT framework to identify AI opportunities.
- Complete process mapping
- Prioritised opportunity list
- Detailed implementation roadmap
- ROI projections for each opportunity
Custom AI Development
When off-the-shelf solutions aren’t enough, I build bespoke AI systems tailored to your exact requirements.
- Custom software solutions
- AI system integrations
- End-to-end project delivery
- Software engineer expertise
Ready to Stop Wasting Money on AI?
Book a free 30-minute strategy call to discuss your business and how AI could genuinely help.
Get Started with Your AI Strategy
Tell me about your business and I’ll get back to you with next steps