Everything you need to know before we talk.

We work with Maine businesses, nonprofits, municipalities, and educational organizations of any size that are navigating AI adoption — whether you're just starting to explore, already using tools, or dealing with the fallout of ungoverned AI use.

Our primary focus is Maine — Southern Maine in particular. We occasionally work with organizations in neighboring states for virtual engagements, but our mission and community focus is squarely here.

Book a free discovery call — no commitment, no pitch. We'll ask a few questions about your organization, listen to your AI challenges, and tell you honestly what we think would help. If we're not the right fit, we'll say so. Book a call here →

Yes, completely. No credit card, no obligation, no follow-up sales pressure. Discovery calls typically run 30–45 minutes and are designed for us to understand your situation — not to sell you something.

We focus exclusively on responsible AI adoption — training, governance, and policy. We're not a general IT firm, we don't sell AI software, and we're not here to evangelize AI. We're a local, mission-focused organization that helps you use the tools you already have — more safely and strategically.

None. Our training is built for non-technical audiences. We don't assume any prior knowledge and we never use jargon without explaining it first. Teams that have never touched AI and teams actively using it daily both get real value from our sessions.

Workshops range from a focused 2-hour executive briefing to a full-day staff session. We also offer multi-session curricula for organizations that want deeper coverage. The format is determined during scoping.

Yes. We offer executive-specific briefings that focus on governance, strategic adoption, and decision-making rather than day-to-day tool use. Many organizations start here and then roll out broader staff training.

Potentially yes. The Harold Alfond Center / MWDC Compact offers 50% reimbursement on qualifying training costs for member organizations through June 2030. We can discuss eligibility during your discovery call.

Typically 2–4 weeks from discovery call to final report. Smaller organizations often complete in under two weeks.

We start with a discovery call, then conduct a short staff survey and a review of your existing technology stack and any current policies. We may request a follow-up conversation with key department heads. Everything is handled confidentially.

Yes. We sign a confidentiality agreement before beginning any audit. No information about your organization is shared without your explicit permission.

You likely use more AI than you realize — tools like Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Grammarly, Canva, or even customer-facing chatbots all contain AI components. The audit surfaces what's already present and helps you plan from a solid baseline.

Monthly advisory includes: one advisory session per month with a pre-set agenda, written session notes and action items, ongoing AI policy maintenance, vendor and tool evaluation on request, and priority async email support between sessions.

Yes. Engagement tiers can be adjusted at renewal periods. Many organizations start quarterly and move to monthly as their AI adoption grows and questions become more frequent.

No long-term locked-in contracts. Engagements renew on a monthly or quarterly basis and can be paused or discontinued at renewal. We believe our value should speak for itself.

Because we scope all engagements around each organization's actual size, complexity, and needs. A 5-person nonprofit and a 200-person construction firm need different things, and we price accordingly. Discovery calls always include a clear, no-obligation quote.

Yes. As a Low-Profit LLC, we structure our pricing to serve a range of organizations. Grant and sponsorship funding also allows us to deliver services at reduced or no cost to qualifying nonprofits and municipalities.

In many cases, yes. The MWDC Compact offers training cost reimbursement. Various Maine workforce and technology grants may also cover AI governance work. We can help you identify applicable funding during your discovery call.

A Low-Profit LLC (L3C) is a legal structure that prioritizes social mission alongside financial sustainability. It allows us to pursue grant funding and mission-aligned partnerships while operating as a real business — not dependent on donations, not driven purely by profit.

No. We are vendor-neutral. We don't sell AI software, receive commissions from tool recommendations, or have financial relationships with AI companies. Our recommendations are based solely on what's right for your organization.

Portland, Maine. We serve organizations throughout Southern Maine onsite and organizations statewide virtually. We're a Maine-first organization and intend to stay that way.