Fractional AI Advisory

Flexible AI expertise, without the full-time overhead.

Stillwater’s Fractional AI Advisory service gives your leadership team on-demand access to expert support in AI governance, risk, and strategy scaled to fit your pace and priorities. Whether you're building new AI capabilities, responding to regulatory shifts, or aligning internal teams, we act as your embedded advisor. You get continuity, clarity, and strategic firepower without hiring a full-time AI lead.

What’s Included

This service is scoped collaboratively but often includes:

  • Executive & Board Advisory
    Translating fast-moving AI developments into clear, actionable insights for leadership.

  • Policy & Governance Oversight
    Reviewing and shaping internal governance practices to align with your risk tolerance, culture, and compliance obligations.

  • AI Risk & Use Case Reviews
    Ongoing input on AI product decisions, vendor reviews, or use case approvals.

  • Standards & Framework Alignment
    Support aligning with ISO 42001, NIST AI RMF, the EU AI Act, or sector-specific regulations.

  • Cross-Team Collaboration
    Acting as a connective tissue across legal, data, product, and engineering teams — making sure risk, ethics, and impact stay on the radar.

Ideal For

  • Organizations without in-house AI governance expertise

  • Startups building foundational risk and compliance processes

  • Enterprises navigating multiple jurisdictions or internal stakeholders

  • Nonprofits and public-sector teams seeking practical AI strategy

Advisory Format

We offer two tiers of advisory support:

  • Core Advisory (Up to 10 hrs/month)
    Strategic check-ins, asynchronous reviews, and access for questions and internal support.
    Best for startups or nonprofits getting governance off the ground.

  • Integrated Advisory (20–25 hrs/month)
    A deeper advisory partnership with standing calls, document reviews, and ongoing collaboration across workstreams.
    Best for organizations navigating higher risk, complexity, or scrutiny.

Let’s Talk

We’ll tailor the scope to your needs and operating reality. Reach out to schedule a discovery call and learn how fractional advisory can support your AI journey.

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