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A 30-minute discovery call to understand your operations and decide whether AI makes sense for you. No pitch, no pressure.

You'll be meeting with

Jake Rosenegger

Founder, Steelhead · Calgary, Alberta

I help small and mid-market businesses across Calgary, Alberta, and North America replace generic AI tools with custom systems built around their actual workflows. On the call, we'll talk about how your team operates today and where automation could earn its keep. If AI is not the right answer, I'll tell you that.

30-Minute Discovery Call

30 minutes · Video call

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Common questions before you book.

The questions we hear most when prospects are deciding whether to grab a slot. The full FAQ covers a lot more.

How is your pricing structured, and what is the typical investment?

Pricing is structured around transparent, fixed-fee milestones rather than unpredictable hourly rates. While bespoke system builds typically range from $15,000 to $75,000 based on complexity, engagements begin with a low-risk Paid Discovery phase. This ensures precise scoping and a guaranteed fixed price before full development begins.

As a solo operator, what happens if you become unavailable?

Business continuity is engineered into every engagement. All custom AI systems are built on standard, thoroughly documented architectures. Clients retain full ownership of the codebase and administrative access. In the event of unforeseen unavailability, comprehensive handover documentation ensures your systems continue operating without disruption.

Will this AI system replace my current employees?

Our approach focuses on augmentation, not replacement. The goal is to eliminate the repetitive, low-value administrative friction that frustrates your top performers. By automating routine data entry and reporting, your team is freed to focus on high-value strategic work, ultimately improving employee retention and job satisfaction.

How is this different from buying an off-the-shelf tool like Microsoft Copilot?

Off-the-shelf tools are generic and rely heavily on your employees knowing how to prompt them effectively. We build agentic workflows integrated directly into your operations. Instead of a chat interface, we deploy automated systems that autonomously execute multi-step workflows without requiring constant human intervention.

How do you handle the privacy and security of our proprietary data?

Data security is paramount. We deploy enterprise-tier models via secure API endpoints where zero client data is used to train public models. Architectures are designed to comply strictly with PIPEDA. Data remains encrypted at rest, and your proprietary information never becomes part of the public AI domain.

How long does it take to see a return on investment?

Most clients achieve functional deployment within 6 to 12 weeks of project commencement. Because we target specific, high-friction operational bottlenecks during the discovery phase, measurable ROI, such as hours saved per week or increased throughput, is typically realized within the first 30 days of the system going live.

What exactly happens during the discovery call?

The 30-minute discovery call is a no-obligation diagnostic session. We will discuss your current operational bottlenecks, evaluate if AI is the correct solution for your specific use case, and outline what a potential roadmap looks like. There is no hard sell, just strategic alignment and capability assessment.

Have more questions? See our full FAQ →

No pitch, no pressure.

If AI is not the right answer for your situation, we'll say so on the call.

30 minutes is plenty.

Enough time to understand your operations and figure out next steps. Nothing to prepare in advance.

Your details stay private.

We use what you share to prep for the call. We never share or sell contact information.