AI that works in the real world.

I support Swiss companies with practical AI consulting, turning potential into a clear, viable use case, from the first process view to a measurable pilot and an introduction people actually use.

Business first

We begin with the process and its value, not with a tool.

Prove it small

A focused pilot creates a sound basis for the next decision.

Embed it properly

Roles, data, security and adoption are considered from the start.

Fewer AI ideas. One clear next move.

Many companies are already experimenting with AI. What is often missing is the connection to a specific process, an accountable team and a metric that shows whether the work creates genuine value.

I bring business teams, management and IT together, structure the relevant opportunities and translate them into a pilot that is small enough to learn from and relevant enough to support a real decision.

From first opportunity to productive adoption.

The starting point depends on where you are today. Most engagements begin with a compact Opportunity Sprint and only expand when the business case is convincing.

Clarity

AI Opportunity Sprint

Typical scope: 1 to 2 weeks

We examine selected workflows, identify meaningful AI opportunities and prioritise them by value, feasibility, data readiness and risk.

  • Prioritised use-case map
  • Business case for the strongest opportunity
  • Pilot brief and 90-day roadmap

Evidence

Focused AI Pilot

Typical scope: 4 to 8 weeks

The prioritised use case is tested with real users and data as a focused pilot, with clear success criteria and human quality control.

  • Prototype or configured solution
  • Measurement of quality, time saved and adoption
  • Decision basis for a wider rollout

Adoption

Rollout & Enablement

Flexible to your needs

I support day-to-day adoption, coordinate internal and external contributors, and help establish clear responsibilities and practical guardrails.

  • Rollout and governance model
  • Training for teams and internal champions
  • Continuous improvement based on real usage
Start with an Opportunity Sprint

Where AI can create useful support today.

Not every process needs AI. Strong use cases combine recurring knowledge work, sufficient context and a clear point of human judgement.

Sales & Account Management

More customer time, less preparation time.

Account briefs from CRM and documents, meeting preparation, proposal drafts and structured follow-ups.

Knowledge & Documents

Make internal knowledge findable and usable.

Source-grounded search, summaries, document comparisons and answers from approved company knowledge.

Customer Service

Understand requests faster and respond consistently.

Classification, response drafts, knowledge suggestions and routing complex cases to the right person.

Operations & Back Office

Reduce repetitive information work deliberately.

Extract and validate information from forms, invoices and contracts before passing it into existing workflows.

Management & Reporting

Move from information to decision faster.

Meeting synthesis, decision briefs, structured risk views and clear commentary on business reports.

Tenders & Proposals

Make complex documents decision-ready sooner.

Extract requirements, deadlines and risks, reuse approved answers and coordinate contributions across teams.

Pragmatic, transparent and built with your team.

Technology is only one part of adoption. Process understanding, clear ownership and a willingness to learn from real use matter just as much.

Understand

We examine the current workflow, friction points, participants, data and decisions.

Decide

Use cases are prioritised by impact, feasibility, risk and learning value.

Implement

A focused pilot is built close to the real workflow and tested against clear criteria.

Embed

Roles, guardrails, training and feedback turn the pilot into a reliable way of working.

Tendaro is my own proof of product-led AI implementation.

Tendaro is a Swiss SaaS platform that analyses complex tender documents, structures requirements and risks, and makes approved company knowledge usable. I built it, which means I understand not only the strategy, but also the trade-offs between user needs, product logic, data quality and commercial value.

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  • Turn complex documents into clear decisions
  • Connect AI answers with sources and human approval
  • Feed user insight directly back into product and process
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This works best when you want to introduce AI pragmatically.

  • You want to begin with one relevant process rather than transform the entire company at once.

  • A business team takes ownership and provides real users and process knowledge.

  • Value, quality and risk should be measurable before a wider rollout.

  • IT, data protection and business owners are involved early.

AI consulting for business, clearly answered.

Essential answers for Swiss companies looking for a sensible starting point or a concrete next step.

What is the best way for a company to start with AI?

Start with a clearly bounded business process that includes recurring work, usable data and a measurable goal. An Opportunity Sprint creates the decision basis before significant time and budget are committed to a pilot.

Which AI use cases are suitable for a first pilot?

Strong candidates include document and knowledge workflows, sales preparation, customer service, reporting and repetitive back-office work. Value, data readiness, risk and a clear point of human review matter most.

How does an AI Opportunity Sprint work?

Over one to two weeks, selected processes are understood, opportunities assessed and the strongest use case prioritised. The output is a business case, pilot brief and realistic 90-day roadmap.

Does Nicolai Zaccariello provide AI consulting in Basel and across Switzerland?

Yes. Nicolai Zaccariello works from Basel with Swiss companies and teams. Workshops and alignment sessions can take place on site or remotely.

Can the engagement include implementation and adoption?

Yes. The work can extend from use-case prioritisation through a focused pilot to adoption. Where specialist engineering is needed, internal experts or suitable implementation partners are involved transparently.

Which process is costing your team unnecessary time today?

In an initial conversation, we clarify where AI can realistically help, what should be tested first and whether an Opportunity Sprint makes sense for your organisation.