AI implementation studio · Colorado

We Set Up AI
for businesses that don't
have time to figure it out.

A senior engineer with 15+ years shipping at Meta, Amazon, CDC, and NREL — now setting up AI tools, automations, and workflows for businesses that know they need it but don't have an engineer on staff. You keep running your business. We handle the tech.

Start an AI Facelift See how it works

Or book a free 15-minute call if your AI need is bigger than a website.

Services

Two ways we work with you.

A self-serve preview funnel for websites, and hands-on consulting for everything else AI in your business. Both led by the same senior engineer.
If this sounds familiar

Most teams have already tried.

We hear these on almost every discovery call. None of them are unsolvable — they just need a senior engineer who's done it before.

"We've tried 5 different AI tools and none of them talk to each other."

"My team signed up for Copilot but nobody's actually using it."

"I know we're leaving money on the table but I don't have an engineer on staff."

"We need someone who can actually build this into our workflow, not just demo it."

How it works

Three steps. No mystery.

Same shape whether you're starting from the AI Facelift wizard or a discovery call. We talk, we build, your team runs with it.
1

We talk.

Free 15-minute call (or the AI Facelift brief). We learn how your business actually runs — what's eating your time, where the bottlenecks are, what you've already tried.

2

We build it.

On-site or remote. We set up AI automations, integrations, and workflows tailored to your business. Not demos — real tools running in your environment.

3

Your team runs with it.

We train your staff, document everything, and provide a support window after launch. You don't need to become a tech company — you just need your tools to work.

Who this is for

Small teams. Real businesses.

We're not a corporate consultancy. We're built for the kind of business where the owner still answers customer email — and shouldn't have to do that at 11pm.
Wedding venues & event planners
Restaurants & hospitality
Salons & service businesses
Professional services & agencies
Small teams drowning in admin work
Engineering teams adopting AI tools
Why us

Built by an engineer, not a consultant.

I'm Jim Shepherd, a lead engineer with 15+ years solving hard software problems. Most of that at Meta and Amazon, building products that millions of people used.

I helped cure a disease with Android. Helped a national lab test new ideas. Got recognized for AI impact at Meta. Taught engineering teams how to use AI in real work. Now I run multiple businesses with AI every day — and I show up and solve problems for you instead of handing over a strategy deck and disappearing.

Meta Amazon CDC NREL Colorado native
Jim Shepherd
Founder · Setup Your AI
15+ years engineering · AI implementation
FAQ

Questions, answered.

How much does this cost?

Every business is different. We scope it on the discovery call (or after the AI Facelift brief) and give you a clear quote before any work starts. No surprises.

How long does it take?

Most setups are live within 1–2 weeks. Some can be done in a single day. It depends on how many systems you need connected. AI Facelift previews are delivered in under a week.

Do I need to be technical?

No. That's the entire point. We handle the technical work and train your team to use what we build.

Will AI replace my staff?

No. It makes them faster. The goal is to eliminate the repetitive work so your team can focus on what actually needs a human.

What if it doesn't work?

Every engagement has a clearly defined scope. We deliver against that scope, verify it's working, and provide a support window after setup.

Ready when you are

Stop leaving money on the table.

Free 15-minute strategy call. We'll tell you exactly what AI can do for your business — including if the answer is "not much right now."