How Riptide works.

Four engagement models designed to meet you where you are\u2014from initial assessment through full-scale transformation and ongoing governance.

Our philosophy

Every Riptide engagement is fixed-fee and outcome-scoped. We don\u2019t bill by the hour because incentives matter\u2014hourly billing rewards slowness, scope creep, and ambiguity. Our model aligns us with your results: you know the cost before we start, you know exactly what you\u2019ll receive, and we\u2019re motivated to deliver efficiently. No surprises, no change orders, no ballooning invoices.

Tier 0

Claude Enterprise Readiness & Anthropic AI Strategy Assessment

A 3–4 week diagnostic that evaluates your organization’s readiness to deploy Claude at scale. You’ll receive a full technical, operational, and strategic assessment—not a vendor pitch.

Tier 1 — Core Offering

AI Governance Readiness Assessment

A 4–6 week diagnostic that maps your governance maturity, data architecture, organizational capability, and regulatory exposure—then delivers a prioritized implementation roadmap.

Tier 2

AI Transformation Execution Partner

Ongoing strategic oversight and hands-on execution support for organizations implementing AI at scale. We embed alongside your leadership to drive measurable outcomes.

Tier 3

AI Governance Advisory Retainer

A fractional Chief Data Officer function providing continuous governance counsel, policy updates, and board-ready reporting on an ongoing monthly basis.

Not sure where to start?

Most clients begin with the Governance Readiness Assessment. Book a discovery call and we\u2019ll help you find the right engagement.

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