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Lawson
Head of Innovation · AI Consultant · Builder · Trainer Cutting through AI hype. Shipping automation that works.
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INPUT NODE 01

Who are you?

Pick your context. The workflow routes itself to you.

SME
Growing business. Need AI that delivers ROI without enterprise complexity.
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Startup Founder
Moving fast. Need to ship AI that works from day one.
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Enterprise
Scaling AI across a large org. Governance and outcomes matter.
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Public Sector
Innovation within constraints. Accountability non-negotiable.
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Collaborator
Fellow builder or potential partner. Let's make something.
WORKFLOW PREVIEW

Select a path above
to personalise your route.

The workflow adapts to who you are. Different capabilities surface depending on your context.

SME PATH — ACTIVE

AI that pays for itself.
Starting this quarter.

Practical automation and AI for growing businesses. No bloated enterprise playbooks.

TRIGGERsme → quick_wins
CAPABILITY 01

Quick wins that
fund everything else.

I start with the workflows bleeding the most time: customer ops, reporting, lead handling, internal admin. One well-placed automation can reclaim 10+ hours a week. You get a full workflow audit document within the first week: every bottleneck mapped, every quick win scored by effort vs. impact. We pick the top three, build them in weeks, and the saved time funds the next round of improvements without touching your budget. Most clients see ROI before the first invoice is paid.

Workflow auditTime-to-value in weeksSelf-funding automationNo enterprise overheadBottleneck mappingROI before invoice
ACTIONexecute → ai_stack
CAPABILITY 02

An AI stack sized
for your team.

You don't need a data science department. I build lean AI systems: n8n automations, LLM-powered tools, smart internal apps that a small team can run and maintain. Every system comes with documentation your team can actually follow, a handover session, and a 30-day support window. I design for the person who inherits it, not the person who commissioned it. Right-sized technology, not oversized contracts.

n8n automationsLLM-powered toolsInternal AI appsLean & maintainableFull documentation30-day support window
CONDITIONevaluate → scale_ready
ROUTEROI?YES/NO
CAPABILITY 03

A roadmap you
can actually follow.

You've probably seen AI strategies designed for companies ten times your size. I build phased roadmaps that match your budget, your team, and your growth pace. You walk away with a 90-day plan, a 12-month horizon, and clear decision points for when to invest more. Every phase has a measurable trigger, not a calendar date. So you invest in AI that compounds, not AI that gathers dust.

Phased AI roadmapBudget-consciousGrowth-matched90-day action plan12-month horizon
NOT SURE?

That's exactly when
to talk to me.

Most people aren't sure. That uncertainty is expensive. A 30-minute conversation will give you clarity on whether this is the right move.

Let's figure it out →
ACTIONexecute → team_upskilling
CAPABILITY 04

Your team runs it.
Not me.

The goal isn't a dependency on me. It's a team that knows what they're doing. I run hands-on sessions tailored to your actual workflows: how to prompt effectively, how to maintain your automations, how to spot the next opportunity. No slides about the history of AI. Just practical skills your people use the next morning. You get session recordings, reference guides, and a Slack channel for questions that come up later.

Hands-on workshopsPrompt trainingReference guidesPost-session supportNo theory padding
PROCESSrun → ongoing_iteration
CAPABILITY 05

A retainer that
actually earns its keep.

AI moves fast. What worked three months ago might not be the best approach today. I offer lightweight monthly retainers for SMEs who want ongoing optimisation: new workflow builds, model upgrades, troubleshooting, and a standing call to pressure-test ideas. No long contracts. Month-to-month. You keep it because it's valuable, not because you're locked in.

Monthly retainerOngoing optimisationModel upgradesStanding advisory callMonth-to-month
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STARTUP PATH — ACTIVE

From idea to shipped AI
in weeks, not quarters.

Here's what working with me actually gets you.

TRIGGERstartup → build_fast
CAPABILITY 01

A working AI product.
Not a prototype.

I've built and shipped multiple revenue-generating AI products. Not demos. Things people actually pay for. I'll take your idea, validate the technical approach in a day, pick the right stack, and get an MVP live in weeks. You get a working product, not a pitch deck about a product. At Zipline I helped scale operations 20x. I bring that same bias toward shipping to every founder engagement.

Revenue from day oneRight stack, not trendy stackShipped, not demoedBuilt to scaleMVP in weeksValidated technical approach
ACTIONexecute → automation_stack
CAPABILITY 02

Automation that
compounds.

Your first workflow removes 5 hours a week. That unlocks capacity to build ten more. I design automation architectures: n8n, multi-agent orchestrations, LLM pipelines that create compounding returns, not one-off wins. Every automation is documented, version-controlled, and built to survive your next pivot. I hand over systems that your future engineer can extend on day one, not reverse-engineer for a month.

n8n workflowsMulti-agent systemsLLM pipelinesCompounding returnsVersion-controlledPivot-resistant architecture
CONDITIONevaluate → ai_decisions
ROUTEAI?YES/NO
CAPABILITY 03

The AI decisions
that actually matter.

What to build, buy, or skip. I'm vendor-neutral. I'll tell you when the shiny new model is overkill and when a simple automation beats a complex AI system. You get a decision matrix: every AI component scored on cost, speed-to-ship, and switching risk. Founders need clarity, not more options. I've made these calls at every stage from pre-seed to scale-up, and I'll save you months of expensive experimentation.

Build vs buy clarityVendor-neutralAI strategy roadmapDecision matrixSwitching risk analysis
NOT SURE?

That's exactly when
to talk to me.

Most people aren't sure. That uncertainty is expensive. A 30-minute conversation will give you clarity on whether this is the right move.

Let's figure it out →
PROCESSrun → technical_architecture
CAPABILITY 04

Architecture that
survives Series A.

Most startup AI is built to demo. I build to scale. You get a technical architecture document that covers model selection, data pipeline design, cost modelling at 10x and 100x usage, and infrastructure choices that won't bankrupt you when traction hits. I've seen what breaks when startups grow fast. At Zipline, I watched systems go from prototype to operating at national scale. Your architecture should anticipate success, not just prove a concept.

Architecture documentCost modelling at scaleModel selectionData pipeline designInfrastructure planning
ACTIONexecute → gtm_ai
CAPABILITY 05

Go-to-market with
AI baked in.

AI isn't just your product. It's your unfair advantage in getting that product to market. I build the automations that let a team of three operate like a team of thirty: AI-powered lead scoring, automated outreach sequences, intelligent onboarding flows, and analytics pipelines that tell you what's actually working. You ship faster, learn faster, and spend less doing it.

AI lead scoringAutomated outreachIntelligent onboardingAnalytics pipelinesLean GTM ops
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ENTERPRISE PATH — ACTIVE

AI your board will back.
That your teams will use.

Strategy, governance, and enablement. In that order.

PROCESSevaluate → ai_strategy
CAPABILITY 01

An AI strategy that
survives scrutiny.

Most enterprise AI strategies don't survive first contact with the board. I build roadmaps that are grounded, realistic, and framed around business outcomes, not technology for its own sake. You get a board-ready document with prioritised use cases, timelines, cost projections, and a vendor evaluation framework you can reuse. Each use case is mapped to a P&L line. No fluff, no filler. Just the strategic clarity your leadership team needs to commit.

Board-ready strategyDepartment roadmapsROI framingVendor evaluationP&L-mapped use casesVendor evaluation framework
ACTIONexecute → governance_policy
CAPABILITY 02

Governance that enables,
not just protects.

I've built AI policies from the ground up, starting with what organisations care about, what risks are real vs theoretical, and how AI aligns with existing compliance frameworks. You get a complete policy suite: acceptable use guidelines, data handling protocols, model risk assessment templates, and an escalation matrix. Everything mapped to your existing compliance structure so legal doesn't start from zero. Governance that accelerates adoption, not blocks it.

AI policy frameworksRisk assessmentCompliance alignmentResponsible AIAcceptable use policyEscalation matrix
ACTIONexecute → team_enablement
CAPABILITY 03

From pilot to production.
Your people included.

Technology without adoption is expensive infrastructure. I design enterprise enablement programmes: from executive workshops that align leadership, to hands-on training for the teams using these systems daily. Deliverables include a tailored curriculum, session materials your L&D team can reuse, adoption scorecards, and a champion network that sustains momentum after I leave. The goal is self-sufficiency within one quarter.

Executive workshopsTeam training at scaleChange managementAdoption measurementTailored curriculumChampion network framework
PROCESSrun → pilot_programme
CAPABILITY 04

Pilot programmes
designed to graduate.

Pilots fail when they're designed to impress, not to scale. I structure pilots with built-in graduation criteria: clear success metrics, a defined timeline, and a pre-planned path to production. Every pilot has a kill switch and a scale-up trigger. You know exactly what good looks like before you start, so the decision to go wider is based on evidence, not enthusiasm.

Graduation criteriaSuccess metricsKill switch protocolScale-up triggersEvidence-based decisions
CONDITIONevaluate → measurement_kpis
CHECKKPIMET?
CAPABILITY 05

Measurement that
justifies the next phase.

AI programmes stall when they can't prove value in the language the CFO speaks. I build KPI frameworks that track what actually matters: time saved, error reduction, cost avoided, revenue influenced. Every metric ties back to a business outcome your finance team recognises. You get a live dashboard spec and a quarterly reporting template that makes the case for continued investment automatic.

KPI frameworkCFO-ready reportingLive dashboard specQuarterly review templateBusiness outcome mapping
NOT SURE?

That's exactly when
to talk to me.

Most people aren't sure. That uncertainty is expensive. A 30-minute conversation will give you clarity on whether this is the right move.

Let's figure it out →
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PUBLIC SECTOR PATH — ACTIVE

Innovation that holds up
to the hardest questions.

I've deployed this in live public sector environments. I know what works.

PROCESSrun → sandbox_methodology
CAPABILITY 01

Sandbox methodology
that actually ships.

As Head of Innovation at Digital Jersey, I've led sandbox projects taking emerging technology from concept to live public sector deployment. That means real-world testing with real stakeholders, not lab experiments. You get a sandbox framework document, a stakeholder engagement plan, risk registers tailored to public scrutiny, and a path from experiment to operational service. Structured enough for governance, agile enough to actually move.

Live sandbox deploymentsStructured methodologyStakeholder managementAI + IoT + droneStakeholder engagement planRisk registers
CONDITIONevaluate → policy_first
CHECKOK?GO
CAPABILITY 02

Policy before
procurement.

The biggest mistake public sector organisations make is buying tools before building frameworks. I help establish the right AI governance structure first: ethical guidelines, accountability chains, data handling protocols, and impact assessment templates. These aren't academic exercises. They're practical documents your procurement team can attach to every RFP. So when you buy, you're buying the right thing with the right safeguards already in place.

Pre-procurement frameworkEthical AI guidelinesAccountability structuresImpact assessment templatesRFP-ready governance docs
NOT SURE?

That's exactly when
to talk to me.

Most people aren't sure. That uncertainty is expensive. A 30-minute conversation will give you clarity on whether this is the right move.

Let's figure it out →
ACTIONexecute → capability_building
CAPABILITY 03

Real capability.
Not just a tool install.

The goal is a team that carries things forward confidently, not dependency on an external consultant. I run training designed for public sector: clear, jargon-free, built around the constraints you actually operate in. Deliverables include role-specific training modules, a decision-maker briefing pack, and a self-assessment toolkit your team uses to evaluate future AI opportunities independently. I measure success by what happens after I leave, not while I'm there.

Team capability buildingJargon-free trainingDecision-maker briefingsSelf-sufficiencyRole-specific modulesSelf-assessment toolkit
ACTIONexecute → citizen_facing_ai
CAPABILITY 04

Citizen-facing AI
that earns trust.

Public-facing AI has zero margin for error on trust. I design citizen-facing applications: intelligent service routing, automated case triage, all with transparency built into every interaction. Every system includes human escalation paths, plain-language explanations of how decisions are made, and accessibility standards baked in from day one. The public should understand what the AI does and why. No black boxes.

Service routingCase triage automationExplainability by designHuman escalation pathsAccessibility-first
PROCESSrun → cross_department_rollout
CAPABILITY 05

Cross-department rollout.
One department at a time.

Scaling AI across government doesn't mean flipping a switch. I design phased rollout plans that start with one department, prove the model, then replicate with adjustments for each team's context. You get a rollout playbook with department-specific adaptation guides, shared service opportunities, and a governance structure that scales without creating bureaucracy. Each phase builds on the last. No department gets a copy-paste. They get a version that fits.

Phased rollout playbookDepartment adaptation guidesShared service mappingScalable governanceReplication framework
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COLLABORATOR PATH — ACTIVE

What I'm building.
How I work best.

The unfiltered version. For people who want to build something together.

TRIGGERrunning → stealth_startup
WHAT I'M BUILDING

A new venture.
Currently in stealth.

Since 2024 I've been building a startup alongside Digital Jersey. AI-native, built on tools I know work, solving a problem I've watched go unsolved for years. I'm doing the full thing: product, go-to-market, fundraising conversations, the lot. Being operator and founder simultaneously means I'm not advising from theory. Every recommendation I give clients, I'm pressure-testing in my own company the same week. That's the difference.

AI-native productFounder perspectiveOperator + builderRunning: 2024–presentFull-stack founderAdvice I use myself
PROCESSdefine → how_i_work
HOW I WORK

Vendor-neutral.
Outcomes-obsessed.

No vendor allegiances. Only preferred outcomes. My toolkit is whatever gets the job done: n8n for automation, Claude for intelligence, Lovable for rapid UI, Vercel for deployment, Gemini for multimodal work. I pick tools based on what ships fastest and scales best, not who's paying referral fees. I move fast, care about quality, and document everything so you're never locked into needing me. That last part matters more than people think.

n8nClaude APILovableVercelGoogle GeminiNo lock-inDocumented handovers
CONDITIONevaluate → good_fit
MATCHFIT?GO
WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR

Good work with
good people.

Co-founder conversations, technical partnerships, associate engagements, interesting problems. If the problem is real and you're serious about solving it, I want to hear about it. I'm selective because capacity is finite. I'd rather do three things brilliantly than ten things adequately. Best engagements start with a real conversation, not a brief. If we're a fit, you'll know quickly.

Co-founder conversationsTechnical partnershipsAssociate engagementsSelective partnershipsQuality over quantity
NOT SURE?

That's exactly when
to talk to me.

Most people aren't sure. That uncertainty is expensive. A 30-minute conversation will give you clarity on whether this is the right move.

Let's figure it out →
ACTIONexecute → toolkit_depth
MY TOOLKIT

The stack behind
everything I ship.

n8n is the backbone. Hundreds of production workflows running right now. Claude handles the intelligence layer for everything from content to code review to customer interactions. Lovable lets me build production-quality UIs in hours, not weeks. Vercel deploys everything. Supabase for data. Google Gemini when I need multimodal. This isn't a list of logos. It's the stack I use every day, and the one I'll build your systems on.

n8n (automation)Claude (intelligence)Lovable (UI)Vercel (deploy)Supabase (data)Gemini (multimodal)
PROCESSdefine → engagement_models
HOW WE WORK TOGETHER

Flexible formats.
Serious commitments.

Sprint-based builds for when you need something shipped. Advisory retainers for when you need a thinking partner. Equity conversations for the right opportunity. I don't do day rates or time-and-materials busywork. Every engagement has a defined outcome, a timeline, and a clear definition of done. If it's not working, we stop. No hard feelings, no drawn-out wind-downs.

Sprint buildsAdvisory retainersEquity partnershipsDefined outcomesClear exit terms
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PROCESSvalidate → social_proof
SIGNAL CHECK

Don't take my word for it.

1 hr
vs. days of manual work

Built an AI-powered interior design tool for a small architecture practice. What used to take the owner days of manual mood-boarding and client prep now runs in under an hour. End to end.

Architecture & Interior Design SMEOwner-operator
5 agents
transcript → finished content

Designed and deployed a multi-agent orchestration for a marketing agency. Raw call transcripts go in; structured briefs, social posts, blog drafts, and email sequences come out. No human handoffs.

Marketing AgencyManaging Director
87
process elements mapped & prioritised

Ran a full operational audit for an engineering firm. Mapped every process, identified automation opportunities, and delivered a phased roadmap with ROI projections the board signed off on in one session.

Engineering CompanyOperations Director
1 platform
personalised L&D at scale

Built a platform that lets L&D teams create bespoke content paths for every employee. Instead of one-size-fits-all training, each team member gets a tailored learning journey matched to their role and skill gaps.

Learning & Development PlatformProduct build
PROCESS NODE — PROOF OF WORK
01 / 05
NODE 01
2012 — 2016
Engineering
University of Exeter · Eton College
Engineering, systems thinking, rigorous problem-solving. The analytical foundation behind every automation designed and AI strategy delivered.
FoundationEngineering mindset

Systems-level thinking and structured problem-solving. The analytical foundation behind every automation architecture and AI strategy.

Systems thinkingAnalytical rigour
NODE 02
2016 — 2018
Engineering &
Biz Dev
Zipline · Silicon Valley
Medical drone delivery at global scale. 20x delivery capacity growth, optimised flight operations, multi-million dollar government contract in West Africa.
20×Growth in delivery capacity

Grew delivery capacity 20x across West Africa. Won multi-million dollar government contract in Ivory Coast. Optimised autonomous flight operations at continental scale.

Autonomous systemsGovernment contractsOps at scale
NODE 03
2018 — 2021
Commercial
& Strategy
JustPark · London
Built a B2B product suite from zero and helped scale the business to a successful exit in 2023.
ExitSuccessful 2023

Built B2B product suite from zero. Led commercial strategy through growth phase to successful acquisition in 2023. Revenue-focused product development.

B2B productCommercial strategySuccessful exit
NODE 04
2021 — PRESENT
Head of
Innovation
Digital Jersey · Channel Islands
Leading real-world deployment of AI, IoT, and drone technology. Designed and launched startup incubator and accelerator programmes.
50+Founders empowered

Designed and launched startup incubator and accelerator programmes. Led sandbox projects deploying AI, IoT, and drone technology in live public sector environments.

Incubator designAI deploymentIoT + drones
NODE 05
2024 — PRESENT
Founder
Stealth Startup · Building
Building an AI-native product in stealth. Dual perspective of operator and founder simultaneously makes every engagement sharper.
LiveRunning in stealth

AI-native product built on proven tools. Dual perspective as operator and founder makes every advisory engagement sharper and more grounded.

AI-nativeFounder + operator
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PROCESSvisualise → knowledge_graph
ONTOLOGY

How it all connects.

78 tools, 6 skill domains, 5 organisations, and the processes that tie them together, mapped as a force-directed knowledge graph. Tap any node to explore its connections.

INITIALISING GRAPH
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● Skills ● LLMs & APIs ● Experience ● Processes ● Domains ● Agent & Orchestration ● Dev Tools ● Data & Analytics ● Media & Voice ● Productivity
INTEGRATIONawait → human_input
HUMAN INPUT REQUIRED

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