IT’S TIME TO IMPLEMENT AI THAT ACTUALLY DELIVERS
We Help Executives Get Results That Show Up In Their Financials—Not Just In PowerPoints.
At Root Idea, we help executives turn AI uncertainty into competitive advantage. After working with dozens of companies across industries, we know the patterns of what works and what wastes money. We support not just the technology, but the strategy, people, processes, and governance that make AI actually deliver results.
Why Most AI Initiatives Fail
Only 1 in 5 AI initiatives show up in financials. The difference isn’t better technology—it’s strategic clarity before you invest.
After working with dozens of companies, we’ve identified the patterns that separate success from expensive failure:
Clear business ownership
(not IT projects)
Clear business ownership
(not IT projects)
Clear business ownership
(not IT projects)
Clear business ownership
(not IT projects)
Organizations with clear answers move faster, waste less, and see AI show up in their financials within quarters—not years. Their teams execute with confidence, knowing exactly what to do and why.
If you’re uncertain about any of these areas, you’re likely headed for an initiative that stalls or fails. We help you build that clarity before you invest a dollar.
Our Engagement Approach:
Three Simple Steps
1
Clarity Call
One 30-minute conversation to assess your situation and show you what's possible. Even if we're not the right fit, you'll walk away with clarity on your next move.
2
Engagement Design Session
We map your specific situation and design the exact scope, timeline, and investment… together. You know what you're getting before signing anything.
3
Guided Implementation
We work alongside your team to execute the plan—no handoffs, no surprises, just measurable results that show up where it matters.
Meet Clyde Calhoun
FOUNDER • CEO • AI STRATEGIST
Clyde founded Root Idea after watching too many executives waste resources on AI initiatives that looked promising but never delivered. With decades of experience leading enterprise transformation across both public and private sectors, he’s seen the patterns of what works and what doesn’t. Root Idea exists to help executives skip the expensive mistakes and implement AI that actually shows up in their financials. Clyde brings strategic clarity, pattern recognition across industries, and a commitment to results over hype.
COMMON CHALLENGES ROOT IDEA CAN SOLVE
Are You Wasting Resources on AI That Doesn’t Deliver?
Is IT driving AI without clear business ownership?
We align AI strategy with your business goals through tailored roadmaps & executive guidance.
Do you have the governance and change management to avoid ugly surprises?
We design governance frameworks & change strategies to ensure responsible, enterprise-wide AI adoption.
Are your teams actually using the AI tools you’re paying for?
We provide targeted training for executives and teams to drive adoption and safe, strategic use.
Are you uncertain which AI initiatives will actually move your numbers?
We collaborate across departments to embed AI where it makes the most impact on your core business priorities.
Is AI showing up in financials—or just creating more activity?
We help you focus on use cases that drive real value, not just automation for automation’s sake.
Do you have control systems in place to manage AI risk and information security?
Our seasoned team supports everything from ISO/IEC 42001 readiness to long-term, enterprise-wide change.
In Their Own Words
Clyde has a rare ability to cut through the noise and help leaders focus on what really matters. His Insights around AI and strategy have helped me think differently about how to drive results in my business. Root Idea brings a practical, ROI-driven approach that's too often missing from the AI conversation.
Justin Murry, VP Consumer Lending, TransUnion
Practical Support for AI Decision Makers
Get access to articles, frameworks, videos, and templates designed to help you lead more confidently. Whether you’re building your AI strategy, managing change, or making the business case to your leadership team, our resources are here to support you at every stage.
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