Black Pagoda | Business Brokerage & Strategic Advisory

Company Overview

1. Company Size & Structure *

10-50 employees

51-200 employees

201-500 employees

500+ employees

3. Industry Sector (Select primary) *

AI Implementation Status

4. Current AI Usage (Check all that apply) *

No AI systems currently in use

Basic AI tools (chatbots, recommendation engines)

Advanced AI/ML models in production

Custom AI development in progress

Third-party AI services integration

Unsure what qualifies as "AI" in our organization

5. Primary Driver for AI Audit (Select top priority) *

Decision-Making Authority

6. Your Role in AI Decisions *

Final decision maker for AI initiatives

Key influencer with budget authority

Technical lead reporting to decision makers

Consultant/advisor to the organization

Gathering information for future consideration

7. Timeline for Implementation *

Immediate need (within 30 days)

Short-term planning (1-3 months)

Medium-term planning (3-6 months)

Long-term consideration (6+ months)

Exploratory/no specific timeline

Budget & Investment Readiness

9. Previous Professional Services Investment *

Have you engaged external consultants for similar projects in the past 12 months?

Yes, regularly use external experts ($50K+ annually)

Yes, occasional engagements ($10K-$50K annually)

Yes, small engagements only (under $10K annually)

No, prefer internal solutions

No, first time considering external expertise

10. Approval Process for Professional Services *

I can approve this investment independently

Requires C-level approval (I have direct access)

Requires board/committee approval (process defined)

Multiple approval layers (complex process)

Approval process unclear

Compliance & Risk Urgency

11. Regulatory Pressure Level *

High - facing immediate compliance deadlines

Medium - anticipating requirements within 6 months

Low - planning ahead for future regulations

None - proactive risk management only

Unsure of applicable regulations

12. Risk Tolerance & Exposure *

High-risk industry with significant liability exposure

Moderate risk with some regulatory oversight

Low risk but seeking competitive advantage

Risk-averse, prefer comprehensive validation

Unsure of current risk level

Technical Infrastructure

13. Current Data/AI Governance Maturity *

Comprehensive governance framework in place

Basic policies with inconsistent implementation

Ad-hoc approach, seeking structure

No formal governance currently

Unsure of current state

14. Technical Team Capacity *

Full-time AI/ML team with deep expertise

Technical team with some AI experience

General IT team, limited AI knowledge

Outsourced technical capabilities

No dedicated technical resources

Engagement Preferences

15. Preferred Engagement Model *

Comprehensive audit with ongoing support

One-time assessment with recommendations

Phased approach starting with high-priority areas

Training and knowledge transfer focus

Flexible based on recommendations

16. Success Metrics Priority (Select top 2) *

Regulatory compliance achievement

Risk reduction and liability mitigation

Operational efficiency improvement

Competitive advantage development

Cost savings and ROI

Team capability development

Qualifying Questions

17. What specific outcome would make this AI audit investment worthwhile for your organization? *

18. What's the biggest AI-related concern keeping your leadership awake at night? *

19. If we could solve your most critical AI challenge, what would that enable your organization to achieve? *

20. Have you allocated budget for AI risk management or compliance this fiscal year? *

Yes, budget is approved and available

Yes, budget is proposed/under review

No, but budget could be allocated for the right solution

No, would need to wait for next budget cycle

Unsure of budget status

Contact Information

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