Most AI spend never reaches the P&L.
Nearly every company uses AI; few see earnings impact. Executive AI leadership closes the gap between pilots and production.
The challenge
What the research shows
AI adoption is broad but shallow. Pilots multiply, governance lags, and few initiatives reach measurable earnings. A full-time Chief AI Officer is out of reach for most mid-market organizations.
of organizations use AI in at least one business function, yet only 39% report any impact on EBIT.
McKinsey, The State of AI (2025)of agentic AI projects are predicted to be canceled by the end of 2027.
Gartner (June 2025)The market
What comparable providers charge
| Provider | Published price | Model |
|---|---|---|
| Kriv AI (AWS Marketplace) | $8,000–$28,000/month plus $15,000 onboarding, 12-month minimum | Fractional retainer |
| EPC Group | Virtual CAIO $25,000–$140,000/month | Fractional retainer |
Published pricing retrieved October 2026.
The OrenGen approach
How Fractional AI Leadership solves it
- Fractional Chief AI Officer and executive advisory, accountable to your leadership team.
- AI strategy, roadmaps and operating models tied to measurable outcomes.
- Governance mapped to recognized frameworks: NIST AI RMF 1.0, ISO/IEC 42001:2023 and the EU AI Act.
- Strategy and build under one roof, so pilots move into production with the same team.
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