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Confident next steps with AI— beyond the basics, without the overwhelm.

You don't need another tool. You need clarity on what to do next.

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You've got ChatGPT. Now what?

You've subscribed. You've drafted some emails. Maybe you've played with a few prompts.

And the noise keeps coming. A "game-changing" tool drops every week. Your feed is full of people who seem to have it all figured out. Somewhere in the back of your mind: Am I falling behind?

At the same time, you've heard the warnings. Don't trust AI too much. Check the outputs. Be careful.

So here you are—stuck between "I need to do something" and "I don't want to bet wrong."

I get it. I've been there too.

Here's what I've learned: you don't need to chase every shiny thing. You don't need a hundred-page strategy deck. What you need is clarity on the next step—something concrete you can do this week that actually moves you forward.

That's what we help with. Not hype. Not transformation theater. Just honest guidance from someone who's walking the same path, a few steps ahead.

TEDx Talk

"Everybody wants to be seen."

In a world obsessed with data, we often forget the most important thing: understanding each other.

Data tells you what happened. Empathy tells you why.

I gave this talk because I believe the best opportunities—in business and in life—come from genuine relationships. Not transactions. Not "networking." Real connection.

It's the philosophy behind everything we do.

A few ways we can work together

Every engagement ends with a clear next step you can act on.

Strategic Advisory

You know AI matters. You're just not sure where it fits—or where to start. I work with business leaders who need a thinking partner. Someone who'll be honest about what's real and what's hype.

  • ✓ Discovery sessions to find real opportunities
  • ✓ Ongoing advisory as decisions come up
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Federal Contracting

We built MyBidFit—an AI-powered scoring system that shows which federal opportunities actually match your capabilities.

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Product Development

We use a structured methodology that moves you from idea to validated MVP. Clear deliverables at each step.

  • ✓ Idea to MVP, step by step
  • ✓ Honest feedback on whether to pivot
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Derek Johnson

A guide, not a guru.

I've spent 20 years in technology—leading teams at RelationalAI, Slalom, and ThoughtWorks. I've scaled engineering organizations, built strategic partnerships, and watched a lot of AI hype come and go.

After years of defining my value through quarterly reviews, I realized what I actually wanted: genuine community. To know I could be among good people without condition—learning and building together.

That's why I work with small businesses now. Not because the problems are simpler, but because the relationships are more real.

My approach:

  • Momentum over perfection—a 90% solution you act on beats a 100% solution you're still planning
  • Honest about tradeoffs—AI isn't magic, and I'll tell you where it falls short
  • Relationships before transactions—I'm not here for a quick project

Stay in touch.

I send occasional emails—things I'm learning, tools I'm testing, ideas worth thinking about. No spam. No "5 AI hacks that will change your life." Just honest notes.

Let's have a conversation.

No pitch. No pressure. Just a chance to hear what you're working on and see if we can help. Worst case, you'll walk away with a clearer sense of your next step.

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