STRIDE is our proven six-dimensional framework accelerates your journey to successful AI adoption and focuses the conversation on organizational readiness, internal alignment, and practical next steps for your organization.
Winning organizations recognize that intelligent technology including Generative AI, Machine Learning, and Computer Vision is now a core driver of market leadership. Industry pioneers are pulling ahead by embedding advanced decisioning capabilities across their value chains, while others struggle to move beyond isolated use cases due to organizational complexity, talent constraints, or infrastructure limitations. From machine learning analytics to full-scale digital transformation, AI can streamline operations, increase revenue, and boost innovation. Yet many organizations struggle to harness AI’s full potential due to fragmented strategies, limited skills, or infrastructure barriers.
STRIDE: A Proven Methodology for AI Readiness and Implementaiotn
At Santiago & Company, we help you STRIDE into the new digital and AI age with our a new six-dimensional framework designed to assess, optimize, and future-proof your AI readiness. Whether you’re a fast-growing startup or a well-established enterprise, STRIDE ensures you’re positioned for long-term success in a world driven by AI.
STRIDE highlights the six critical pillars of organizational AI readiness. It is both an assessment tool and an impact blueprint, helping you prioritize, plan, and execute successful AI initiatives that drive measurable impact.

Optimizing Your AI Strategy for Competitive Edge
For over two decades, Santiago & Company's founders have been provided top-tier management consulting services to global enterprises. Our AI-focused engagements blend rigorous business strategy with a proven track record of organizational transformation. We apply STRIDE diagnostics to identify quick wins and immediate ROI opportunities, then guide you toward long-term capability building, ensuring your AI roadmap is both ambitious and achievable. Having served clients across financial services, telecommunications, nonprofit, retail, CPG, manufacturing, supply chain, Oil and Natural Gas, and more, we adapt best practices to your specific context. Whether you need enterprise-scale AI solutions or niche applications, we deliver focused results at speed. Finally, our advisory includes a strong emphasis on trust, transparency, and the responsible use of AI. We help you create governance structures that uphold customer and stakeholder confidence. Embrace STRIDE and discover the untapped potential AI holds for your organization. Whether you’re starting from scratch or scaling an established AI program, Santiago & Company provides the vision, expertise, and hands-on support you need to thrive in the age of intelligence.
Our proven track record for delivering tailored solutions leveraging our purpose-built STRIDE framework coupled with data and AI gives us the tools to meet your unique needs and drive measurable results, ensuring that your organization thrives in a competitive market.
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