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Consulting Services

As a technology executive with 25+ years of experience leading innovation at global scale, I help companies navigate complex technical challenges and drive transformative outcomes. My expertise spans artificial intelligence, large-scale systems, and digital transformation.

How I Can Help

I work with engineering leaders and executives to solve critical challenges:

  • AI Product Development & Strategy: Building and scaling AI-powered products from concept to production, including RAG systems, LLMs, and custom AI assistants
  • Technical Leadership: Serving as Fractional CTO to provide strategic guidance, technical architecture, and team leadership
  • Digital Transformation: Modernizing legacy systems and processes with AI/ML capabilities
  • Innovation Leadership: Building high-performing teams and driving rapid technological advancement
  • Event Technology: Innovating digital experiences and infrastructure for global events

My Background

My experience combines deep technical expertise with proven business impact:

  • SXSW (25+ years): As CTO/Chief Innovation Officer, led all technology initiatives for $356M impact events, including:
  • ML-powered content curation engine
  • Algorithmic recommendations for 250,000+ attendees
  • Custom chatbot reducing support costs by 60%

  • Real-time systems processing millions of transactions

  • Here and Tomorrow (Current): Advising enterprises on AI implementation:

  • RAG-based chatbots and AI assistants
  • LLM integration and safety testing
  • Technical architecture and MLOps
  • Team building and technology strategy

All engagements include:

  • Clear success metrics
  • Regular progress reviews
  • Documentation & knowledge transfer
  • Risk mitigation strategies

Select Clients

I've helped organizations across industries drive technological innovation:

  • AI/ML Innovation: Ask Ida, LitX, Novel Minds, Post Producer
  • Event Technology: Eventbase, RightRound, Snipitz
  • Public Sector: State government agencies and public health systems

What Leaders Say

Scott Lipton, Founder & CEO at Ask Ida

"As a non-technical startup founder building an AI app without a CTO, I faced an uphill battle getting my MVP from design into production. Finding the right team, working with the engineers, and making software decisions each had significant challenges. Scott bridged this gap by translating complex technical decisions into clear business and strategy frameworks. He guided me through critical decision points by outlining key questions and helping me understand their implications for strategy, risk management, and team leadership. Thanks to his guidance, over five months we successfully developed the product and launched our first paid pilot."

Alexandre Ackermans, VP Engineering at Maximizer CRM

"Scott is a visionary leader with a rare combination of strategic thinking and hands-on expertise. His approach to leadership is both inclusive and inspiring, creating an environment where ideas flourish and innovation is the norm."

Ron Green, Co-Founder & CTO at KUNGFU.AI

"Scott is an exceptional technical innovator and team leader. I know because I had the pleasure of working with him to develop a state-of-the-art natural language AI system. His vision, drive, and fearlessness were instrumental to the project's success."

Justin Bankston, Chief Technology Officer at SXSW

"Scott brings a curiosity and energy to the workplace that moves everyone around him forward. His analytical skills and intuition allow him to often see the best way through a complicated situation.

Let's Work Together

I'm committed to helping you succeed. While I can't guarantee specific outcomes, I promise to: - Provide clear, actionable guidance - Focus on practical solutions - Help you avoid costly mistakes - Accelerate your path to success