Our approach
You're buying outcomes, not hours.
Every Whale Song engagement starts with the business problem and ends with a defined, measured result. That's how we Build Right the First Time.
Problem first, not tool first.
We work with the people living the problem before recommending any technology. You bring the industry expertise; we bring the business and technical expertise. The technology isn't the strategy. The diagnosis is.
“AI on a mess just produces confident wrong answers faster.”
Three commitments in every engagement
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Outcomes, not hours.
Scope and deliverables are defined before work starts. You never buy a bucket of time and hope it produces something.
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Proof before you scale.
The Smart Scale Pilot puts one workflow into production with a measured before-and-after, so the next investment is based on evidence.
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Built to keep working.
AI changes after launch: models drift, costs creep, better models arrive. AI Run & Optimize keeps it accurate, available, and cost-controlled.
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400+
Trusted by 400+ companies in high-transaction-integrity environments
$1B+
Products we've built have sold for $1B+ and supported $1B+ in annual revenue
Top-decile
Tech diligence and portfolio support for a top-decile venture capital firm
Assess. Build. Sustain.
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Assess
Find the real problem and where it pays to fix it first.
Rapid AI Diagnostic
Find the high-impact AI opportunities your business is ready to act on.
2 weeks, fixed scope · $10,500
Learn moreEnterprise AI Assessment
Turn scattered AI initiatives into a cohesive, governed AI program.
4 weeks · $27,500
Learn moreAI Governance & Remediation
See which AI tools are in use, what's exposed, and what to fix first.
2–3 week audit · Pricing tailored to your scope
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Build
Put the fix into production, one release at a time.
Smart Scale Pilot
Take one workflow into production and measure the before and after.
4 weeks, one workflow · Pricing tailored to your scope
Learn moreSmartOps Increment
Reliable, production-ready AI, delivered in fixed-price four-week releases.
4-week releases · Pricing tailored to your scope
Learn moreAI-Enabled Legacy Modernization
Modernize your core system without betting the business on a big-bang cutover.
6+ months · Pricing tailored to your scope
Learn moreEmbedded AI Engineering Pod
Build AI capability inside your own team, then own it.
3-month minimum · Pricing tailored to your scope
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Sustain
Monitor it, tune it, and upgrade it as better models arrive.
AI Run & Optimize
Keep your production AI accurate, available, and improving.
Monthly, 12-month term · $5,500 / month or $12,500 / month
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Keep your software secure, stable, and current after launch.
Monthly, 12-month term · $5,500–8,500 / month
Learn moreFractional AI Technical Advisory Retainer
A senior set of eyes on what your team and its AI tools produce.
Monthly · Pricing tailored to your scope
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What we build
Whale Song AI
Find, build, and run AI that removes manual work.
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Software built around how your business actually runs, when off-the-shelf no longer fits.
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Connect the systems that were never built to talk to each other.
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Reporting leadership can trust, on a data foundation ready for AI.
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Security and compliance
We work with companies in highly regulated industries, including healthcare, financial services, and the public sector. We know the compliance requirements that come with that work, and we build security, access control, data protection, and audit trails into every system from day one. Your data stays yours, and we work inside your environment whenever your requirements call for it.
Credentials
- Awarded vendor on Region One ESC cooperative contract (RFP 26-0177): 1 of 8 selected from 14 respondents, 4 categories
- Maintained a client platform on a SOC 2 Type II compliant technology stack
- Experience with regulated healthcare data across 4 healthcare platforms
- Working public-safety prototype on Azure Government Cloud for a pending county bid
What our clients say
Whale Song brought a thoughtful, collaborative approach and quickly became an important extension of our own team. They translated ideas into a clear product plan, managed delivery efficiently and transparently, and exceeded expectations on quality, value, and collaboration. Their openness, communication, and genuine partnership mindset made them a pleasure to work with.
Whale Song excelled in translating complex requirements into elegant solutions that reflect how real users engage with the platform. Their professionalism, creativity, and user-first approach have been instrumental to the success of [our platform]. They balanced creativity with functionality, ensuring the interface felt modern and engaging while maintaining strong technical performance.
Whale Song delivered extensive expertise in software development, product strategy, and workflow automation with precision and professionalism. Their deep understanding of our operational needs and ability to streamline complex processes resulted in intuitive interfaces tailored to all users. Their commitment to excellence, transparency, and strategic decision-making has given us full confidence in their ability to manage and deliver highly complex projects.
Whale Song’s team brought structure, discipline, and expertise to every phase of the project, resulting in a robust, user-friendly system that delivers reliability and efficiency to our clients. They deliver consistently high-value outcomes, communicate transparently, and maintain accountability across all engagements. Their professionalism and responsiveness have made them a trusted long-term partner for our company and the customers we serve.
Ready to get your team's time back?
In 30 minutes, we'll map where your time and money are leaking, and you'll leave with at least one idea you can act on, whether or not we work together.