Ferguson Analytics¶
AI Strategy for Industrial Investors & Operators
AI is a real opportunity — but only if you invest in the right places. The companies who succeed focus on business outcomes first, technology second. I help clients tell the difference between AI hype and real opportunity.
Who I Help¶
For Investors¶
Evaluating an industrial deal with AI exposure?
I help PE firms, family offices, and VCs cut through vendor hype and understand what's real. Before you write the check, know what you're actually buying.
- Technical due diligence for AI-enabled industrial companies
- Portfolio company AI strategy and risk assessment
- Realistic capability evaluation vs. marketing claims
For Operators¶
Drowning in AI pitches but unsure where to start?
I help manufacturing, energy, and EPC executives build AI strategies that actually work — integrating with your existing systems, not replacing them.
- AI readiness assessment and strategic roadmap
- Document intelligence for project-intensive operations
- Practical implementations that respect operational constraints
Why Work With Me¶
I've been on your side of the table.
25 years implementing enterprise systems across manufacturing, energy, and EPC. I've seen what works, what doesn't, and where companies waste time and money.
Now I help clients avoid those mistakes.
Selected Engagements¶
| Client Type | Challenge | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Services | Critical knowledge leaving with retiring experts | Knowledge capture system + AI team capability building |
| Manufacturing & Refining | Complex tax credit compliance burden | Regulatory compliance platform (FEOC, attestations, MACR) |
| Real Estate | Manual deal evaluation slowing decisions | AI-powered opportunity triage and modeling platform |
| Specialty Chemicals | AI security concerns blocking adoption | Enterprise-ready M365 Copilot deployment |
How We Start¶
30-minute conversation. No pitch, no pressure.
We'll discuss your situation and I'll tell you honestly whether I can help — and what it would take.
Latest Thinking¶
- The Executive's Guide to Building Your AI Toolstack — Practical AI adoption for leaders
- AI Strategy That's Killing Startups — Investment analysis for industrial technology
Ferguson Analytics | Houston, Texas | Serving industrial clients globally