North Point Intelligence, LLC offers Board Advisory engagements for early-stage AI and emerging technology startups seeking experienced, independent guidance. Founded by Thomas Ott, our advisory practice brings enterprise-grade perspective to founders navigating the complexity of building AI-driven products and organizations.
Advisory engagements are available on an equity and/or performance-based compensation basis, with a focus on New York City-area startups.
With over a decade of experience deploying AI and machine learning solutions in mission-critical environments, we help startups avoid costly mistakes and accelerate their path to product-market fit. Our advisory focus spans:
Generative AI Strategy — Practical guidance on evaluating, implementing, and scaling large language models and GenAI workflows for real-world enterprise use cases. We help founders move beyond demos to durable, production-ready AI systems.
Digital Twin & AI Infrastructure — Deep expertise in digital twin architectures and AI infrastructure design. We advise on how to structure data pipelines, model infrastructure, and simulation environments that scale with your product.
Emerging Technology Adoption — Informed perspective on where emerging technologies are heading and how to position your startup ahead of enterprise demand. We help founders identify the right technology bets and communicate their value to customers and investors.
Enterprise Go-to-Market — Hands-on experience bridging technical innovation and enterprise sales. We advise on how to navigate complex procurement, build credibility with large organizations, and structure pilot programs that convert to contracts.
AI Governance & Responsible Deployment — Guidance on building AI systems that meet the reliability, transparency, and compliance standards required by government and commercial clients.
We selectively engage with early-stage startups (pre-seed through Series A) where our experience creates meaningful leverage. The strongest fits are founders building in:
Advisory engagements are structured around your needs, typically involving regular strategy sessions, investor and customer introductions, and hands-on guidance during key inflection points. Time commitment is approximately 10–15 hours per quarter. Compensation is equity-based (using standard FAST agreement terms) with flexibility for hybrid arrangements at later stages.
If you are building something ambitious in the emerging technology space and believe our experience would accelerate your mission, we would welcome a conversation.
Contact North Point Intelligence to start the discussion.