Does AI Actually Work for Your Business?
Root Idea helps business leaders apply AI to their biggest business challenges. Whether you're exploring what's possible or fixing an AI initiative that’s gone sideways, our team brings the clarity, experience, and strategy needed to move forward with confidence.
IT'S TIME TO MOVE BEYOND CRAFTING EMAILS AND REPORTS
We Help You Implement AI That Solves Real Problems.
At Root Idea, our mission is to help executives accelerate business outcomes through thoughtful AI transformation. We go beyond the algorithm—supporting not just the tech, but also the people, processes, and governance that make it successful.
Meet Clyde Calhoun
FOUNDER • CEO • AI STRATEGIST
Clyde is a trusted advisor to executives navigating AI transformation. With decades of experience leading enterprise change across both public and private sectors, Clyde founded Root Idea to help organizations avoid the common missteps of AI implementation. He brings strategic insight, calm leadership, and a deep understanding of how to drive lasting results with AI.
COMMON CHALLENGES ROOT IDEA CAN SOLVE
Is Your AI Initiative Actually Working?
Is your AI initiative is being led by IT with little business input?
We align AI strategy with your business goals through tailored roadmaps & executive guidance.
Do you have clear AI policies, structures, and change management plans?
We design governance frameworks & change strategies to ensure responsible, enterprise-wide AI adoption.
Are employees really using the AI tools you’ve implemented?
We provide targeted training for executives and teams to drive adoption and safe, strategic use.
Does your team need help making AI work for sales, marketing, or operations?
We collaborate across departments to embed AI where it makes the most impact on your core business priorities.
Are you actually seeing results from your AI investment?
We help you focus on use cases that drive real value, not just automation for automation’s sake.
Do you have control systems in place to manage AI risk and information security?
Our seasoned team supports everything from ISO/IEC 42001 readiness to long-term, enterprise-wide change.
In Their Own Words
Clyde has a rare ability to cut through the noise and help leaders focus on what really matters. His Insights around AI and strategy have helped me think differently about how to drive results in my business. Root Idea brings a practical, ROI-driven approach that's too often missing from the AI conversation.
Justin Murry, VP Consumer Lending, TransUnion
Practical Support for AI Decision Makers
Get access to articles, frameworks, videos, and templates designed to help you lead more confidently. Whether you’re building your AI strategy, managing change, or making the business case to your leadership team, our resources are here to support you at every stage.
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Each month, we host a virtual conversation with leaders across industries to share lessons, challenges, and strategies for implementing AI in the real world. These are candid, insightful discussions with peers facing challenges like yours. Register to join the next session!
