Most organisations are investing in AI.
Very few can prove it is creating measurable business growth.
The question isn’t whether your organisation is using AI.
The question is whether AI is improving strategic decision-making,
creating competitive advantage and delivering measurable commercial outcomes.
If you cannot answer that with confidence,
your organisation is exactly why the Executive AI Growth Advisory Cohort™ exists.
A Research-Led Executive Advisory Initiative
The Executive AI Growth Advisory Cohort™ has been established to identify how organisations can turn AI into measurable business growth while contributing to the continuous development of the Executive AI Growth Strategy Session™.
This is not a competition.
It is not a giveaway.
It is not AI training.
It is not prompt engineering.
It is not implementation consulting.
It is a selective executive advisory programme for organisations that recognise AI is now a leadership issue, not simply a technology initiative.
Only three organisations will be invited to participate.
Why This Programme Exists
Across every industry, organisations are adopting AI at unprecedented speed.
Yet one question remains largely unanswered.
Is AI actually creating business growth?
Many organisations can demonstrate increased productivity.
Far fewer can demonstrate improved profitability, stronger competitive positioning or better executive decision-making.
The Executive AI Growth Advisory Cohort™ has been created to answer that question.
The programme combines executive advisory with original research to identify the leadership decisions that enable AI to become a genuine driver of business growth.
What Selected Organisations Will Receive
Each selected organisation will receive (at no cost) the complete Executive AI Growth Strategy Session™, including:
- Executive AI Growth Assessment™
- AI Growth Opportunity Analysis™
- Leadership Alignment Review
- Strategic Opportunity Prioritisation
- Executive Growth Roadmap™
- Personalised strategic recommendations for the next stage of AI-enabled business growth
This is the same executive advisory engagement offered to paying clients.
Executive Advisory Value
Current introductory investment: R4,495
Estimated advisory value provided through the cohort: Approximately R20,000
The estimated advisory value reflects the executive preparation, strategic analysis, facilitated advisory discussions and personalised recommendations delivered as part of the programme.
Who Should Apply
The Executive AI Growth Advisory Cohort™ has been designed for organisations that:
- Have an established business with clear growth ambitions.
- Already use AI within their organisation.
- Want measurable commercial outcomes rather than increased activity.
- Have a CEO, Founder, Managing Director or Executive Sponsor committed to participating.
- Value strategic thinking and evidence-based decision-making.
Are willing to contribute feedback that strengthens future executive advisory research.
Who This Programme Is Not For
This programme is not intended for organisations seeking:
- AI training.
- Prompt engineering.
- ChatGPT tutorials.
- Software recommendations.
- Automation implementation.
- Free consulting.
The focus is executive leadership, business strategy and measurable growth.
How Organisations Are Selected
Participation is by application only.
Every application is reviewed against a structured executive evaluation framework that considers:
- Executive sponsorship.
- Leadership commitment.
- Business maturity.
- Existing AI adoption.
- Strategic alignment.
- Growth opportunity.
- Organisational readiness.
- Potential contribution to executive AI research.
Selection is based on strategic fit rather than chance.
Every Applicant Receives Value
Every organisation that submits a complete application will receive an Executive AI Growth Scorecard™.
The scorecard provides an initial assessment of your organisation’s AI Growth Readiness together with a recommended next step.
Organisations that are not selected may also receive:
- Priority consideration for future cohorts.
- An invitation to book the Executive AI Growth Strategy Session™ at the current introductory investment before standard advisory pricing is introduced.
Access to future executive research and benchmark insights.
Confidentiality
All information provided during the application and advisory process will be treated as strictly confidential.
Anonymous findings may contribute to future benchmark reports and executive research.
No organisation will ever be identified without prior written permission.
About Carlos Batista
Carlos Batista is an Executive AI Growth Advisor who helps CEOs, founders and executive leadership teams determine whether AI is creating measurable business growth or simply increasing activity.
His work combines executive strategy, leadership advisory and proprietary AI growth frameworks to help organisations make better decisions in the AI era.
His philosophy is simple.
AI doesn’t create business growth. Leadership does.
AI simply accelerates the decisions leaders make.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a competition?
No. It is a selective executive advisory programme. Organisations are chosen through a structured evaluation process based on strategic fit and research objectives.
Is there any cost?
No. Selected organisations receive the Executive AI Growth Strategy Session™ at no cost as part of the Executive AI Growth Advisory Cohort™.
Is there any obligation to continue beyond the Strategy Session?
No. If opportunities are identified that would benefit from further advisory support, organisations may decide whether they wish to continue into the Build™ and Grow™ stages.
How many organisations will be selected?
Only three organisations will participate in this cohort.
What happens if my organisation is not selected?
Every applicant receives an Executive AI Growth Scorecard™. Organisations that demonstrate strong strategic potential may also receive priority access to future cohorts or an invitation to book the Executive AI Growth Strategy Session™.
Applications Are Now Open
If your organisation is already investing in AI and wants to determine whether those investments are creating measurable business growth, we invite you to apply.
Only three organisations will be selected.
Complete your application today and discover where AI can create your next growth opportunity.
Applications for the inaugural Executive AI Growth Advisory Cohort™ are now open.
Applications close at 23:59 (SAST) on Thursday, 9 July 2026.
Only three organisations will be selected.
If your organisation is already investing in AI and you’re ready to determine whether those investments are creating measurable business growth, I invite you to apply.
