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Architecting the
AI Advantage

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At Blackwood Advisory we partner with mid-market leaders to turn technological potential into commercial performance. Our senior-led advisory delivers secure, scalable AI strategies that drive structural efficiency and measurable growth.

Our story

About us

Clarity

We help SMB owners make AI practical, valuable, and safe. With experience across cybersecurity, applied AI, private equity, and growing SME focused products, we know what it takes to turn new technology into real business value.

Value

Our focus is simple: help you reduce friction, make better decisions, and free up time through automation that works in the real world. We identify the biggest opportunities, assess what is realistic for your business, and implement solutions your team will actually adopt.

Trust

From day one, we make sure security, trust, and governance are built in, so you can move quickly without losing control.

Growth

We are building our story by helping you shape yours.

Our Services

What we do

AI Readiness Audit

Assess your data, processes, and risk so you can move with confidence.

 


• Identify priority use cases
• Review data & workflow readiness
• Highlight opportunites

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AI Roadmap 

A practical plan for where to start, what to build, and how to govern AI safely.

• Prioritised AI roadmap
• AI operating model & governance
• ROI and value case for leadership

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Implementation & Enablement

Design, build, and ship AI assistants, automations, and workflows that people actually use.

• Automation & assistant design
• Systems integration & tooling
• Training, playbooks & change support

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AI Executive Coaching

AI Executive Coaching builds safe, practical AI habits for faster decisions, higher productivity, and controlled adoption. 

• Decide faster
• Save hours weekly
• Scale AI safely

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Who we are

Meet the Team

The senior advisors driving measurable AI value and structural transformation for organisations.

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Conor  J .  Hynes

Founder & Lead Advisor | Ireland

Advising mid-market leaders on AI strategies to drive commercial growth and value.

Sarah Chen

Head of Applied AI | New York

Designing complex LLM integrations to accelerate enterprise operational velocity.

Marcus Thorne

Head of OPerations | Boston

Architecting secure AI governance frameworks to ensure safe global implementation.

"Blackwood Advisory helped us cut through the noise and identify where AI could create real value in the business. Their advice was practical, commercial, and immediately useful"

Hunter Jones

CEO of BlueSquare

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"We needed a partner who could make AI clear for senior leadership and translate it into action. Conor and the team brought credibility, structure, and momentum from day one"

Brandon Tunes

Managing Director, Regional Business Group

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“Blackwood Advisory gave us a clear roadmap for AI adoption across operations. They combined strategic thinking with real world execution in a way that delivered confidence across the leadership team.”

Lauren Case

Head of Operations, Multi Site SME

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Client Reviews

What people say about us

Our clients

Trusted By

Our Partners 

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Get in touch

Book a senior-led discovery call to discuss your goals, risks, and practical next steps.

Value Created

Commercial Results

Examples of value created through senior-led AI roadmaps and secure implementation models.

40%

Faster Response Times

AI assisted workflows helped teams reduce delays and respond to customers and internal requests more quickly.

2x

Faster Decison Cycles

Leadership teams gained quicker access to clearer information, helping decisions move faster.

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AI Roadmap Implemented

Supported a medical business in turning AI ambition into a defined roadmap and live implementation plan

Contact Us

Enquire about our AI readiness audits, strategic roadmaps, and rapid implementation models built for commercial scale.

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Locations

Ireland    |   UK   |   Boston

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