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Your First AI Hire

Most Companies Fail at AI Before They Start

The bottleneck isn't the technology. It's the leadership.

No One Owns AI

Everyone's "exploring" AI tools, but no one is accountable for results. Without an owner, nothing gets implemented.

Wrong Hire, Wrong Cost

A full-time AI executive costs $150K–$300K+ and takes 6+ months to hire. Most companies can't afford to wait or to guess.

Scattered Experiments

Teams run disconnected AI pilots that never scale. Without strategic direction, you get 10% of the potential value.

Missed Window

Your competitors are moving now. Every month without AI leadership is a month of competitive advantage lost forever.

Your Dedicated AI Officer — Without the $300K Mistake

1
Month 0 · Free Discovery · FREE
AI Capabilities Audit
We assess your current state, identify your biggest opportunities, and design a 90-day AI implementation roadmap.
2
Month 1 · Phase 1 · $1,800
Foundation & First Win
Your AI Officer joins the team. We identify your highest-ROI use case and implement your first AI program—fast.
3
Month 2–3 · Phase 2 · $1,800/mo
Scale & Systemize
We expand the program, train your team, and build AI into your core workflows. You see measurable results.
⚡ Our Guarantee

If you don't see measurable AI impact within 90 days, we work for free until you do. We're that confident.

After Month 3

You have a fully operational AI program, a trained team, and the option to hire your AI Officer full-time, continue with Edge8, or run independently with our playbook.

$5,400 vs $150,000+

The numbers make this decision obvious.

$5,400
Edge8 AI Officer Program (3 months)
  • Dedicated AI Officer on Day 1
  • First program live by Month 1
  • Full team training included
  • ROI guarantee
  • No long-term commitment
$150,000+
Hiring a Full-Time AI Executive
  • 6+ months to hire
  • No guarantee of results
  • Risk of wrong hire
  • Benefits & equity on top
  • You get one person's knowledge

Built for Ambitious Founders

You're in the Right Place If...
  • $2M–$50M revenue business
  • CEO/founder ready to commit to AI
  • 10–500 employees
  • Specific business problems to solve
  • Want ROI within 90 days
This Is NOT for You If...
  • You want AI magic without effort
  • You're not ready to change processes
  • You're looking for a quick fix
  • You don't believe AI has real business value

Dave Hajdu, CAIO

Dave spent 25 years in tech, from automating millions of rows of data at Microsoft to founding EO Vietnam and building AI programs for 50+ companies. He created the AI Officer Certification, now deployed across Southeast Asia and North America.

When you work with Edge8, you get Dave's methodology, his team's execution, and a proven system for turning AI experiments into business results.

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Dave Hajdu

What Our Clients Say

I invited Dave to speak at the AI Summit in Sabah, and he was a natural on stage, bringing a fresh style the audience loved. We are looking forward to collaborating with the AI Officer Institute and Edge8 to bring their AI Certification Program to Malaysia.

Dato George Lim
Dato George Lim
Founder & CEO — G&A GROUP & GA SPACE

We were lucky enough to have Dave Hajdu work with our forum to help understand how AI is automating tasks and exploding output across a wide range of applications.

John VanNewkirk
John VanNewkirk
YPO Gold Seattle, Forum 6

I am very grateful to Dave Hajdu, who spoke to graduate students in our international business and public policy program during our visit to Vietnam about Negotiations and AI.

Dr. Brooks Holtom
Dr. Brooks Holtom
Professor of Management, Georgetown

Love the new look and branding. The website looks so good. I'm deeply grateful. The brand interview really made me think about our positioning and business in ways I never expected.

Dao Nguyen
Dao Nguyen
Founder, DN Legal

I can't stop looking at the new website and brand book. With Edge8's help, we're finally presenting ourselves the way we've always wanted. The speed, the quality, and the care were all top-notch.

Tuan Anh Le
Tuan Anh Le
Managing Partner, DN Legal

Working with Edge8 has been a pleasure. When I launched Fab Four Academy, I needed support to build a strong brand and digital presence. Dave and the team stepped in and delivered amazing results.

Dan Absher
Dan Absher
CEO, Absher Construction Company

I invited Dave to speak at the AI Summit in Sabah, and he was a natural on stage, bringing a fresh style the audience loved. We are looking forward to collaborating with the AI Officer Institute and Edge8 to bring their AI Certification Program to Malaysia.

Dato George Lim
Dato George Lim
Founder & CEO — G&A GROUP & GA SPACE

We were lucky enough to have Dave Hajdu work with our forum to help understand how AI is automating tasks and exploding output across a wide range of applications.

John VanNewkirk
John VanNewkirk
YPO Gold Seattle, Forum 6

I am very grateful to Dave Hajdu, who spoke to graduate students in our international business and public policy program during our visit to Vietnam about Negotiations and AI.

Dr. Brooks Holtom
Dr. Brooks Holtom
Professor of Management, Georgetown

Love the new look and branding. The website looks so good. I'm deeply grateful. The brand interview really made me think about our positioning and business in ways I never expected.

Dao Nguyen
Dao Nguyen
Founder, DN Legal

I can't stop looking at the new website and brand book. With Edge8's help, we're finally presenting ourselves the way we've always wanted. The speed, the quality, and the care were all top-notch.

Tuan Anh Le
Tuan Anh Le
Managing Partner, DN Legal

Working with Edge8 has been a pleasure. When I launched Fab Four Academy, I needed support to build a strong brand and digital presence. Dave and the team stepped in and delivered amazing results.

Dan Absher
Dan Absher
CEO, Absher Construction Company

I invited Dave to speak at the AI Summit in Sabah, and he was a natural on stage, bringing a fresh style the audience loved. We are looking forward to collaborating with the AI Officer Institute and Edge8 to bring their AI Certification Program to Malaysia.

Dato George Lim
Dato George Lim
Founder & CEO — G&A GROUP & GA SPACE

We were lucky enough to have Dave Hajdu work with our forum to help understand how AI is automating tasks and exploding output across a wide range of applications.

John VanNewkirk
John VanNewkirk
YPO Gold Seattle, Forum 6

I am very grateful to Dave Hajdu, who spoke to graduate students in our international business and public policy program during our visit to Vietnam about Negotiations and AI.

Dr. Brooks Holtom
Dr. Brooks Holtom
Professor of Management, Georgetown

Love the new look and branding. The website looks so good. I'm deeply grateful. The brand interview really made me think about our positioning and business in ways I never expected.

Dao Nguyen
Dao Nguyen
Founder, DN Legal

I can't stop looking at the new website and brand book. With Edge8's help, we're finally presenting ourselves the way we've always wanted. The speed, the quality, and the care were all top-notch.

Tuan Anh Le
Tuan Anh Le
Managing Partner, DN Legal

Working with Edge8 has been a pleasure. When I launched Fab Four Academy, I needed support to build a strong brand and digital presence. Dave and the team stepped in and delivered amazing results.

Dan Absher
Dan Absher
CEO, Absher Construction Company

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