Who should get in touch
Organizations assessing where AI belongs in their operations can introduce the question they are exploring. Teams moving from an identified business need to the design and development of an AI system can explain that need and the work already considered.
Leaders seeking research, strategic perspective, or technical direction for a consequential decision can describe the decision and the information they need to make it.
What to include
Introduce your organization and the question or project under consideration. Explain the context, the intended outcome, and the people or processes affected. Include timing where available.
For an AI project, explain what the system would help people do and the information it would need. For research or advisory, identify the decision to be informed and the uncertainty you need to address. An initial note can be concise; a finished specification is not required.
Send your introduction
Use the State Madison contact address below and include “Halsted, Haines & Co.” in the subject line. Describe the business situation in plain language so the introduction has a clear starting point.
Halsted, Haines & Co. is a professional services firm and a State Madison company. Its work brings together business strategy and technology through consulting, advisory, research, and AI development.
Do we need to know where AI fits already?
No. The firm’s scope includes organizations assessing where AI belongs in their operations, as well as teams with an identified need. Explain the business question and the process involved; a preselected tool is not a prerequisite for introducing a project.
Can the question be research or advice rather than development?
Yes. The firm’s scope ranges from focused research and strategic advice to the design and development of AI systems. Describe the decision you need to make and the information or technical direction you need.
Where do small-business websites or cybersecurity fit?
Running Start Digital is the firm’s agency brand for small-business websites, marketing systems, and AI workflows. Built By Hackers focuses on practical small-business cyber hardening. If the question spans these areas, explain the whole business situation.