Technology/SaaS
A churn model that correctly identified a customer who will churn 85-90% of the time.
Data science, refreshingly human.
The AI and data partner for high-stakes work.
We embed with your leadership team as fractional head of cloud, AI and machine learning, then build what we recommend. Strategy, execution and infrastructure from one accountable team.
Since 2016 we have been the machine intelligence partner for cutting edge startups, child safety non-profits, Fortune 10s, and more.
“Working with [Acorn] was always just a refreshing, joyous part of the week. I think it's very hard to find a consulting partner who can deeply listen and really understand your context, but then also quickly turn that into some kind of conceptual direction and really showing that understanding. [The team] did exactly that and think they would be a great partner for really anyone that's in this space...”
The proof of our impact across many verticals
Where Acorn shines
Is your project too important, too sensitive, or too urgent to leave to chance?
DOING IT YOURSELF DOES NOT MAKE SENSE
When the data is too sensitive for a general-purpose tool, or the team you need does not exist in-house yet, you need a partner who has done it before.
THE STAKES ARE HIGH
Sensitive data and real business risk, so the work has to hold up from day one.
THE TIMELINE IS TIGHT
A tradeshow date or a press launch that will not move. We build to the deadline, not around it.
How we get started
We listen, then scope the right engagement for what you need.
Most engagements start with a fixed-price Blueprint, our initial discovery engagement. We interview business leaders and tactical and technical experts, and you leave with:
- Current State Synthesis
- Strategic Roadmap
- Investment Estimates
- A custom execution proposal
If you are ready to commit to more, we scope that with you. Not sure it fits? Ask us.
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How it works
An intro call
Tell us what you are launching, fixing, or trying to decide.
A scoped engagement
We propose the engagement that fits what you described. Most engagements start with a Blueprint.
An ongoing partnership
We bring in the right support as the work grows, and you can change course later.
One accountable lead, the right specialists behind them.
A leading technology expert runs your engagement and brings in data scientists, engineers and delivery leads as the work needs them.
Why we're different
We care about your problems more than our own.
We care a lot and listen hard so we understand all about you and your business, and your needs.
We have an Overdelivery problem.
We routinely set expectations with you and then work very hard to beat them.
We make the journey fun and enjoyable.
Working on complex software doesn't have to be a drag. Our team brings an unexpected level of fun, optimism, and clarity to every call. For many of our clients their meetings with Acorn are the most refreshing and enjoyable part of their week.
We can deliver the full stack.
Short stack or full stack, we serve it either way. One team can take a solution end to end, from strategy and data pipelines to models, cloud infrastructure and the app on top. Or we slot into a bigger project that is already underway and fix just the layer that needs it.
Sensitive data, handled with care
Much of our work involves data that can't leak: customer records, employee data, financials and trade secrets. We build so your data stays in systems you control or that we run for you, with access limited to the people who need it. How much protection a project needs depends on the use case and an assessment of your risk and governance requirements, so we start there.
Let's talk.
High stakes, sensitive data, or a deadline that will not move? Tell us what you are launching.
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