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AI ROI Calculator
Build the business case for your AI investment
Building an Honest AI Business Case
Most AI ROI estimates are either too optimistic (vendor projections) or too conservative (early skepticism). The AI ROI Calculator uses realistic input assumptions based on observed outcomes from middle market deployments — giving you a model your CFO and board will take seriously.
What the Calculator Measures
The calculator models three categories of financial impact: labor cost reduction (hours eliminated or redeployed from operational tasks), revenue impact (faster sales cycles, higher win rates, improved retention), and error cost reduction (AP errors, compliance fines, customer service escalations). Each category uses industry-specific benchmarks with adjustable inputs.
Implementation Cost Modeling
The business case includes full implementation and ongoing costs: platform fees, implementation services, internal IT and operations time, and ongoing management. Total cost of ownership over a 3-year horizon is compared to projected benefits to calculate payback period and ROI.
How to Present This to Your Board
The calculator outputs a structured summary designed for board and investor presentation: projected benefits by category, implementation timeline and costs, sensitivity analysis on key assumptions, and phased ROI as deployments mature. Start with conservative assumptions and show upside scenarios separately.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
The calculator uses conservative benchmarks from actual middle market deployments. Actual results vary based on your baseline process maturity, technology stack, and adoption quality.
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