Clear decisions in 90 days. No data team required.
A virtual CDO team — AI agents + senior expert — that ships board-ready evidence (), measures , and governs AI. , no junior army.
2–5%
margin recovered
~15d
average DSO reduction
×3
reporting productivity
Too many tools.
Not enough decisions.
Most organizations drown in data but lack clarity. Sound familiar?
Your CDO team — self-serve or embedded
Mid-market teams can start self-serve. Enterprise teams typically start with Embedded leadership and governance.
SELF-SERVICE
(self-serve workflows)
Specialist workflows that turn your inputs into a , a (board brief), or a risk register.
Agents are automated analysts that produce decision-ready artifacts (scorecards, business cases, policy drafts) under executive accountability.
What you get
- Decision artifacts
- Audit trail / governance
- Executive sign-off
Exports to PDF/Markdown. Works in the web app.
- Data & AI maturity in 48h
- Your top 5 use cases identified and prioritized by ROI
- AI risk register ready for the board
- Continuous data quality monitoring
WITH AN EXPERT
CDO
Fractional means part-time, senior CDO leadership embedded in your team.
- Your C-suite aligned on AI transformation
- 2-3 AI projects in production with measured ROI
- Data/AI operating model installed with named owners
- approved on first pass by the board
Agents execute. The CDO leads.
Agents are automated analysts that produce decision-ready artifacts (scorecards, business cases, policy drafts) under executive accountability. Fractional means part-time, senior CDO leadership. Use one or combine both for clear accountability.
What you get
- Decision artifacts
- Audit trail / governance
- Executive sign-off
Datasive offer, in 15 seconds
4 missions to turn a business problem into a decision-ready plan.
Problem
We’re flying blind on data.
Result
Clear priorities + 90‑day plan.
Problem
Numbers don’t reconcile.
Result
Governance + exec dashboards.
Problem
POCs with no ROI.
Result
2 AI cases in production.
Problem
Shadow AI and compliance risk.
Result
Controlled risk + compliance.
50 concrete AI & Data use cases for your company
Don't know where to start with AI? Enter by your business problem. Already have use cases? We deliver them.
Already identified your use cases but struggling to deliver? Our agents and fractional CDO execute them for you →
Agents are automated analysts that produce decision-ready artifacts (scorecards, business cases, policy drafts) under executive accountability.
They trust us
Senior experience in European groups, anonymized results.
Median observed: 3 board-ready deliverables in 90 days.
15+
years of data & AI experience
50+
documented use cases
90j
to first results
“Actionable deliverables by the next board meeting.”
“Clear framing, without the jargon.”
Decision-ready deliverables, not decks
Each mission ends with concrete artifacts your leadership can approve and execute immediately.
Consulting, hiring, or Datasive?
A clear comparison to choose the best path.
| Criteria | Traditional firm | Hire a CDO + team | Datasive (Embedded leadership) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timeline | 8–16 weeks to frame | 3–6 months to hire | Board-ready in 90 days |
| Total cost | High project fees | Fixed + team costs | Fractional, no heavy structure |
| Deliverables | Slides & recommendations | Depends on the team | Scorecards, dashboards, roadmaps |
| Ownership | External | Internal, long onboarding | Shared steering, aligned team |
| ROI | Variable, hard to measure | Progressive | Measured on business KPIs |
| Risk | Consultant dependency | Hiring risk | Short commitment, limited risk |
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FAQ
Direct answers on cost, ROI, risk, and engagement.
What is a Decision Pack?
A board-ready decision brief: options, ROI logic, risks, and the accountable owner.
What do you mean by “agents”?
Agents are automated analysts that produce decision-ready artifacts (scorecards, business cases, policy drafts) under executive accountability.
How do you work with existing data/IT teams?
We align with existing teams, clarify decision rights, and accelerate delivery. We own delivery; your teams own domain decisions.
How do you handle AI governance and EU compliance?
EU-first governance: AI policy, risk register, and audit-ready controls aligned with GDPR and the EU AI Act.
How much does a Fractional CDO cost and what do you get?
It depends on the mission: - CLARITY (one-shot diagnostic): €5,000–€8,000 fixed fee - COMMAND (ongoing governance): €4,000–€8,000/month - ACCELERATE (AI in production): €8,000–€14,000/month - SHIELD (compliance add-on): €3,000–€5,000/month Typical 12‑month mid‑market budget: €12,000–€20,000/month, 3–10x less than a consulting firm for results in 90 days.
Where should we start?
The easiest path: book a free 30‑minute diagnostic. In half an hour, we assess your data & AI maturity and identify priorities. No commitment. If you prefer to explore alone first, our AI agents are free — start with the Maturity Auditor to get your scorecard. Agents are automated analysts that produce decision-ready artifacts (scorecards, business cases, policy drafts) under executive accountability.
What ROI can we expect in 90 days?
1–3 quick wins tied to P&L (pricing, ops, churn) targeting 2–5% margin or equivalent cost avoidance, with KPI baselines.
How do you prove ROI?
Baselines + counterfactuals, Decision Packs with KPIs, and bi-weekly reviews with business owners.