Founding Client Phase

We're Building the Methodology While Building Your Transformation

We're not a traditional consultancy with 50 years of history. We're practitioners who've redesigned workflows in our previous roles and now we're doing it for clients. You get to influence how we work.

Why We Started Sustainawav

The Problem We Saw:

Companies are scrambling to adopt AI. They buy tools, hire consultants, launch pilots.

Result: Most see less than 20% efficiency gains.

Meanwhile, AI-native startups can operate at significantly lower cost.

The gap: It's not the AI. It's the workflows.

Traditional companies automate existing processes.
AI-native companies design processes around AI from day one.

Our Background:

We've spent the last 3 years redesigning workflows in our previous roles:

  • Sales operations that went from 15 leads/week to 70+ leads/week
  • Support systems that scaled 8x without new hires
  • Content operations that increased output 12x

We saw the same pattern everywhere: Redesign beats automation by significant multiples.

The Decision:

Rather than do this inside one company, we decided to do it for many companies.

That's Sustainawav.

Our Approach

First Principles Thinking

We start with outcomes: "If we built this today with 2025 AI, how would we design it?"

Not: "How do we automate step 7?"

But: "Do we need step 7?"

This approach has been validated by companies like Tesla, SpaceX, and successful AI-native startups.

We're applying it to established companies.

90-Day Production

Long transformation programs often fail. Markets move too fast.

Business transformation research suggests:

• Long programs (18+ months) have higher failure rates

• Focused short initiatives (90 days) show better success

• Speed beats perfection in rapidly changing markets

We deliver working workflows in 90 days, then optimize.

Knowledge Transfer

We're not building a consultancy that wants clients forever.

We're building a methodology that companies can use themselves.

Our goal: After 6-12 months, you don't need us.

Why Founding Clients Matter

What We're Figuring Out:

  • Which workflows transform easiest (vs. hardest)
  • How long implementation really takes
  • What training works best
  • Which tools deliver on promises (most don't)
  • What causes failures (and how to prevent them)

What You Get:

  • 50% discount on all services
  • Direct influence on our methodology
  • Partnership relationship, not vendor relationship
  • Extended support (30 extra days included)
  • First-mover advantage in your market

This Is Genuine Collaboration

You're not a guinea pig. You're a partner.

We have the methodology (tested in our previous roles). You help us refine it for broader application.

Both sides win.

What We Get:

  • Real-world validation of methodology
  • Case studies to help future clients
  • Feedback to improve our approach
  • References and testimonials

Our Principles

Honesty Over Sales

We'll tell you if:

• AI can't solve your problem

• You're not ready for transformation

• We're not the right fit

• Another approach makes more sense

We'd rather lose a sale than set wrong expectations.

Evidence Over Claims

We make specific projections:

• Up to 50-70% cost reduction

• Up to 3-5x productivity improvement

• 90 days to operational

These are based on:

• Our previous work experience

• Industry research and benchmarks

• AI capability analysis

As we complete founding client engagements, we'll add real case studies.

Partnership Over Vendor

Founding clients aren't transactions. They're partnerships.

We succeed when you succeed.

That means:

• Flexible on timeline if needed

• Collaborative on approach

• Transparent about what's working (and what's not)

• Committed to your success, not our process

Who We Are

Small Team, Deep Experience

We're not a 500-person consultancy with junior analysts.

We're practitioners who've done this work:

• Redesigned dozens of workflows in previous roles

• Led digital transformation initiatives

• Built and scaled AI-powered operations

• Trained teams to operate independently

Now we're doing it for clients.

Tool-Agnostic

We don't sell AI tools. We don't get kickbacks.

We use what works:

• Claude Agent SDK, OpenAI Agent SDK for LLMs

• Custom Scripts or n8n for Automations

• Industry-specific tools as needed

Best tech stack for the job, not best or easiest one for our margins.

Outcome-Focused

We're measured by:

• Cost savings achieved

• Productivity improvements

• Time to operational independence

• Your ability to continue without us

Not by hours billed or projects sold.

Get Started

Option 1: Free 15-Minute Assessment

  • See which workflows to transform
  • Estimated savings
  • Custom roadmap

Option 2: Schedule 30-Minute Call

  • Discuss your situation
  • Determine fit
  • Explore founding client opportunity