Ship AI in production—not another pilot—in 8 weeks
For CEOs and founders of scaleups (100–500 people) in CEE and DACH. OKRs, dashboard, and governance your team actually runs. Fixed tiers. No scope creep.
Fixed scope
What is in, out, and done—before work starts
Fixed price
No surprise invoices or scope creep
Senior lead
Founder-led delivery; no junior hand-off
GDPR-ready
Privacy policy, consent, and lawful processors
Who you’ll work with
Senior practitioners—not a hand-off to juniors
Alexander Ivan
Lead at Meridion
15+ years in technology leadership and 10+ in senior management. I work directly with founders and execs — not through layers of juniors.
Slovakia · Remote
“The 8-week AI execution program delivered a complete environment our teams could actually use from day one.”
“We went from strategic chaos to aligned execution. The ROI was visible within the first quarter.”
Ridge is a Meridion program—same senior practitioners as Trailhead, Summit, and Rise. If you need altitude and board narrative first, Summit may be a better entry.
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Who this is for
You're CEO or founder of a scaleup (100–500 employees) in Central & Eastern Europe or DACH. Revenue €2–20M. FinTech, SaaS, or professional services. You want AI to deliver measurable business results—clear priorities, aligned teams, and a dashboard so you know if you're getting value—without lengthy consulting or scope creep. You've seen pilots that never scale and budget spent with no production impact. You need results in weeks, not years.
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The problem
AI pilots that never scale
Proof-of-concepts that don't reach production; budget and energy spent with no impact.
No clear use cases
Everyone wants 'AI' but nobody knows which problems to solve first; resources scattered.
AI ROI unmeasured
You can't tell if AI investments are paying off; no visibility into business impact.
Fear of open-ended consulting
Hourly rates, scope creep, long engagements. You want a bounded program with a fixed outcome.
Eight weeks, three phases
Weeks 1–3
AI Foundation
Maturity assessment, use cases, ROI projections
Weeks 4–6
AI Alignment
OKR workshop, dashboard, team enablement
Weeks 7–8
AI Execution
Roadmap, governance, handoff you own
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What you get
A complete AI execution system in 8 weeks: AI strategy, OKRs, executive dashboard, and governance. Not consulting—a working framework you own.
1–3
AI Foundation
What's included
- AI maturity assessment
- use case identification & prioritization
- technology stack review
- ROI projections for top 3 initiatives
Outcome
Clear AI roadmap with prioritized use cases
You get a working system you own.
- Illustrative benchmarks
- 40% faster AI adoption
- €50M+ value delivered.
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How it works
15-minute clarity call
We check whether Ridge matches your scaleup, which tier (Start / Pro / Enterprise) fits, and when your first OKR cycle could start (often 30–60 days). No prep; mutual fit—not a pitch deck.
Kickoff & assessment (Week 1)
Current state, use cases, priorities.
Strategy & workshop (Weeks 2–6)
AI + OKR workshop, objectives, key results, dashboard build.
Roadmap & handoff (Weeks 7–8)
Implementation roadmap, governance, launch. Pro/Enterprise include 3–6 months support and monthly check-ins.
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What the eight weeks are designed to move
Illustrative outcomes from similar engagements—your context sets the real targets.
- 8 weeksProgram lengthThree defined phases, fixed scope
- RemoteDelivery modelCEE / DACH–friendly cadence
- SystemWhat you keepRoadmap, OKRs, dashboard, governance
- Fixed tiersEngagement styleStart · Pro · Enterprise
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Why teams choose Ridge
Execution infrastructure—not another strategy PDF.
Production bias
Execution
We optimize for use cases that reach real users and measurable KPIs. Pilots that die in a folder are treated as failure, not success.
One operating rhythm
OKRs + AI
Leadership, product, and engineering share objectives and a dashboard so trade-offs are visible—not debated in side channels.
You own the machine
Handoff
Templates, rituals, and governance are yours after eight weeks. Pro and Enterprise add the check-ins that keep momentum without re-hiring us for every decision.
See if Ridge fits your scaleup
Book a 15-min fit call07
Pricing
Fixed pricing — what you see is what you pay.
Ridge Start
Companies < 50 employees
€8,000
Book a 15-min fit callAI readiness assessment; AI + OKR workshop (1 day); AI dashboard template; 2 weeks support; AI documentation & templates
Most popular
Ridge Professional
Mid-market 50–250 employees
€18,000
Book a 15-min fit callComplete AI readiness assessment; full AI + OKR framework; custom AI dashboard with ROI tracking; leadership AI training (2 days); 3 months ongoing support; monthly AI check-ins; AI governance setup
Ridge Enterprise
Teams 250+ employees
€28,000
Book a 15-min fit callAll Professional features; dedicated AI success coach (6 months); extended support (6 months); quarterly AI strategy reviews; custom dashboard integrations; executive AI steering committee; AI change management program
| Feature | Ridge Start €8,000 | Ridge Professional €18,000 | Ridge Enterprise €28,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI readiness assessment | |||
| AI + OKR workshop | 1 day | Full framework | Full framework |
| AI dashboard | Template | Custom with ROI tracking | Custom + integrations |
| Leadership AI training | — | 2 days | 2 days |
| Ongoing support | 2 weeks | 3 months | 6 months |
| Monthly AI check-ins | — | ||
| AI governance setup | — | ||
| Dedicated AI success coach | — | — | 6 months |
| Quarterly AI strategy reviews | — | — | |
| Executive AI steering committee | — | — | |
| AI change management program | — | — | |
| AI documentation & templates |
No hourly rates. No scope creep. Remote-first from Slovakia (CET/CEST); timezone-aligned with CEE/DACH.
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Risk reversal
Fixed scope: 8 weeks; defined phases and deliverables. You know exactly what you get and what it costs.
Illustrative benchmarks: Proven framework; illustrative benchmarks; fixed scope.
You own the system: Roadmap, OKRs, dashboard, governance—a working framework your team can run. We don't disappear after 8 weeks; Pro/Enterprise include monthly check-ins and support.
CEE/DACH fit: Pricing reflects regional realities; remote delivery; no big-consultancy overhead.
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Why Ridge
Complete system, not consulting. You get roadmap + OKRs + dashboard + governance in 8 weeks. Not reports and recommendations—a framework you own and execute with.
Measurable results. Custom AI dashboard with KPIs and ROI tracking; illustrative benchmarks from comparable programs, not guarantees.
Fixed price. Start €8K, Professional €18K, Enterprise €28K. What you see is what you pay.
Built for scaleups. We understand CEE and DACH: lean budgets, distributed teams, need to move fast.
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Questions before you book
Scope, tiers, and how Ridge fits with the rest of Meridion.
What is Ridge in one sentence?
An eight-week, fixed-price program that gives your scaleup a working AI execution system: prioritized use cases, OKRs, a dashboard, and governance—so AI ships in production, not endless pilots.
How is Ridge different from Summit?
Ridge is hands-on execution for scaleups (roughly 100–500 people) in CEE and DACH: governance, tooling, and rituals in eight weeks. Summit is board- and narrative-heavy strategy for larger B2B companies (often €50M+ ARR), often starting with a free assessment. Same Meridion team; different depth and buyer.
What does fixed price mean in practice?
You choose Start (€8K), Professional (€18K), or Enterprise (€28K) based on company size and support level. The eight-week phases and deliverables are defined up front—no hourly open tab.
What if we are not in CEE or DACH?
Ridge is built for CEE/DACH time zones and buying reality; we still work remotely across the EU. If you are unsure, book a short call and we will be direct about fit.
What happens on the first call?
Fifteen minutes to see if Ridge matches your stage, which tier is realistic, and what the path to your first OKR cycle looks like. Mutual fit—not a slide deck pitch.
Still have questions? The fastest way to get a straight answer is a short conversation.
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Next step
No pitch. No obligation. We'll decide together.
Book a 15-min fit callFit assessment; tier recommendation; timeline to first OKR cycle.
Help me choose a tierDeeper dive on AI use cases and roadmap.