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In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, staying ahead means embracing innovation. As technology evolves, so do the opportunities it presents. That’s where OpenExO comes in.
Why work with OpenExO? Here are just a few reasons:
Our approach is comprehensive, covering everything from technical readiness to cultural alignment within your organization. We walk alongside you through three phases—diagnosis, exploration, and implementation—to ensure a tailored strategy that aligns with your business goals.
Recognized as the gold standard in AI readiness, we don’t just enhance your business operations; we transform them.
We’re provider agnostic, meaning we focus on driving immediate value across the most important business areas for you.
Our community of technology specialists, industry leaders, coaches, and more serves the full spectrum of enterprises from global to startup.
With AI-Ready Powered by OpenExO, we bridge the gap between your current operations and your potential. Whether you’re cautiously expanding, seeking a competitive edge, or fighting for survival in the digital age, OpenExO is your blue-chip partner in transformation.
Discover how our tailored solutions can redefine your business landscape and propel you towards unprecedented success.
In 2017, while at Stanley Black & Decker, I participated in an EXO Sprint led by Salim Ismail. This experience revolutionized my approach to business scalability and innovation. We dissected corporate “immune systems,” uncovering barriers to change. This pivotal sprint inspired me to join Upwork as VP of HR Client Strategy. Here, we continue to disrupt norms and embrace the future of work. EXO Sprint’s impact isn’t just about ROI; it’s about fostering a culture of innovation that drives tangible results and propels us forward.
Tony Buffum
Brands that trust our approach
We offer a range of solutions tailored to your needs, whether you’re an individual, a team, or a full company. We’ve got you covered!
10 Day Microschool
• Designed to upskill and certify the next generation of ExO and AI-Ready leaders
• Learn proven tools and frameworks that accelerate AI adoption and value.
• Complete in a total of 20 team hours: ensuring high value-to-time invested
• Work with elite AI Coaches and Faculty
Custom Sprint
• A comprehensive ExO and AI-Ready offering designed for maximum impact.
• Teams of 5 collaborate to assess, audit, diagnose, analyze and rank AI use cases
• Complete in a total of 20 team hours: ensuring high value-to-time invested
• Facilitated by OpenExO AI Coaches
Virtual Workshop
• Our simplest and easiest way to get ExO and AI-Ready
• Streamlined for maximum time-to- value impact and ease of access
• Single Seat and Stream Licenses
In-Person Workshop
• Get ExO and AI-Ready in person at a dedicated or add-on event workshop
• Designed for maximum time-to-value impact and networked acceleration
• Available as Single Seat and for Communities and Conferences
Get started now and book a call with our AI experts.
What type of returns and success are companies we work with earning after our process
Organizations implementing the formula have delivered over:
40X
Higher shareholder returns
2.6
Better revenue growth
6.8
Higher profitability
11.7
Better asset turnover
Despite transforming countless businesses, OpenExO’s AI-Ready program remains highly personalized and focused.
We’ve limited our AI-Ready engagements to ensure maximum value for each client. Even with this focused approach, AI-Ready has driven significant growth and efficiency.
Join AI-Ready to learn how tailored AI solutions deliver immediate results and why a personalized approach can be key to your success. Discover how a customized AI strategy can transform your business and propel you towards unprecedented success.
This was Pivotal for me.
Tony Buffum, Vice President of HR Client Strategy at Upwork, shares his transformative experience with Salim Ismail during a pivotal business sprint. While at Stanley Black & Decker, Tony participated in an EXO Sprint that fundamentally changed his approach to business scalability and model innovation.
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“Design and deployment of business models of the FUTURE.”
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“Great experience and right length and depth for professionals”
George P Brown PhD
“If I did not engage now, I feel that I would be left in the dust of those other institutions that do.”
Jaques Malan
“Every aspect of business will be integrated”
We offer a range of solutions tailored to your needs, whether you’re an individual, a team, or a full company. We’ve got you covered!
10 Day Microschool
• Designed to upskill and certify the next generation of ExO and AI-Ready leaders
• Learn proven tools and frameworks that accelerate AI adoption and value.
• Complete in a total of 20 team hours: ensuring high value-to-time invested
• Work with elite AI Coaches and Faculty
Custom Sprint
• A comprehensive ExO and AI-Ready offering designed for maximum impact.
• Teams of 5 collaborate to assess, audit, diagnose, analyze and rank AI use cases
• Complete in a total of 20 team hours: ensuring high value-to-time invested
• Facilitated by OpenExO AI Coaches
Virtual Workshop
• Our simplest and easiest way to get ExO and AI-Ready
• Streamlined for maximum time-to- value impact and ease of access
• Single Seat and Stream Licenses
In-Person Workshop
• Get ExO and AI-Ready in person at a dedicated or add-on event workshop
• Designed for maximum time-to-value impact and networked acceleration
• Available as Single Seat and for Communities and Conferences
Get started now and book a call with our AI experts.
“I’ve started several initiatives, that were really impactful”
Your Journey on AI-Ready
Onboard / Intake (1 Hour)
- 30 Mins Welcome call, onboarding, access to systems (ExO Pass), expectation management, timing, resourcing.
- 5 Licenses issued to key people in your organization for OpenExO Membership.
Diagnostic Questionnaire + Al Learning (3 hours)
- Complete Al-Ready Diagnostic Assessment online, how have you used Al thus far, key areas you are thinking about etc
- Complete Al Course on OpenExO platform to set a baseline common understanding and key terms, and assist in understanding of any Diagnostic questions
- (Optional) provide access to Al Permissioned Widgets to conduct analysis on core ERM, Finance, Sales or other systems
Shared Learnings + Update call (1 Hour)
- 30 Mins Update call with OpenExO to review progress, review early diagnostic results, identify deficiencies and prep for Secondary Assessment & inputs
- Review ExO Survey results as input to next steps
Analysis + Best Practices Assessment (2 Hours)
- Review a list of 15 top use cases (e.g. Al powered tootsi, understand them, rank them,
- Prioritize them using our online tool to identify top value propositions for leveraging Al.
- Start using additional system tools (Al-Suite, Custom GPT’s) to discover value props
Coaching Session with Mapping (2 Hours)
- Meeting with an OpenExO Al coach for 60 minutes to review findings, discuss use-cases and conduct Al-Readiness review for roadmap inputs.
- Go over Use Case prioritization and readiness to get a sense of where best to start applying
Al in your organization. - Review Al Analysis from Al Permissioned Widgets tif opted in)
Outcomes Report (1 Hour)
- Receive Outcomes Report with summary of all findings, roadmap and recommendations for next steps
- Set plan in place, agree calendar and timings for Al Accountability and Al Coaching for next 12 months.
Ongoing Accountability / Support via Coaching
- Monthly Coach meet-ups to check in on progress, review journey and align to SMART goals set.
Our proven track record
OpenExO, led by Salim Ismail, has a proven track record in driving exponential growth and innovation.
Salim co-founded OpenExO in 2014, establishing a global transformation ecosystem designed to empower organizations and individuals to achieve exponential growth. The platform rapidly gained traction, becoming a hub for visionary leaders and experts worldwide.
Over the years, OpenExO expanded its community to include thousands of members, offering invaluable resources, mentorship, and a collaborative environment that fosters innovation.
Building on this success, Salim launched ExO Works in 2016, a consultancy dedicated to integrating exponential strategies into established organizations. The success of ExO Works reinforced OpenExO’s reputation as a leader in exponential technologies.
Through these initiatives, Salim Ismail and OpenExO have built a remarkable community, driving substantial impact and cultivating a culture of exponential growth. With their continued focus on innovation and collaboration, Salim Ismail and OpenExO remain at the forefront of digital transformation.
We offer a range of solutions tailored to your needs, whether you’re an individual, a team, or a full company. We’ve got you covered!
10 Day Microschool
• Designed to upskill and certify the next generation of ExO and AI-Ready leaders
• Learn proven tools and frameworks that accelerate AI adoption and value.
• Complete in a total of 20 team hours: ensuring high value-to-time invested
• Work with elite AI Coaches and Faculty
Custom Sprint
• A comprehensive ExO and AI-Ready offering designed for maximum impact.
• Teams of 5 collaborate to assess, audit, diagnose, analyze and rank AI use cases
• Complete in a total of 20 team hours: ensuring high value-to-time invested
• Facilitated by OpenExO AI Coaches
Virtual Workshop
• Our simplest and easiest way to get ExO and AI-Ready
• Streamlined for maximum time-to- value impact and ease of access
• Single Seat and Stream Licenses
In-Person Workshop
• Get ExO and AI-Ready in person at a dedicated or add-on event workshop
• Designed for maximum time-to-value impact and networked acceleration
• Available as Single Seat and for Communities and Conferences
Get started now and book a call with our AI experts.