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AI Strategy, Growth & Investments

We are a Stanford alumni collective helping investors, corporations, and founders build, acquire, and scale transformative AI ventures.

15K+
Decision-Makers
$5B+
M&A Transactions
100+
Founders Supported
165+
Years Experience
Who We Are

Born at Stanford. Built for the World.

We are a boutique advisory collective of Stanford alumni — engineers, operators, investors, and researchers — with one mission: bridge Silicon Valley's most disruptive AI innovations to corporations, funds, and founders globally.

Stanford Roots
Cross-disciplinary alumni across CS, business, medicine, law, and design.
Global Reach
International network spanning corporations, funds, and AI-native startups.
AI-Native
Deep hands-on expertise in enterprise AI adoption, products, and deployment.
Boutique Precision
High-touch relationships. Every engagement tailored to your objectives.
What We Do

Four Ways We Drive AI Adoption

From onboarding enterprises to bundling vertical capabilities — our four practice areas form a complete engine for AI-driven growth.

01
Enterprise AI Onboarding
We guide global corporations through our proprietary 5-step framework — transforming organizations from AI-curious to AI-powered through a structured, human-grade process.
02
Strategic Acqui-Hiring
We help strategic investors identify, evaluate, and acquire early-stage AI companies — gaining instant capability, talent, and IP that accelerates adoption far beyond organic build.
03
Vertical AI Constellations
We map entire sectors to identify complementary AI companies covering end-to-end workflows, then bundle them into a unified package of products, experience, and adoption capability.
04
AI Startup Growth & BD
We serve as growth partners for Series A+ AI companies — connecting them with enterprise customers, strategic partners, and future acquisition candidates within our global network.
The A15 Method

5 Steps to AI Transformation

Our proprietary onboarding process makes AI accessible to any enterprise — regardless of industry or technical maturity.

01
AI Readiness Audit
Assess current data infrastructure, processes, and culture to establish a clear baseline and identify highest-impact opportunities.
02
Strategy & Roadmap Design
Define your AI vision, select priority use cases, and build a phased roadmap aligned with business objectives and risk tolerance.
03
Ecosystem Matching
Match you with the right AI products from our constellation network — purpose-built tools for your vertical, not generic solutions.
04
Pilot & Integration
Run structured pilots, validate ROI, and oversee technical integration — ensuring your team is empowered and systems production-ready.
05
Scale & Continuous Growth
Stay as long-term partners — expanding AI across your organization and connecting you to new capabilities as the market evolves.
Vertical Constellations

End-to-End AI for Every Sector

We identify complementary AI companies in each vertical that together cover an entire business workflow — then offer them as a bundled package.

01
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Diagnostics, clinical workflow, patient engagement, drug discovery, and compliance AI.
02
Financial Services
Risk, fraud, personalization, compliance, and wealth management AI for banks and fintechs.
03
Manufacturing & Industry
Predictive maintenance, quality inspection, supply chain, and safety AI for industrial enterprises.
04
Retail & Commerce
Personalization, inventory, demand forecasting, and customer experience AI for retailers.
05
Education & HRtech
Adaptive learning, talent assessment, skills intelligence, and workforce AI.
06
Real Estate & PropTech
Valuation, leasing, property management, and smart building AI for developers and funds.
For Strategic Investors

Acquire Your Way Into AI Leadership

The fastest path to AI capability isn't always building. We help strategic investors identify, structure, and close acqui-hires of promising AI startups.

Deal Sourcing — curated pipeline of vetted, growth-stage AI companies across every vertical.
Technical Due Diligence — Stanford-grade assessment of AI products, models, and IP.
Structuring & Negotiation — M&A support from dealmakers with $5B+ in completed transactions.
Post-Acquisition Integration — we stay through integration to protect talent and technology.
$5B+
M&A Completed
200+
AI Companies in Pipeline
30+
Countries
The A15 Ecosystem

Connecting Industry, Investors & Startups

We sit at the intersection of three communities that need each other to thrive — serving as the connective tissue of the AI economy.

Enterprises
Industry
Global corporations seeking to adopt AI, modernize workflows, and access cutting-edge capabilities without the cost and time of building from scratch.
A15 Tech
The Collective
Stanford alumni advisors who serve as translators, connectors, and architects — bridging the gap between AI innovation and real-world enterprise adoption.
Investors & Founders
Capital + AI
Strategic investors acquiring AI capability, and Series A+ startups seeking enterprise customers, strategic partnerships, and optimal exit paths.
The Team

Visionaries in Tech & Investments

Each partner brings decades of experience at the intersection of Stanford research, Silicon Valley venture culture, and global enterprise strategy.

AS
Alex Stolyarik
Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Technology executive and Stanford University advisor specializing in AI, XR, robotics, and digital twins. Advises the Stanford Accelerator for Learning and serves on the boards of EcoSystemOne, DentliAI, and Valutica.

LK
Lana Kara
Co-Founder & CEO

Venture Partner and DeepTech executive with a proven track record at the intersection of breakthrough science and strategic capital. Founder of Capital Global Partners.

GS
Giovanni Soleti
Managing Partner

Seasoned M&A advisor with 20+ years across the US and Europe, executing high-impact transactions, capital raises, and strategic initiatives for technology companies.

Our Values

We Align Our Goals with Yours

Every engagement is built on one principle: we succeed only when you succeed. These aren't brand words — they're operating principles.

Integrity
Highest standards in all our dealings. Full transparency at every stage.
Expertise
Deep domain knowledge from Stanford research to real-world enterprise deployment.
Accountability
We take ownership of outcomes, not just deliverables — we stay until it works.
Partnership
Long-term relationships over transactional engagements. We grow with you.
Passion
Genuine conviction in the AI transformation defining this decade.
Precision
Boutique means focused. Every match, introduction, and recommendation is deliberate.

Ready to Bring AI to Your Organization?

Whether you're a corporation ready to transform, an investor looking to acquire AI capability, or a startup seeking strategic growth — start the conversation.

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