While 92% of enterprises are investing in AI initiatives, only 31% have successfully moved their projects from pilot to production. This stark “implementation gap” isn’t just a technology challenge—it’s a business problem with significant consequences for competitiveness and growth.
Why does this gap exist? Through our work with dozens of SMEs and enterprise clients across the UK, US, and Europe, we’ve identified three critical barriers:
At Miniml, we’ve built our entire methodology around solving these implementation challenges. Founded in Edinburgh with operations in San Francisco, our team combines deep technical expertise with practical business acumen.
Unlike traditional consultancies that focus primarily on strategy, or development shops that deliver code without business context, Miniml specializes in the critical middle ground: transforming AI potential into operational reality.
Production-first means every solution we build is designed from day one to operate in real business environments. This includes:
Our services span the full AI implementation lifecycle, with particular strength in domains requiring domain-specific knowledge and data security:
Generic AI models like ChatGPT have captured public imagination, but businesses often need models that understand their unique terminology, processes, and data.
Our custom LLM development creates tailored models that:
Many business processes contain repetitive, high-volume tasks that are too complex for traditional automation but perfect for AI-enhanced solutions.
Our workflow automation practice:
Beyond the consumer applications, generative AI offers transformative potential for internal business processes, content creation, and decision support.
Our generative AI solutions:
Our founding team comes from engineering backgrounds at leading AI companies and research institutions. We value working solutions over perfect slide decks.
We’ve built our security practices and development methodology specifically for industries where data protection and regulatory compliance are non-negotiable.
Every project begins with clear definitions of success tied to operational KPIs—whether cost reduction, throughput improvement, or enhanced customer experience.
Our teams combine AI expertise with practical business knowledge, ensuring solutions that work within your operational constraints and organizational culture.
If you’re looking to move beyond AI experimentation to real business impact, we offer several engagement models:
Each engagement follows our proven methodology that emphasizes early validation, iterative development, and clear success metrics.
AI adoption doesn’t have to be high-risk or disruptive. With the right partner, you can move confidently from ambition to implementation—transforming AI potential into business reality.
Whether you’re exploring AI for the first time or scaling existing initiatives, we’re ready to help you move forward with confidence.
Miniml is a specialist AI consultancy and development firm headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, with operations in San Francisco. We support organizations across the UK, US, and Europe in building and deploying bespoke AI systems that deliver real operational impact.
