Strategic Research, Reimagined
AI-powered competitive intelligence for companies that can't afford McKinsey — but deserve the same quality.
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Not 8-12 weeks. Days, not months.
How It Works
A 30-minute conversation to understand your business context, strategic goals, and the specific questions you need answered.
Our AI engine scans 50+ public data sources — filings, market reports, competitor websites, news, and social signals — in hours, not weeks.
AI generates structured insights using consulting frameworks. A human expert shapes the narrative and validates every finding.
A senior strategist reviews every deliverable for accuracy, relevance, and actionability. No AI output ships without human eyes.
Boardroom-ready report with executive summary, competitive landscape, and actionable recommendations. We walk through it live.
Free Assessment
Enter your company name and website URL. Our AI generates a competitive intelligence dashboard — 6 sections free, 4 unlocked on a strategy call.
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The Difference
| Dimension | Traditional | LeanStrat |
|---|---|---|
| Project Cost | $500K – $5M | $500 – $2,000 |
| Delivery | 8–12 weeks | 2–3 days |
| First Meeting | Billed or ignored | Always free |
| Min. Size | $1B+ revenue | No minimum |
| Output | Boardroom-ready | Boardroom-ready |
| Pricing | $500–$1,200/hr | Flat fee |
| Data | Analyst grunt work | AI + verified databases |
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Common Questions
AI-powered consulting uses artificial intelligence to scan 50+ public data sources — government filings, financial databases, competitor websites, news archives, and industry reports — to generate boardroom-grade strategic research in days instead of months. A human strategist reviews and validates every insight before delivery. The result is the same quality output as traditional consulting firms, at 1/100th the cost.
AI-powered consulting typically costs $500 to $2,000 for a comprehensive competitive analysis report — compared to $500,000 to $5,000,000 for equivalent projects from firms like McKinsey, BCG, or Bain. LeanStrat offers a free competitive scan, full reports starting at $500, and bespoke engagements from $2,000 to $15,000. Traditional consulting charges $500–$1,200/hour plus travel. There are no retainers, no minimums, and no hidden fees.
LeanStrat delivers the same boardroom-ready output — competitive analysis, market sizing, strategic recommendations — but uses AI to replace the manual data-gathering that drives 80% of traditional consulting costs. Traditional firms charge $500–$1,200/hour and require 8–12 week engagements with $1B+ revenue minimums. LeanStrat has no minimum company size, delivers in 2–3 days, and charges flat fees starting at $500.
The free scan generates 6 sections of AI-powered competitive intelligence: a company snapshot, top 5 competitors analysis, SEO health score, AI/GEO visibility assessment, industry trends overview, and 3 actionable quick wins. It takes under 60 seconds and requires only your company name and website URL. No credit card, no sales pitch, no signup required.
AI-generated research is a starting point, not a final answer. LeanStrat uses a triple-verification process: AI scans 50+ data sources, cross-references every insight against 3+ independent sources, and a senior human strategist reviews every deliverable before delivery. The output is directionally accurate and comprehensive — suitable for strategic planning, board presentations, and investment decisions when combined with your domain expertise.
LeanStrat serves mid-market companies across SaaS, fintech, healthcare, e-commerce, manufacturing, and professional services — in the United States and India. Our AI engine works with any industry where public data exists (financial filings, competitor websites, industry reports, news). B2B SaaS competitive intelligence and fintech market sizing are our strongest verticals.
The free competitive scan is generated in under 60 seconds. Paid full reports (10 sections with strategic roadmap) are delivered within 24-48 hours. Bespoke consulting engagements — involving custom research, market sizing, and strategic recommendations — typically take 3-5 business days. Traditional consulting firms take 8-12 weeks for equivalent work.
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