The Day PowerPoint Died

How Three Global Giants Ditched Consulting for AI and Never Looked Back

For decades, Fortune 500 companies have paid millions for consulting reports that are outdated before they’re even delivered. Months-long engagements. Static roadmaps. Overstuffed PowerPoint decks that sit in a folder while the market moves on.

That era is over. AI isn’t just streamlining strategy, it’s redefining how companies compete. Where a traditional consulting team once needed six months, an AI-driven platform can now deliver insights in days or even hours.

This shift is so profound that no business leader can afford to ignore it.

Why Traditional Consulting Is Failing:

➝ Slow to Adapt: Consulting reports take months. By the time recommendations arrive, the market has shifted.

➝ High-Cost, Low Impact: Companies pay millions for insights already buried in their own data.

➝ No Execution, Just Reports: Strategy decks don’t adjust in real-time. Once delivered, they’re static.

The AI Revolution: From Consultants to Continuous Execution

AI has already changed industries from finance to manufacturing. Now it is transforming how companies develop and execute strategy. That is exactly where FifthRow enters the picture: an AI-powered strategy execution platform that cuts through months of consulting work, delivering real-time insights and immediate action.

FifthRow: An AI-powered strategy execution platform that cuts through months of consulting work, delivering real-time insights and immediate action.

Companies that adopt FifthRow are not simply replacing one service provider with another. They are redefining the way they sense, analyze, and innovate in a fast-paced world.

Meet the Pioneers: Three Fortune 500 Leaders Who Embraced AI

Fortune 500 Automotive Giant: Needed to validate five new business models.

➝ Old Way: Hired consultants, ran market analysis, and waited months for strategic recommendations.

➝ AI-Powered Execution: FifthRow processed real-time data, tested multiple business models in parallel, and delivered validated insights 10x faster, at a fraction of the cost.

➝ Result: Faster go-to-market decisions with reduced risk, allowing the company to capitalize on opportunities before competitors could react.

Fortune 500 Insurance Firm: Needed to increase productivity and accelerate innovation.

➝ Old Way: Consultant-led interviews, massive reports, static recommendations.

➝ AI-Powered Execution: FifthRow replaced the pipeline, delivering 2–3x productivity gains and significantly faster innovation cycles.

➝ Result: Continuous strategy execution that adapts in real time, eliminating the wait for the next deliverable.

French Energy Company: Needed to explore new revenue streams and market expansion opportunities.

➝ Old Way: Traditional strategy engagements took 6–12 months, with static market research and limited real-time validation.

➝ AI-Powered Execution: FifthRow rapidly analyzed market signals, identified high-potential expansion opportunities, and delivered live strategy iterations in weeks instead of months.

➝ Result: Real-time strategy execution that adapts dynamically to shifts in market demand, leading to faster, more profitable expansion decisions.

From Static Decks to Adaptive Strategy

Instead of delivering a static report, FifthRow provides an ecosystem of more than 40 pre-trained AI applications that adapt to new information. This real-time approach covers four main areas:

1. Venture Building: Market entry analyses and risk assessments to explore new revenue streams quickly.

2. M&A and Due Diligence: Real-time intelligence, synergy analysis, and faster decision-making for critical deals.

3. Corporate Strategy: Adaptive execution engines that keep roadmaps up to date as markets shift.

4. Market Testing: Scalable consumer and B2B validation that creates quick feedback loops to refine go-to-market plans.

Tasks that once required entire teams and significant budgets can now be executed in days, or even hours, using pre-built AI workflows. For ambitious teams, the next step is building custom vertical AI applications that automate repeatable business processes, driving efficiency, scalability, and competitive advantage at an unprecedented pace.

Results That Matter

• 90% Faster Timelines: Move from strategic planning to action in days.

• 80% Lower Costs: Save substantially compared to traditional consulting fees.

• 40% Fewer Internal Resources Required: Eliminate the overhead of managing consultants and reviewing static reports, allowing your team to focus on high-level strategy and market-leading execution.

• Enterprise-Grade Security: SOC2 and GDPR compliant, with no data-sharing or model training on customer information.

• Easy Integrations: Slack, G Suite, SharePoint, Confluence, and Notion support make it simple to bring AI tools into the workflows you already have.

The Future is AI, and It is Already Here

This is not a passing trend. AI has revolutionized everything from supply chains to customer care. Strategy consulting is the next frontier. Traditional firms will either adapt or be left behind.

The question for executives is not whether to explore AI-driven strategy, but how quickly to adopt it. As these examples show, early adopters are securing major advantages that go well beyond cost savings. They are reclaiming time, resources, and the agility needed to stay ahead.

See It for Yourself

Tired of sky-high consulting fees and static reports that become obsolete before they're even implemented? FifthRow is already helping Fortune 500 companies transform strategy execution, cutting costs by up to 80%, accelerating decision-making, and eliminating wasted time.

Imagine what this could mean for your business. Let’s explore how AI-powered strategy execution can work in your industry. Email jason@hauerX.com to book a personalized demo and see how your organization can move beyond PowerPoint decks into real-time, adaptive strategy execution.

About the Author

Jason Hauer is CEO of HauerX Holdings and an Inc. 500 honoree. He partners with commercial AI tech and solutions companies to turn ambition into market leadership.