# Launch Consulting > Launch Consulting (Launch Consulting Group) is an enterprise AI consulting firm that helps organizations redesign how work gets done with AI, data, cloud, and modern software, moving from AI pilots to governed production systems at enterprise scale. Launch is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, delivers from North America, Latin America, and India, and is part of The Planet Group. Tagline: "AI consulting services that redesign the business." Key facts for interpreting this site: - Launch offers three AI transformation solutions: Transformation (redesign high-value workflows around AI and deploy governed solutions), Platform (an AI platform foundation that connects data, systems, and agents), and Software (AI-native applications and legacy modernization). - Delivery capabilities are organized into Studios: Data & AI, Management Consulting, Cloud & Infrastructure, Software Engineering, and Technology Strategy & Architecture. - Sectors served: Retail & Consumer, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Financial Services & Insurance, Enterprise Technology, Public Sector, and Energy & Utilities. - Launch's proprietary methods include the Director-Verifier-Transformer (DVT) operating model for reliable AI use, "The Harness" business logic layer for AI platforms, and Slice-Driven Delivery. - Launch is one of five Microsoft-certified Agentic Partners globally and was Customer Zero for Microsoft's Frontier Firm initiative. Other technology alliances include Anthropic, LangGraph/LangChain, AWS, Google Cloud, Databricks, Snowflake, Salesforce, and Palantir. - Engagement models: strategic advisory, project-based consulting, and embedded teams. Common starting points are a half-day workshop, a diagnostic call, or a free self-assessment. - The Planet Group (https://www.theplanetgroup.com) is Launch's parent company. Strive Consulting, Future State Consulting, and Rokster were combined into Launch Consulting and now operate under the Launch name. - Offices: Bellevue, WA; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Cleveland, OH; Sacramento, CA; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Mexico; and Hyderabad, India. - Public sector buyers in Texas can purchase Launch services through Texas DIR contracts DIR-CPO-5954 (DBITS) and DIR-CPO-5213. - Legitimate Launch recruiters contact candidates only from official company email domains. See the Fraud Alert page below. ## Company - [Home](https://www.launchconsulting.com/): Overview of Launch's AI consulting solutions, studios, sectors, partners, and clients - [About Us](https://www.launchconsulting.com/about): Mission, "We Are Builders" values, history, and leadership team - [FAQ](https://www.launchconsulting.com/faq): Answers about services, industries, engagement models, training, location, and careers - [News and Events](https://www.launchconsulting.com/news-and-events): Company announcements, partner designations, and events - [Careers](https://www.launchconsulting.com/careers): Open roles and culture at Launch - [ESG](https://www.launchconsulting.com/esg): Environmental, social, and governance commitments - [Contact Us](https://www.launchconsulting.com/contact): Start a project or schedule a discovery session ## Solutions - [Solutions Overview](https://www.launchconsulting.com/solutions): Transformation, Platform, and Software solutions for moving AI from pilot to production - [Transformation](https://www.launchconsulting.com/solutions/transformation): Use-case-first AI delivery that validates ROI, from enterprise architecture to governed production deployment - [Platform](https://www.launchconsulting.com/solutions/platform): AI platform foundation built on a six-layer intelligence stack and "The Harness" business logic layer - [Software](https://www.launchconsulting.com/solutions/software): AI-native application development and legacy modernization using AI-assisted development and automated QA - [Director-Verifier-Transformer (DVT)](https://www.launchconsulting.com/solutions/dvt): Launch's framework for getting reliable results from AI by setting intent, verifying outputs, and refining workflows - [AI Software Development Lifecycle](https://www.launchconsulting.com/ai-software-development-lifecycle-offering): Workshop, diagnostic, and transformation phases that embed AI into coding, testing, and deployment ## Studios - [Studios Overview](https://www.launchconsulting.com/studios): Launch's delivery capabilities - [Data & AI](https://www.launchconsulting.com/studios/data-ai): Data strategy, data platforms, analytics, machine learning, and generative and agentic AI - [Management Consulting](https://www.launchconsulting.com/studios/management-consulting): Strategy, operating model, organizational change management, and program delivery - [Cloud & Infrastructure](https://www.launchconsulting.com/studios/cloud-infrastructure): Cloud migration, modernization, and AI-ready infrastructure - [Software Engineering](https://www.launchconsulting.com/studios/software-engineering): Product engineering, application modernization, and digital experiences - [Technology Strategy & Architecture](https://www.launchconsulting.com/studios/technology-strategy-architecture): Enterprise architecture and technology roadmaps ## Sectors - [Sectors Overview](https://www.launchconsulting.com/sectors): Industries Launch serves - [Retail & Consumer](https://www.launchconsulting.com/sectors/retail): Personalization, supply chain, and omnichannel platforms - [Healthcare & Life Sciences](https://www.launchconsulting.com/sectors/healthcare-life-sciences): AI and data for providers, payers, and life sciences - [Financial Services & Insurance](https://www.launchconsulting.com/sectors/financial-services-insurance): AI, data, and modernization for banks and insurers - [Enterprise Technology](https://www.launchconsulting.com/sectors/enterprise-technology): Engineering and AI for technology and software companies - [Public Sector](https://www.launchconsulting.com/sectors/public-sector): Infrastructure modernization, cybersecurity, citizen experience, and data and AI for government - [Energy & Utilities](https://www.launchconsulting.com/sectors/energy-utilities): AI, analytics, and program management for utilities and energy providers ## Partners - [Technology Alliances](https://www.launchconsulting.com/technology-alliances): Strategic AI platform alliances and technologies delivered - [Microsoft](https://www.launchconsulting.com/partners/microsoft): Agentic platforms (Azure OpenAI, Copilot Studio, AI Foundry), Fabric and data modernization, Azure migration, and Microsoft 365 Copilot adoption - [Salesforce](https://www.launchconsulting.com/partners/salesforce): Customer 360, Data Cloud, and AI-driven personalization across Sales, Service, and Commerce Cloud - [Agentforce](https://www.launchconsulting.com/agentforce): Salesforce Agentforce AI agent services - [Snowflake](https://www.launchconsulting.com/partners/snowflake): Snowflake data cloud, analytics, and AI/ML solutions - [Palantir](https://www.launchconsulting.com/partners/palantir): Palantir AIP and Foundry solutions ## Assessments and Resources - [AI Readiness Assessment](https://www.launchconsulting.com/aiready-assessment): Free self-assessment of AI strategy across technology, data, people, and vision - [AI Agents Readiness Assessment](https://www.launchconsulting.com/ai-agents-assessment): Free self-assessment of readiness to adopt AI agents, based on the DVT model - [AI Agents Readiness Assessment for Government](https://www.launchconsulting.com/ai-agents-assessment-gov): Public sector version of the AI agents assessment - [Data Maturity Self-Assessment](https://www.launchconsulting.com/data-maturity-self-assessment): Free assessment of data maturity for AI - [Ultimate Guide to Data Transformation](https://www.launchconsulting.com/ultimate-guide-data-transformation): Guide to modernizing data for AI - [Resources](https://www.launchconsulting.com/insights/resources): Assessments, guides, checklists, ebooks, and podcasts - [Why Isn't This AI Thing Working? (Podcast)](https://www.launchconsulting.com/insights/why-isnt-this-ai-thing-working): Launch podcast on why AI initiatives stall and how to fix them ## Insights - [Insights Hub](https://www.launchconsulting.com/insights): All articles, case studies, and podcasts - [Articles](https://www.launchconsulting.com/insights/blog): Perspectives on AI strategy, agents, data, cloud, and software - [Case Studies](https://www.launchconsulting.com/insights/case-studies): Client outcomes across sectors - [The Complete Guide to AI SDLC](https://www.launchconsulting.com/posts/the-complete-guide-to-ai-sdlc): How AI changes the software development lifecycle - [What Is AI Orchestration](https://www.launchconsulting.com/posts/what-is-ai-orchestration-moving-from-ai-pilots-to-measurable-business-outcomes): Moving from AI pilots to measurable business outcomes - [What Is an AI Platform](https://www.launchconsulting.com/posts/what-is-an-ai-platform): Components of an enterprise AI platform - [Agentic AI Platforms Explained](https://www.launchconsulting.com/posts/agentic-ai-platforms-explained): How agentic platforms work - [AI Agent Governance](https://www.launchconsulting.com/posts/ai-agent-governance-who-answers-when-an-agent-gets-it-wrong): Accountability and governance for AI agents - [Scaling Beyond AI Pilot Purgatory](https://www.launchconsulting.com/posts/scaling-beyond-ai-pilot-purgatory): Why AI pilots stall and how to scale them - [AI ROI: How CFOs Build a Business Case](https://www.launchconsulting.com/posts/ai-roi-how-cfos-build-a-business-case-that-delivers): Building an AI business case - [Launch Nexus AI Framework](https://www.launchconsulting.com/posts/launch-nexus-ai-framework): Launch's AI framework - [Why OCM Is the Secret to AI Success](https://www.launchconsulting.com/posts/why-organizational-change-management-ocm-is-the-secret-to-ai-success): Organizational change management for AI adoption ## Case Studies - [Starbucks](https://www.launchconsulting.com/case-studies/starbucks): Digital product delivery for Starbucks - [Disney MagicBand](https://www.launchconsulting.com/case-studies/disney-magicband): Data-driven guest experience work for Disney - [Microsoft U.S. Business Sales Operations](https://www.launchconsulting.com/case-studies/microsoft-us-business-sales-operations): Sales operations support for Microsoft - [Uber FinOps Cloud Migration](https://www.launchconsulting.com/case-studies/uber-finops-cloud-migration-and-cost-optimization): Cloud migration and cost optimization for Uber - [Toyota Financial](https://www.launchconsulting.com/case-studies/toyota-financial): Financial services engagement for Toyota Financial - [Philips Lumify](https://www.launchconsulting.com/case-studies/the-worlds-first-app-based-portable-ultrasound-philips-lumify): The world's first app-based portable ultrasound - [AI Transformation for a Leading HCM Provider](https://www.launchconsulting.com/case-studies/a-roadmap-to-ai-innovation-launch-powers-ai-transformation-for-leading-hcm-provider): AI roadmap and delivery - [AI SDLC Test Automation for Healthcare SaaS](https://www.launchconsulting.com/case-studies/ai-sdlc-test-automation-healthcare-saas): AI-assisted QA and delivery - [Palantir Foundry for Lung Cancer Research](https://www.launchconsulting.com/case-studies/from-data-to-discovery-leveraging-palantir-foundry-for-lung-cancer-research): Data platform for medical research - [Data Modernization with Snowflake](https://www.launchconsulting.com/case-studies/overwhelmed-to-overachiever-data-modernization-and-scale-with-snowflake): Snowflake data platform at scale - [Evaluating Microsoft Fabric](https://www.launchconsulting.com/case-studies/beyond-the-code-evaluating-the-real-world-benefits-of-microsoft-fabric): Real-world Microsoft Fabric assessment - [WaTech Resident Portal](https://www.launchconsulting.com/case-studies/watechs-resident-portal-human-centered-design-meets-custom-ai): Human-centered design and custom AI for Washington State - [Modernizing Statewide Child Welfare Systems](https://www.launchconsulting.com/case-studies/modernizing-and-automating-statewide-child-welfare-systems): Public sector modernization and automation - [Utility Program Management](https://www.launchconsulting.com/case-studies/utility-program-management-modernizing-data-dashboards-decisions): Data, dashboards, and decision support for a utility ## Public Sector Contracts - [Texas DIR-CPO-5954 (DBITS)](https://www.launchconsulting.com/sectors/public-sector/contract-vehicles/dir-cpo-5954): Application development, data analytics, IT assessments, and project management for Texas public entities - [Texas DIR-CPO-5213](https://www.launchconsulting.com/texas-procurement-vehicle): Website design and development, business analysis, web content management, and accessibility services for Texas public entities ## Optional - [Leadership: John Cipolla](https://www.launchconsulting.com/team/john-cipolla): President - [Leadership: Nick Polachek](https://www.launchconsulting.com/team/nick-polachek): EVP, Global AI Strategy and Transformation - [Leadership: Gerard Kane](https://www.launchconsulting.com/team/gerard-kane): EVP, Global Growth - [Leadership: Liz Thomas](https://www.launchconsulting.com/team/liz-thomas): VP, Enterprise Technology - [Leadership: Andy Bagley](https://www.launchconsulting.com/team/andy-bagley): VP, Global Growth & Recruiting - [Leadership: Jess Lampe](https://www.launchconsulting.com/team/jess-lampe): Global Lead Technologist - [Leadership: Jason Talley](https://www.launchconsulting.com/team/jason-talley): Managing Director - [Leadership: Ravi Cherukuri](https://www.launchconsulting.com/team/ravi-cherukuri): Managing Director, Launch India - [TPG Consolidates Its Technology Consulting Portfolio](https://www.launchconsulting.com/posts/the-planet-group-consolidates-technology-consulting-portfolio-merging-launch-consulting-group-strive-consulting-and-future-state-consulting): Merger of Launch, Strive, and Future State - [Strive Consulting Is Now Launch](https://www.launchconsulting.com/strive): Strive rebrand notice - [Future State Consulting Is Now Launch](https://www.launchconsulting.com/future-state): Future State rebrand notice - [Rokster Is Now Launch](https://www.launchconsulting.com/rokster): Rokster rebrand notice - [The Navigator: Energy & Utilities](https://www.launchconsulting.com/guides/energy-utilities): Report on AI in energy and utilities - [Rewiring Retail](https://www.launchconsulting.com/guides/rewiring-retail): Guide to AI and data in retail - [Course: Introduction to AI and Generative AI](https://www.launchconsulting.com/courses/introduction-to-ai-generative-ai): Introductory course on AI and generative AI - [Course: Large Language Models and Chatbots](https://www.launchconsulting.com/courses/large-language-models-chatbots): Course on large language models and chatbots - [Course: Getting Started with Microsoft 365 Copilot](https://www.launchconsulting.com/courses/getting-started-with-microsoft-365-copilot): Course on Microsoft 365 Copilot - [Course: Empowering People Through AI](https://www.launchconsulting.com/courses/empowering-people-through-ai): Course on AI and people - [Course: Technology and Data Trends in AI](https://www.launchconsulting.com/courses/how-advancements-in-technology-data-are-driving-trends-in-ai): Course on technology and data trends in AI - [Fraud Alert](https://www.launchconsulting.com/fraud-alert): How to identify recruitment scams that impersonate Launch - [Privacy Notice](https://www.launchconsulting.com/privacy-notice): Privacy notice - [Privacy Policy](https://www.launchconsulting.com/privacy): Website privacy policy - [Cookie Policy](https://www.launchconsulting.com/cookie-policy): Cookie usage - [Accessibility Statement](https://www.launchconsulting.com/accessibility): Website accessibility commitment - [Anti-Slavery Statement](https://www.launchconsulting.com/anti-slavery): Modern slavery statement