Short answer
Mid-market companies in Los Angeles and New York hire an AI implementation partner for three kinds of work. They want a plan for where AI fits, training on tools like ChatGPT and Claude, and custom agents and software for one costly workflow. Lattice Partners is an AI implementation partner based in Los Angeles and New York. We help companies build an AI strategy, train their employees on AI tools, and build custom agents and software.
- Where the firm is based matters less than whether it ships working software and trains your team to use it.
- Typical market ranges are $500 to $3,000 per training session and $5,000 to $100,000 per custom project.
- The two areas have different industry bases. Los Angeles has a large manufacturing sector, and New York has a large finance sector.
What do companies in Los Angeles and New York hire AI consultants for?
Companies hire for three services: strategy, training, and custom builds. Most start with one and add another once they see results. The table shows what each includes and the typical market range.
| Service | What it includes | Typical market range |
|---|---|---|
| AI Strategy & Readiness Assessment | Find the workflows where AI saves the most time and check whether your data and tools are ready | Varies by scope |
| AI Training & Workforce Enablement | Hands-on sessions where your team learns ChatGPT, Claude, or Copilot on their own work | $500 to $3,000 per session |
| Custom AI Development & AI Agents | Agents and software built around one workflow and connected to your systems | $5,000 to $100,000 per project |
| Ongoing support | Fixes, changes, and new features after launch | $200 to $700 per hour |
For a fuller breakdown of what drives these numbers, see how much AI consulting costs.
Does an AI consulting firm have to be in my city?
No, but being in the same city helps at two points. Building software doesn't require sharing a room. Discovery and training go better in person.
In discovery, someone needs to watch how the work gets done, which is hard to see on a video call. In training, people learn faster on their own tasks with someone beside them. Lattice Partners is based in both Los Angeles and New York, so teams in either city can work with us in person when it helps.
What industries do AI projects cover in each area?
The industries differ by area, and so do the common projects. These figures are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), preliminary for September 2026.
In the Los Angeles area, manufacturing employs 297.4 thousand people, about 6.5% of all nonfarm jobs. Metal fabricators and job shops are a typical example. Their AI projects are usually quoting, scheduling, and job tracking. The manufacturing page has more.
In the New York area, financial activities employ 629.8 thousand people, about 9.9% of all nonfarm jobs. BLS counts finance, insurance, and real estate in that group. Typical AI projects there are investment memos, board packs, and portfolio reporting. See AI for private equity firms and the finance page. We cover New York finance and real estate teams in AI consulting in New York.
We also work with food service and media and entertainment companies.
How do you choose an AI consulting firm in Los Angeles or New York?
Choose a firm by what it has shipped, who writes the code, whether it trains your people, and who owns the result. City matters less than these four.
Ask each firm for working examples, not slide decks. Our guide to how to choose an AI consulting firm lists ten questions. To check whether a firm builds or only advises, use how to tell if an AI consulting firm ships software.
What does a typical project look like?
A typical project runs in four phases: Learn, Tailor, Build and Ship, and Iterate. We learn how your team works, write down your rules with you, build a first version, then improve it from real use.
We aim to ship a first version within a few weeks and improve it over 2 to 3 rounds. From AI strategy to production walks through the handoffs, and how long custom AI software takes breaks the timeline down by project type.
"Most mid-market teams don't need an AI strategy deck. They need someone to sit with them, find the one workflow that costs the most time, and build something for it."
Colin McDonnell, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Lattice Partners
How Lattice Partners does this
Lattice Partners is based in Los Angeles and New York and works with mid-market companies. We do three things: strategy and readiness, training for your team, and custom agents and software.
Custom software is a one-time build. You own the code, with no recurring license fee from us. We stay on after launch for support if you want it.
Frequently asked questions
What does an AI consulting firm do for a mid-market company?
It helps the company decide where AI fits, trains employees to use AI tools, and builds custom agents or software for specific workflows. Firms differ in how much they build themselves, so ask what they've shipped.
How much does AI consulting cost in Los Angeles and New York?
Typical market ranges are $500 to $3,000 per training session and $5,000 to $100,000 per custom project. Ongoing support runs $200 to $700 per hour. Lattice Partners scopes each project after learning how your team works.
Does an AI consulting firm have to be in my city?
No. Building doesn't require it. In-person time helps most during discovery and training.
How long does an AI project take?
A first version of a custom tool usually ships in a few weeks. Training sessions are scheduled around your team. The full timeline depends on scope.
Who owns the software a consulting firm builds?
It depends on the contract, so ask before you sign. At Lattice Partners, custom software is a one-time build and the client owns the code.
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About Lattice Partners
Lattice Partners is an AI implementation partner based in Los Angeles and New York. We help companies build an AI strategy, train their employees on AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude, and build custom AI agents and software. Clients own the code we build. Lattice Partners was founded by Colin McDonnell, Martin Anquetil, and Christian Yeghnazar. Contact us to talk about your use case.