Our engagement model
1. Architecture Assessment
A fixed-scope diagnostic. We map the operating reality, diagnose the current Level on the Aptum maturity ladder, and deliver the roadmap to the next one. You walk away with the diagnosis whether or not you build with us.
Learn more →2. Build Sprint
We design and deploy the system that moves your portfolio company or holdco from its current Level to the target Level. Modern data stack, AI infrastructure, built to last past the engagement.
Learn more →3. Strategic Retainer
Long-term advisory and operating cadence for operators we've already taken to L2. We extend the system, add capabilities as the team is ready, and run the operating tempo with you.
Learn more →Most teams' first instinct is to hire an analyst to crunch spreadsheets and churn out PowerPoint decks. Modern data and AI infrastructure operates at a different Level: more speed, more insight, more visibility.
The Aptum AI Levels
A maturity framework for how data and AI create enterprise value. Most operating partners and portfolio CEOs we work with don't have a data problem. They have a Level problem. They're stuck at one Level when their value creation plan needs them to be at the next.
Modern datalake, pipelines, and dashboards in place. No more three‑day manual aggregation.
The same numbers, the same way, every month, without analyst rebuilding.
AI surfaces patterns and recommendations on top of the spine.
AI in the loop for recurring decisions and handoffs.
Autonomous workflows where humans handle exceptions only.
Built by Nick Graham
Aptum AI was founded by Nick Graham, a U.S. Army Special Forces veteran, former VP of Operations at two venture-backed cybersecurity startups, and Senior Data Scientist on the Enterprise AI team at a publicly traded SaaS company, where his team's work measurably contributed over $300M in annual savings. In 2026, Nick was selected to the inaugural cohort of Palantir's American Tech Fellowship for Veterans (ATF-V).
Read more →Ready to find your Level?
A 30‑minute Aptum AI Levels Assessment is the fastest way to see where your platform sits and what's worth pursuing now. No commitment beyond the call.
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