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AI, electricity, geo-politics and the future of the economy

Damian Smith joins Nate Caskey to discuss the technological, geo-political, and social disruptions that are already impacting corporate America and what leaders should do today to prepare.
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Featured news, insights, and success stories

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) ROI Report

There is a critical paradox at the heart of the Gen AI revolution. While a select group of organizations are realizing immense value, a new MIT study, "The GenAI Divide: State of AI in Business 2025," finds that a staggering 95% of enterprise AI pilot programs are failing to deliver measurable financial returns. This apparent contradiction is not a flaw in the data but a fundamental insight into the current maturity of the market...
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Featured news, insights, and success stories

AI in 2025 is just like Dot Com in 1995

Right at the bottom of the NY Times Dealbook email that went out to subscribers on Saturday August 16 there was a small, almost throwaway piece about some surveys on AI adoption and ROI in business. The survey results show that AI is on the same trajectory as Dot Com was back in the late nineties.
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“What makes your firm different is that your people think differently. And they listen. They deliver what I want, and then they tell me the eight other things I need to be thinking about. You stimulate growth in your clients.”

 – Fortune 1000 Client Feedback

It's not just what we do, it's why & how we do it

  • We hire great people who make a difference
  • We bring proven frameworks that get results
  • We ask questions and listen to the answers
  • We tailor solutions to your culture & needs
  • We achieve your goals and stimulate growth

Consulting to change your business

Our services are designed to help our clients figure stuff out and get stuff done, with a focus on delivering Goldilocks solutions that are not too much, not too little, but just right. We work closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and challenges, and develop customized solutions tailored to their specific situation.

Our Strat frameworks provide the proven practices, tools, and templates needed to deliver the end-to-end solutions our clients want and need:

StratX™

Strategy Development, Planning & Execution

A comprehensive framework of proven practices and tools to develop, execute and realize tailored strategic plans.

StratM&A™

Strategic Consulting for Mergers & Acquisitions

Going beyond advisory to elevate value creation, uncover innovative solutions and maximize acquisition benefits. 

StratC&T™

Strategic Change & Transformation

Guiding organizations through the changes necessary to achieve cultural, organizational, digital, and operational transformation.

StratAI™

AI Strategy, Planning & Execution

Accelerating value realization through the selection,  implementation, piloting, and adoption of generative AI.

StratSC™

Supply Chain Strategy, Planning & Execution

Optimizing supply chains end to end with special attention to climate sensitivity, brand impact, and risk management.

Transforming industries

As the workplace evolves, we remain on the cutting edge of business innovation, theory, and technology. Our consultants have vast educational and practical business leadership experience working for corporations and organizations of all sizes. 

We excel in deploying growth-driving strategies for the following industries:

Agriculture

Helping agribusinesses innovate and adapt to evolving market and environmental challenges.

Consumer
Packaged Goods

Driving growth through optimized product development and go-to-market strategies.

Financial Services

Enabling businesses to stay competitive with strategic transformation and risk management.

Healthcare

Supporting healthcare companies in streamlining operations and enhancing patient care.

Retail & Distribution

Boosting efficiency and customer engagement across supply chains and sales channels.

Nonprofit

Empowering nonprofits to achieve greater impact through strategic planning and operational improvement.

Manufacturing

Enhancing production efficiency and resilience in a rapidly changing industrial landscape.

Utilities

Guiding utilities companies in navigating regulatory changes and driving sustainable growth.

Forward-thinking insights

A few of the things we're thinking about right now

Discover articles, blog posts, white papers, and insights from the Pepper Foster team. Our team of experts, thought leaders, and industry professionals share their insights and opinions on everything from the latest trends in technology and business to personal growth and development.

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) ROI Report

There is a critical paradox at the heart of the Gen AI revolution. While a select group of organizations are realizing immense value, a new MIT study, "The GenAI Divide: State of AI in Business 2025," finds that a staggering 95% of enterprise AI pilot programs are failing to deliver measurable financial returns. This apparent contradiction is not a flaw in the data but a fundamental insight into the current maturity of the market...

AI in 2025 is just like Dot Com in 1995

Right at the bottom of the NY Times Dealbook email that went out to subscribers on Saturday August 16 there was a small, almost throwaway piece about some surveys on AI adoption and ROI in business. The survey results show that AI is on the same trajectory as Dot Com was back in the late nineties.

Why Everybody You Know Is Unhappy at Work Right Now

Have you noticed that just about everybody you know is miserable at work? Everyone seems fed up with their employer and itching to jump ship. The problem is, nobody’s hiring! So what’s going on?

Rise of the Home Robots: Figure AI & 1X Are Bringing Sci-Fi to Your Kitchen – But When Will You Get One?

Two groundbreaking new videos have just dropped, showing robots putting away groceries and handling household tasks with an eerie level of competence.

DOGE is Leveraging a Classic Corporate Turnaround Playbook, Including Deploying Musk as the Hatchet Man

When corporations need to make significant changes rapidly, often due to financial pressures or poor performance, they tend to follow a well-established turnaround playbook. DOGE is following that playbook.

Quantum Computing Breakthroughs: Microsoft, Google, and the Race to Commercial Viability

Quantum chips, with improved error correction, are within years, not decades, of transforming industries, from AI to cryptography and finance.

Fusion Energy has the power to change American life but only if the utilities and government step up

Fusion energy—the long-promised, limitless power source—is finally within reach. A 400-megawatt facility capable of powering 150,000 homes is expected to go live on the grid in the early 2030s.

Is the Jetsons Era Really Almost Here?

How AI, Quantum Computing, Fusion Energy, and Robotics Will Combine to Revolutionize the World Within The Next Decade

Difference makers

The people we hire are special

  • Confident
  • Humble
  • Driven
  • Generous
  • Flexible
  • Happy

Our people at Pepper Foster Consulting aren’t just great consultants, they’re also a joy to work with. They are driven by their desire to make a difference for our clients and community, a sentiment that is fully reflected by our core values. We approach each problem with passion, calculation, and a smile.

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