Pi School

As an AI Innovation Partner, I act as the strategic bridge between forward-thinking organizations and Pi School’s world-class AI engineering and research team.

My role focuses on helping companies explore, define, and execute impactful AI innovation by:
	•	Advising organizations on how to identify and scope real-world challenges that can be solved through AI
	•	Guiding partners through our 8-week innovation programme — from ideation to fully functional AI prototypes
	•	Aligning internal stakeholders across product, engineering, and delivery to ensure business and technical goals are met
	•	Ensuring outcomes, not outputs — our AI solutions are built for business impact, not just code
	•	Managing strategic relationships with clients ranging from startups to global enterprises (Amazon, Meta, ESA, etc.)
	•	Shaping repeatable frameworks for rapid AI exploration, validation, and integration
	•	Supporting growth through referrals and long-term collaboration, not transactional deals

We don’t sell software. We co-design and deliver custom AI prototypes — fast, fixed-price, and with academic-grade quality — so companies can unlock innovation without the overhead or risk.

AI Innovation Ambassador

PORTFOLIO PLAY

Recruited to build the sales organization; initially focused on the lead generation business while other ventures were developed.

Built pipeline from scratch, achieving 5+ weekly meetings with decision-makers leveraging outbound.

Closed my first high-value end-to-end deal 6 weeks after joining.

Recognized by leadership as a “world-class” sales closer and praised by clients as the best salesperson in competitive deals—two attempted to recruit me.

Sales Director - EIR

ELTic Ltd

Revitalised sales for a new product, generating 12 active trials, 15 opportunities, and 4 paying customers within 3 months.

Conducted customer interviews to refine messaging and improve the product-market fit.

Launched content-driven initiatives, including a podcast and newsletter, to enhance lead generation and customer engagement securing 400 new followers.

Sales Director (Co-founder)

Rev-Engine

Fractional sales director helping tech founders turn around sales performance and transition away from founder-led sales.

Achieved triple-digit pipeline growth and sales activity through targeted outbound campaigns and structured sales processes.

Achieved up to 100% conversion increase and 60% sales cycle reduction through sales process, technology and methodology.

Closed several 6-digit deals while diagnosing issues and documenting playbooks.

Sales Director (Founder)

Brandwatch

First and only internal promotion into the Strategic Accounts Team.
Leading growth for Strategic Accounts (+2 Bn revenue) in EMEA.
Achieved 200% of sales quota, earning recognition as the top sales representative for two consecutive quarters.
Secured the company's 7th largest client.

Strategic Account Director

Sector Lead Technology, Telecommunications, Energy & Transportation

Senior Account Executive - Enterprise Sales

Gartner

Enhancing the visibility of emerging technology vendors. Providing Strategic Advisory Services for all go-to-market key initiatives. 

Achieved 168% quota attainment within 6 months, unofficially qualifying for Winner’s Circle (top 20%).

Account Executive - Emerging tech providers

Kimberly-Clark Professional

Enhancing field sales effectiveness through the co-management of key accounts. Elevating sales activity, implementing up-selling strategies, utilizing business intelligence tools for white space analysis and designing and executing telephone and email campaigns for up-selling.

● Achieved the first and only internal promotion in a team of over 70 customer service agents.
● Maintained top sales contributor status even three months after leaving the company.

Internal Sales Professional

Kimberly-Clark

My responsibilities included recording product feedback, handling customer reimbursements, and supporting marketing in promotional activities.

Recognized as "Temp of the Month." After four months, I secured a permanent position.

Consumer services representative

Tech Sales Professional | Sales Strategist | Ex-Gartner & Former Entrepreneur

After 10+ years in tech sales — including Gartner, top software companies, and several startups (some of which I founded) — I saw how hard it is for companies to innovate through technology. Too often, they spend huge time and budget chasing ideas that don’t work, especially in AI.

That’s why I joined Pi School - We Build Custom AI Prototypes in 8 Weeks 

We’re not a software development agency. We’re a team of academics, engineers, and AI researchers trained at Cambridge, École Centrale, and top institutions.

We’ve delivered 100+ AI prototypes for companies like Cisco, Enel, European Space Agency — and won multi-million euro EU tenders to solve major public and private sector challenges through AI.

We Offer:
-A working, custom AI prototype — delivered in just 8 weeks
-No legacy code. No scope creep. No “hourly billing” traps
-Fixed price, fast delivery, and zero need for an internal tech team
-Backed by top-tier experts, not outsourced freelancers
-Built for business outcomes — not code for code’s sake

We combine research-grade AI with real-world execution — helping you:
-Unlock AI-powered innovation
-Improve efficiency, decisions & operations
-Get buy-in from leadership with tangible results
-Future-proof your career and business without the risk

Only 6 slots per cohort — 3 cohorts/year.

If you’re leading innovation or transformation, DM me to share your AI idea to see if you qualify.

Alberto Ares

Together We Count Limited

Managing Director

Payne's Heating & Plumbing Services Ltd.

Company accountant for leading plumbing and heating firm. Managing all aspects of the accouting function.

Company accountant

Ayres Bright Vickers

Working in a small firm of Chartered Certified Accountants.
Mainly produced yearend financial statements including the preparation of: control accounts, reconciliations, accruals and prepayments, fixed assets registers, journal entries and tax computations. 
VAT returns, bookkeeping, payroll and audits.
I can confidently use Sage, QuickBooks and other accounting software to extract information for yearend accounts and also for bookkeeping purposes 
I am competent in using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. 
I have worked on a range of clients from small sole traders to medium companies, varying in turnover and principal activities.

Accountant

Armida Limited

Worked in a small firm of Chartered Accountants.
My role at Armida was similar to that at Ayres Bright Vickers 
Key audit clients: Auditing a computer hardware company with turnover of £9million per year. Leading southern security installation firm with turnover of £8.5million per year. Monthly bookkeeping visits to an engineering firm with turnover of around £500k per year.

Moore Stephens

Working in a 12 partner practice for a top 10 accountancy firm.
Trainee AAT role. 
Key audit clients: Caravan retailer with turnover in excess of £12million. Specialist kitchen equipment distributer with turnover in excess of £5million.

Trainee accountant

Who?

I am a specialist accountant looking after businesses in the plumbing and heating industry. I am passionate about this ever-evolving industry that is constantly improving and coming up with new and innovative ideas to solve problems. I provide business advice and support to ensure that plumbing and heating businesses can gain and maintain success in this fast-paced sector. 

I am the director of Together We Count- an accountancy firm with offices in Sheffield and Brighton.

How?

I believe in Kaizen, which means continuous improvement. Small regular changes can have a big positive impact on your business. My understanding and belief in this is why my business advice is so effective. 

I am an expert in pricing strategies and can show you ways to price up jobs that will change your business forever. 

Our mission, at Together We Count is to find out what success you dream of and help you achieve it. I work closely with businesses from start-up to maturity, providing all the tax advice and business support required to help you achieve your dreams. Our business advisory programme will keep you on track every step of the way.

See what others have to say:

"Great service and value for money, I was kept updated regularly throughout the process and TWC are very helpful in explaining the sometimes confusing accounting jargon. Highly recommend and will be using going forward – from a plumbing and heating business based in London"

"Together we count were recommended to me by a friend and I couldn't be happier. There are quite a few accountants out there but after speaking with Aaron I felt extremely confident that they were for me. I found him to be extremely knowledgeable and easy to work with, providing a very high level of service."

"I would definitely recommend Together We Count to anyone wanting an extremely knowledgeable, friendly and professional accounting service." 

Get in touch today:

Connect with me here on LinkedIn and send me a message, or
Email me info@togetherwecount.co.uk
Visit our website www.togetherwecount.co.uk 
Find us on Google https://g.page/Together-We-Count-Limited?gm
Give me a call on 0114 400 0119 or 01273 569088




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