Executive Search & Agentic AI

Where Human
Insight Meets
Intelligent
Automation

We connect organizations with transformative leaders and build AI-powered automations that compound your competitive advantage — on a single, trusted platform.

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20+
Years in Executive Search
2+
Years in Agentic AI
100%
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What We Do

Two Disciplines,
One Authentic Edge

Executive Search

Retained search for C-suite, VP, and Director-level roles. We combine deep industry relationships with a rigorous, human-centered process to surface leaders who truly fit: in capability, culture, and character.

Agentic AI Automations

Custom AI agents and automation workflows built with Claude Code. We design multi-step agentic systems that handle complex business processes: from research pipelines to candidate screening to operational workflows.

AI Strategy & Advisory

Not sure where to start with AI? We map your current processes, identify high-leverage automation opportunities, and build a phased roadmap without the jargon or vendor bias.

Doug Viney, Authentic Edge AI Consulting
About the Practice

Seasoned Search.
Frontier AI.

Doug Viney, Founder

Authentic Edge AI Consulting was founded on a simple belief: that executive talent strategy and artificial intelligence are not separate disciplines. They are two sides of the same competitive advantage.

With deep roots in retained executive search and two years in agentic AI systems using Claude Code, we bring a rare combination of boardroom-level judgment and hands-on technical capability to every engagement.

We work directly with founders, CHROs, and business leaders. No layers, no handoffs, always authentic.

20+ years in retained executive search across multiple industries
2+ years in production agentic AI with Claude Code
Boutique practice with direct access to senior expertise
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How We Work

A Deliberate Process

01
Discovery

We listen deeply to understand your goals, culture, and the specific problem you need solved.

02
Design

We map a tailored approach: search strategy, AI architecture, or integrated talent ops plan.

03
Build & Source

We execute: sourcing leaders or building agents with rigor, speed, and full transparency.

04
Deliver

We hand off work that lasts: placements that stick, automations that scale, teams that thrive.

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Let's Talk About
Your Edge

Whether you're filling a critical leadership role or ready to put AI to work in your business, the first step is a real conversation.

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