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We are operators first, technologists second. We build practical systems for businesses that care about margins, not magic.
We're a consultancy built for owner-led, growing businesses. We speak the language of operations, margin, and efficiency—not just tech hype.
We believe in practical implementation. If a simple script can solve your problem, we won't build you an expensive AI model. We optimize for business outcomes, period.
If you run a growing business, you are likely tired of hearing that AI will change everything tomorrow. You don't have time to experiment with twenty different subscriptions hoping one of them makes your team faster.
Palmetto AI Solutions was founded in South Carolina to cut through the noise. We realized that owner-led, mid-market businesses don't need "AI Consulting"—they need systems that solve actual operational problems.
We believe in systems over subscriptions.
Buying a tool does nothing if it isn't wired into your workflow. We partner with companies to find the exact bottlenecks where automation and AI create leverage. Then, we build the infrastructure to make it happen in the background.
The people building practical systems for growing businesses.
Co-Founder, CEO & Managing Partner
Florence, SC native Allen Knight spent 23 years in the golf industry before launching Four Twenty One Media in 2018. He now also runs Palmetto AI Solutions with Paul Rouillard, bringing AI tools to small businesses. Happily married with two sons.
Co-Founder, Partner & Principal Consultant
After decades leading UX and product strategy for enterprise systems used by millions, Paul co-founded Palmetto AI Solutions to help small business owners turn complex systems into user-focused AI-powered products and business systems.
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