One-on-one coaching · 90 minutes · $195

Learn to use AI effectively, personally or for business

A 90-minute working session with Ryan Wold, a Vacaville neighbor who has spent two decades building software for Silicon Valley startups, large enterprises, and government at every level. Bring your real questions. Leave with a plan.

You don't need another tool. You need a clear next step.

Every week brings a new app, a new AI product, and a new opinion about what you should be doing. Most business owners don't have a technology problem — they have a "where do I even start" problem. One focused conversation with someone who has seen what actually works can save you months of guessing.

Plain answers, from a neighbor

No jargon, no sales pitch, and nothing to buy at the end. I don't resell software or take commissions, so my only interest is what genuinely helps you. Just curious about AI for your own life, not a business? You're welcome too — the session works the same way.

Ryan Wold, smiling outdoors in Vacaville

Who you're meeting

Ryan Wold

I live in Vacaville and have built software for more than twenty years — for Silicon Valley startups, large enterprises, and city, county, state, and federal government. That work spans software products people use every day and tools that help governments use AI responsibly.

The common thread: helping people understand their own situation clearly enough to make good technology decisions. That is exactly what these sessions are for.

What you walk away with

Three things, written down

  • A clear picture of where AI and better tools fit your work — and where they don't
  • Two or three specific actions you can take next week, in priority order
  • Straight answers to the questions you've been sitting on
  • A written summary of everything we covered, sent within a day

Bring anything

What people bring to a session

For your business

  • "I spend hours on quotes, invoices, and follow-up emails. What could AI take off my plate?"
  • "My website, scheduling, and payments don't talk to each other. What should this look like?"
  • "Is my customer list safe to use with these AI tools?"
  • "A vendor quoted me $15,000 for this. Is that reasonable?"

For yourself

  • "Everyone at work is using AI. Show me how to actually use it well."
  • "Which of these AI tools is worth paying for?"
  • "How do I use this without handing over my personal information?"
  • "Help me set up my accounts, passwords, and backups so I stop worrying."

How it works

Three steps, one sitting

1

Book and pay

Pay online. Takes about two minutes.

2

I'll call to schedule our session

I'll reach out — usually the same day — to pick a time and ask a few short questions so I can prepare. The more real your questions, the more useful the session.

3

We work together for 90 minutes

Video call, or in person around Vacaville. We'll work together through your actual situation — your tools, your questions. And I'll provide a written summary after our session.

I stand by my work. If the session isn't useful to you, say so and I'll refund it.

Book your 90-minute session

Become more comfortable with technology in a 1:1 session.

Book your session — $195

Questions first? Email hello@civic.studio — happy to help you decide if this is a fit.