An independent board advisor who built and scaled a technology business across 70+ countries, and now helps boards get AI right.
I'm Michael Sims, founder of sims64. For over 20 years I was founder and Managing Director of LM Technologies, an international wireless technology business that sold into more than 70 countries. Today I help founders, CEOs and boards turn AI and new technology into real commercial growth, with the governance to do it safely.
Experience your board can use from day one
I've sat on the other side of the table as a founder, managing director and global partner. I know what it takes to win major accounts, protect IP and scale across borders.
- Major accounts and partnerships including Vodafone, Qualcomm, Nokia, GE, HP and PayPal
- Appointed to the Mayor of London's Smart City Advisory Panel
- Qualcomm Manufacturing Partner, one of only six companies worldwide to hold the status when it was awarded; the other five were $10bn+ revenue companies such as Samsung
- 40+ wireless hardware products designed and 200+ software applications delivered
- Product certification in 72+ countries, plus patents and IP licensing
Six areas where I add the most value
AI strategy & oversight
Where AI creates value in your business, how to invest in it, and how to hold teams and suppliers to account for results.
Commercialisation & growth
Turning products and ideas into revenue: pricing, positioning, major-account sales and building a pipeline.
International expansion
Entering new markets, building distribution networks and handling certification across 70+ countries.
Strategic partnerships
Structuring and negotiating partnerships with global technology and telecoms companies.
IP & commercial protection
Patents, licensing and trade secrets: knowing what to protect, and how, as you scale.
Governance & risk
AI governance, data protection and board-level reporting that gives investors and stakeholders confidence.
Founders, CEOs and boards who are ready for the next stage
- Technology, software, electronics, wireless and IoT companies
- Pharma, life sciences and manufacturing businesses
- Scaling businesses, typically 10–250 staff
- Companies preparing for investment or a new market
- Boards that need an independent voice on AI
- Leadership teams whose AI projects need oversight
Three ways to bring me onto your board
Board advisor roles start from £20,000 + VAT a year on a 12-month contract: one full board-meeting day plus one support day (or four 1-hour consultations) every month. Extra days are £1,125 + VAT. Blended fee-and-equity arrangements can be considered for early-stage companies.
Strategic guidance at quarterly or monthly advisory meetings, plus support between meetings when you need it.
- Monthly or quarterly sessions
- Strategy, AI and commercial challenge
- Introductions from a global network
A formal board seat with independent oversight, governance and accountability, alongside the commercial experience to help you scale.
- Board meetings and committee work
- Governance, risk and AI oversight
- Investor and stakeholder confidence
Hands-on, board-level ownership of your AI strategy and delivery, effectively your part-time Head of AI.
- AI strategy, roadmap and budget
- Oversight of your team and suppliers
- Delivery of pilots, automations and training
Three simple steps
Introductory call
A free, no-obligation 30-minute conversation about your business, your board and what you need.
Board or AI review
Where it helps, we start with The Assessment: an independent, fixed-fee view of where you stand with AI and what to do next.
Appointment
We agree the role, time commitment and terms, and I join your board or advisory team.
Looking for an independent voice on your board?
If you've found me through LinkedIn or one of our conversations, let's talk.