AI Consulting Advisors · Starbox Advisory Board

Before spending on AI,
let four advisors set your direction.

Many companies waste budget on AI simply because they set off in the wrong direction. The Starbox Advisory Board brings four specialists—covering marketing, AI adoption, business operations, and tool selection—to help leadership decide where AI should start, where capital goes first, and follow up monthly.

¥100,000Quarterly Advisor · 3 Months¥300,000Annual Advisor · 12 Months

Annual Advisory · How the Board Serves YouMonthly reviews, quarterly audits,
and instant access every business day
0SessionsAnnual Sessions
  1. Monthly
    Marketing Advisory Session

    2-hour online session: review content metrics, inbound leads, and closed deals; set next month priorities

    Wang PengyouWang Yadong
  2. Monthly
    AI Adoption Advisory Session

    1-hour online session: track roadmap progress and review AI agents to build

    Bao JizhenTang Linhong
  3. Quarterly
    Quarterly Review & GEO Website Audit

    Check if your brand is recommended across AI search engines, with actionable fixes

    Wang Yadong
  4. Workdays
    Dedicated Advisory Channel

    Ask everyday marketing and AI adoption questions with business-day response

    Wang PengyouBao Jizhen

Each enterprise has one lead advisor responsible end-to-end, with other advisors participating by agenda topic.

What is Starbox AI Advisory

Four advisors working together,with dedicated monthly sessions for marketing and AI adoption.

4PractitionersCovering growth marketing, AI search visibility, operations, and tech architecture
12PairsDual monthly advisory sessions per year: 12 marketing reviews and 12 AI adoption reviews
4AuditsQuarterly business reviews and GEO brand search diagnostics every year
1Lead Advisor1 designated lead advisor orchestrating the account, bringing in specialists as needed

Summary

The Starbox AI Advisory Board consists of Wang Pengyou, Wang Yadong, Bao Jizhen, and Tang Linhong, covering marketing growth, AI search visibility, internal operations, and platform ecosystem architecture. Options include Quarterly Advisory at ¥100,000 (3 months) and Annual Advisory at ¥300,000 (12 months). Engagements include AI maturity diagnostics, execution roadmaps, monthly dual advisory sessions, and quarterly GEO website audits. Advisors deliver direction, methodologies, and executive guidance; execution is carried out by internal teams or specialized implementation partners.

Advisory Board

Four advisors,each leading where they excel most.

Starbox AI Founder Wang Pengyou
AI Marketing Technology Specialist

Wang Pengyou

Founder of Starbox AI

  • Rooted in brand services15 years of battle-tested marketing experience
  • Founded Starbox in 2021Built communities of 10,000+ members and incubated over 300 new-media businesses
  • Transitioned to AI-native services in Sep 2024Focusing Starbox on tech-driven enterprise growth
AI Marketing StrategyCustom AI AgentsFDE Deployment
AI Marketing Advisor Wang Yadong
AI Marketing Advisor

Wang Yadong

COO of Starbox AI

  • 15 years of frontline marketingServed over 500 enterprises in establishing and scaling marketing operations
  • 100+ enterprise AI deploymentsLead instructor for AI growth marketing and GEO visibility tracks
  • Co-founder of 5 growth venturesZhaoshang Wuyou, Weishang Wuyou, Niurenju, Juli Private Traffic, and Juli Zhaoshang
Marketing InfrastructureGEO VisibilityChannel & Private Traffic
AI Operations Advisor Bao Jizhen
AI Operations Advisor

Bao Jizhen

Former DingTalk AI Assistant Product Lead

  • Zhejiang University EDP Guest Lecturer
  • Operational workflowsInfusing AI into tenders, sales scripts, pricing matrices, and domain knowledge
  • Diagnostic-first approachStarting not with tool rollouts, but feasibility, workflow readiness, and ROI calculations
Operational AIBusiness DiagnosticsKnowledge Transfer
AI Commercialization Evangelist Tang Linhong
AI Commercialization Evangelist

Tang Linhong

Founder & CEO of Zichi

  • Alibaba B2B ecosystem veteranDeep command of platform algorithms, merchant operations, and enterprise SaaS rollouts
  • 1688 digital transformation pioneerEarly mover recognizing that AI-native services would replace legacy SaaS distribution
  • Practical AI delivery partnerReplaces generic tool reselling with genuinely usable, high-adoption AI workflows
Platform EcosystemsTool ArchitectureAgent Workforces

Why an Advisory Board

In most companies,only a handful of people actually use AI.

Most businesses do not lack AI tools—they lack a clear way to get the whole company using them. Doing that requires tackling three challenges at once:

01 · GEOVisibility

Buyers now ask AI directly what to purchase. If AI engines cannot find or trust your brand, prospective buyers will never see you.

02 · AGENTProductivity

Foundation models do not understand your products, customers, or brand voice. You must organize proprietary operational know-how and hand it over to AI.

03 · FDEOrganization

Buying tools does not mean teams will adopt them. Without streamlined processes and hands-on training, AI remains confined to a few early users.

Growth Front

Get discovered and trusted within AI search

Positioning, content architectures, executive IP, GEO visibility, and sales messaging bring qualified buyers to your door.

Operations Front

Deliver and convert once buyers arrive

Proposals, pricing matrices, sales playbooks, senior expertise, and operating workflows decide whether clients convert, stay, and reorder.

Marketing advisors focus on attracting demand, while operations advisors ensure you can close, retain, and expand that demand. Which tools to buy and platforms to adopt is guided by our ecosystem advisor.

Four Specialized Tracks

Whatever the challenge,consult the advisor who specializes in it.

GROWTHMarketing Growth

Positioning, content strategies, executive personal brands, ad creative pipelines, and conversion scripts mapped to buyer stages.

Wang Pengyou · Wang Yadong
VISIBILITYAI Visibility (GEO)

Brand mentions, source citations, and recommendations across leading generative search engines globally and domestically.

Wang Yadong · Starbox GEO Team
OPERATIONSOperational Execution

RFPs, pricing workflows, sales scripts, and legacy expert knowledge structured into AI systems so institutional capabilities stay when staff move.

Bao Jizhen
ECOSYSTEMEcosystem & Tool Selection

Evaluating and orchestrating enterprise suites, platforms, and models to prevent duplicate spend and shelfware.

Tang Linhong

The Engine Behind the Advisors

Advisors provide strategic clarity, and Starbox has the internal teams to execute: GEO makes you discoverable by AI, custom agents boost internal team efficiency, and FDE embeds experts on-site to rework processes. All three lines share one core method: structure proprietary business know-how first, then hand it over to AI execution.

15YearsMarketing & advisory methodology
500+Enterprises advised
300+Proprietary AI agent assets
30+Vertical industries served

Who It Is For

Three types of enterprisesthat benefit most from an advisory engagement first.

01Enterprise Founders & CEOs

Confident that AI is critical, but seeking objective guidance on where to start and where to deploy capital first.

02Stalled AI Rollouts

Subscribed to tools and sent teams to workshops, yet usage remains confined to a handful of isolated individuals.

03Pre-Investment Validation

Preparing to invest in custom agents, private model deployments, or dedicated FDE teams and needing vetted ROI validation beforehand.

Advisory Programs

Two options:quarterly retainer or annual partnership.

Marketing advisors guide how to drive growth, while AI adoption advisors guide how to get teams using AI effectively. Both tracks hold monthly review sessions, quarterly business reviews, and dedicated weekday channels for ongoing questions.

QUARTERLY

Quarterly Advisory

¥100,000/ quarter

3-month term · Set the right direction

  • AI Maturity Diagnostic+ quarterly adoption roadmap
  • Monthly Dual SessionsMarketing + AI adoption, 3 sessions each
  • Quarterly Business Review1 review · 1 GEO & website audit
  • Dedicated Advisory ChannelWeekday response SLA
RecommendedANNUAL

Annual Advisory

¥300,000/ year

12-month term · Guide your team until AI is truly adopted

  • Annual Marketing Plan+ full-year AI adoption roadmap
  • Monthly Dual SessionsMarketing + AI adoption, 12 sessions each
  • Quarterly Business Reviews4 reviews · 4 GEO & website audits
  • Internal AI Champion Training1–2 staff · 20% off custom agent builds
Annual Advisory equates to ¥75,000 per quarter, saving significantly versus four quarterly renewals (¥400,000)Save ¥100,000

Deliverables & Cadence

What each service includes and its frequency,detailed clearly in this overview.

Service ItemQuarterly AdvisoryAnnual AdvisoryScope & Details
A · Marketing Advisory Track
Strategy & Performance Reviews1 Strategy + 1 Review1 Annual Strategy + 4 Quarterly ReviewsObjective breakdown, channel & content tactics, stage-by-stage milestones
Monthly Marketing Review Sessions3 Sessions12 Sessions2-hour online session: review content metrics, inbound leads, and conversion data; establish next month priorities
Content & Brand IP DirectionOngoingOngoingAccount positioning, topic roadmaps, viral structure breakdowns, content sampling, and prompt tuning
Key Campaign & Launch Reviews1 Campaign4 CampaignsStrategic review and optimization for product launches, major promotions, and brand events
Sales Scripts & Pricing Strategy1 Review4 ReviewsRefinement of objection handling, sales enablement collateral, and pricing structures based on lost-deal analysis
B · Enterprise AI Adoption Track
AI Maturity Diagnostic & Roadmap1 Kickoff Diagnostic1 Kickoff DiagnosticEvaluation of departmental AI readiness; delivery of tailored quarterly or annual AI execution roadmaps
Use-Case Discovery1 Iteration4 IterationsDetailed mapping of 2–3 departmental roles and workflows to draft structured agent requirements
Agent Specification ReviewsAs neededAs neededBusiness viability reviews, architectural blueprinting, and projected ROI assessments
Usage Analytics & Adoption Audits1 Audit4 AuditsAudits covering active users, application areas, neglected tools, and estimated hours saved
AI Governance & Policy DesignFormulated at KickoffFormulated + Updated as neededData security guidelines, external AI disclosure policies, and staff acceptable-use guidelines
Model & Tool Architecture Selection1 Evaluation4 EvaluationsBenchmark evaluations for new LLMs and tools, with practical switching recommendations and tech briefing
Monthly AI Adoption Sessions3 Sessions12 Sessions1-hour online session to track progress against the strategic AI adoption roadmap
Internal AI Champion Enablement—1–2 Key Personnel / YearHands-on mentoring to groom internal AI project leaders capable of driving initiatives independently
C · Audits & Exclusive Benefits
GEO & Website Diagnostic Reports1 Diagnostic4 DiagnosticsIn-depth report on brand citation and recommendation rates across AI search engines, paired with website optimizations
Dedicated Advisory ChannelWeekday ResponseWeekday ResponseDirect chat channel for day-to-day strategic marketing and operational AI inquiries
Subsequent Agent Development10% Discount20% DiscountPreferred rates for custom agent engineering projects contracted with Starbox during the service term

Engagement Workflow

A four-step engagement,led end-to-end by one dedicated lead advisor.

01
Initial Assessment

An exploratory discovery session to diagnose real operational bottlenecks and select the right advisory tier.

02
Contract & Kickoff

Execute the agreement, conduct the formal kickoff meeting, and set up the dedicated channel. Service starts on kickoff day.

03
Diagnostic & Roadmap

Complete the AI maturity assessment and marketing audit to deliver an actionable execution roadmap.

04
Monthly Cadence & Audits

Conduct dual monthly advisory meetings, followed by comprehensive quarterly reviews and GEO diagnostics.

Each enterprise is assigned 1 lead advisor to orchestrate the relationship, with fellow board members joining targeted sessions: Growth Marketing, AI Visibility, Internal Operations, and Tech Ecosystem Architecture.

Payment & Terms

Payment Terms
Full advisory fee payable upfront upon contract signing; service period commences on the official kickoff meeting date.
Tier Upgrades
Clients upgrading from Quarterly to Annual Advisory during the term receive 100% credit for quarterly fees already paid toward the annual plan.
Contract Renewals
Quarterly agreements can be extended quarterly or converted to annual; annual renewals are negotiated separately.
Onsite Visits
Engagements are delivered remotely; when onsite workshops, audits, or training are requested, roundtrip travel and accommodation are billed at actual cost.
Private Deployment Clients
Clients subscribed to "Starbox Starbox! Private Deployment · Advisory Edition" already include annual advisory services and do not need to purchase separately.

Out of Scope

Advisors provide strategic direction, frameworks, and decision-making support. Operational execution is carried out by internal client staff or contracted via Starbox delivery services:

Custom Agent Engineering
Hands-on development of bespoke AI agents, dedicated private server deployments, and platform software seats.
GEO Execution & Distribution
End-to-end matrix content creation, multi-platform publishing, and daily distribution operations.
Third-Party Expenses
Paid advertising budgets, cloud infrastructure, LLM API token consumption, and third-party SaaS subscriptions.
Embedded Onsite Teams
Full-time onsite FDE implementation squads for hands-on departmental restructuring; see Enterprise AI Deployment (FDE).

Important Notes

Guarantees
We do not guarantee unverified AI search rankings or specific conversion rates; we commit to fully verifiable, reproducible performance and benchmark data.
Confidentiality
All proprietary business data, strategies, and operational records accessed during advisory sessions are protected under NDA and used solely for the engagement.
Binding Agreement
Specific deliverables, meeting cadences, and client rights are governed by the bilateral Advisory Services Agreement signed by both parties.

Clarify your operational challenges first before deciding whether to engage the Advisory Board. Reference: Starbox "Advisory Board Overview v1" & "Advisory Services Policy v1.1" (2026).

Strategy established, but need hands-on execution? Enterprise AI Deployment (FDE) embeds a specialized engineering unit into your organization, transforming one department at a time over 12 months. Annual retainer ¥2,000,000.

Explore Enterprise AI Deployment (FDE)

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About AI Advisory

Who is on the AI Advisory team?

Four consultants: Wang Pengyou (AI marketing tech specialist, Starbox AI founder, 15 years specializing in marketing, started in brand services, founded the 10,000-member Starbox community in 2021, incubated over 300 new media companies, leading Starbox's transition to AI-native services since September 2024); Wang Yadong (AI marketing consultant, COO of Starbox AI Native Services, 15 years of hands-on marketing experience); Bao Jizhen (AI operational implementation consultant, former DingTalk AI assistant product lead, guest lecturer for Zhejiang University EDP); Tang Linhong (AI commercialization evangelist, founder and CEO of Zichi, veteran in the Alibaba B2B ecosystem). Each client is assigned 1 lead consultant who coordinates, while other members step in based on the topic.

How is AI Advisory priced, and what does it include?

Quarterly advisory: ¥100,000 (3 months). Includes an AI maturity audit and quarterly rollout roadmap, 3 monthly marketing advisory sessions and 3 monthly AI implementation advisory sessions, 1 quarterly review with GEO and website audits, and a dedicated advisory group. Annual advisory: ¥300,000 (12 months). Includes an annual marketing plan and annual AI rollout roadmap, 12 monthly sessions for each stream, 4 quarterly reviews and audits, training for 1–2 internal AI specialists, and a 20% discount on future AI agent development—saving ¥100,000 compared to renewing quarterly four times. Payment is due in full upon signing; if you upgrade to the annual plan during a quarter, the quarterly fee already paid applies fully toward the annual fee.

What is not included in AI Advisory?

Consultants provide only strategic direction, methodologies, and decision-making recommendations. This does not include AI agent development and deployment, GEO content publishing and operations, ad spend, cloud resources, or other third-party costs, nor does it include on-site implementation. When execution is required, you can separately choose Starbox implementation services or enterprise AI implementation (FDE). Consultants do not promise "guaranteed AI recommendations", search rankings, or specific conversion figures; they only commit to delivering authentic, verifiable process data.

What is the difference between AI Advisory and Enterprise AI Deployment (FDE)?

AI Advisory provides a team of four advisors who give the business leader strategic direction, methodologies, and decision support, while execution is handled by the client's internal team (CNY 100,000 per quarter, CNY 300,000 per year). Enterprise AI Deployment (FDE) embeds an on-site team within the company, starting in one department and expanding AI across the entire organization over 12 months, taking full ownership of deployment outcomes (CNY 2,000,000 annual contract). You can start with advisory to set the direction before deciding whether to move forward with FDE.

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