Total Advantage
No Hype. No Waste. Just Strategic Edge.
We Build Strategic Advantage, Not Automation.
We triage fintech AI projects with forensic depth, deliver unambiguous Fix/Kill/Redirect verdicts using our proprietary Fintech AI Triage Scorecard™, and selectively accelerate only those that deserve to win.
The Ding Total Advantage Framework™
Meritocratic Triage and Acceleration for Fintech AI That Wins
Three gated phases. Ruthless verdicts. Only projects that deserve to win advance. We build strategic advantage and competitive moats—never generic automation.
Phase 1 Verdicts — Binding, Unambiguous, Evidence-Based
FIX
Viable with defined remediation path. Proceed to Advantage Validation.
KILL
Not viable. Capital preserved. Clear rationale provided.
REDIRECT
Pivot required. Alternative strategic path identified.
We celebrate Kill and Redirect verdicts equally. Preserving capital and redirecting effort is winning.
Meritocratic Triage
Align & Diagnose
Rigorous assessment using the Fintech AI Triage Scorecard™. We evaluate your AI initiative across five weighted dimensions and deliver a binding Fix/Kill/Redirect verdict.
We celebrate Kill and Redirect verdicts equally—preserving capital is winning.
Advantage Validation
Prove & De-Risk
For FIX verdicts only. Rapid proof-of-concept development to validate core assumptions, demonstrate metrics, and de-risk before full commitment.
Entry requires FIX verdict from Phase 1.
Total Acceleration
Augment & Defend
Full production build with strategic moat reinforcement. We engineer competitive advantages that cannot be easily replicated—not generic automation.
Selective admission—only proven FIX projects accelerate.
Why This Framework Wins
Ding Total Advantage Framework™
- Ruthless, binding verdicts that preserve capital
- Fintech-specific depth (compliance, risk, regulation)
- Gated progression—earn each phase
- Competitive moat focus, not feature factories
- Founder-to-founder honesty, no vendor speak
Generic AI Consultants
- Vague assessments, no commitment to verdict
- Industry-agnostic—missing fintech nuance
- Take any project, bill any hours
- Build what you ask, not what you need
- Polished decks, delayed bad news
Ready to discover where your AI initiative truly stands?
Confidential 30-minute session • No obligation • 24-hour response
Fintech AI Triage Scorecard™
Forensic analysis across five weighted dimensions. Objective scoring drives the verdict—no guesswork, no politics, just evidence.
Business & Alignment
Strategic fit, ROI clarity, stakeholder alignment
Does the AI solve a real problem with clear value?
Data Audit
Quality, availability, privacy, compliance
Is training data sufficient, clean, and compliant?
Model Quality
Architecture, performance, explainability
Can the model deliver required accuracy reliably?
Infrastructure
Scalability, latency, deployment readiness
Can it handle production load economically?
Governance & Risk
Compliance, bias, security, audit trails
Does it meet regulatory and ethical standards?
Triage First. Accelerate Selectively.
Every engagement begins with Phase 1: Meritocratic Triage. Choose your entry point based on timeline and depth needed. Post-triage acceleration is reserved for FIX verdicts only.
Phase 1 Entry Points
All packages include complimentary intake session
Rapid Triage
Quick Diagnostic
Fast, focused assessment for projects needing quick directional guidance. Entry point into Phase 1.
- Complimentary intake session
- Core scorecard analysis
- Fix/Kill/Redirect verdict
- Executive summary report
- Critical path identification
Ideal for: Founders with a specific question or tight timeline.
Deep Dive Triage
Forensic Analysis
Comprehensive forensic analysis using full Fintech AI Triage Scorecard™ across all five dimensions.
- Everything in Rapid Triage
- Full 5-dimension deep analysis
- Technical architecture review
- Detailed remediation roadmap
- Strategic recommendations
- Follow-up strategy session
Ideal for: Series A+ startups or complex AI initiatives needing thorough diagnosis.
Enterprise Triage
Multi-Initiative Assessment
Portfolio-level assessment for organizations with multiple AI initiatives requiring prioritization.
- Everything in Deep Dive
- Multi-project portfolio analysis
- Resource allocation guidance
- Build vs. buy recommendations
- Ongoing advisory retainer option
- Board-ready presentation
Ideal for: Banks, insurers, and enterprises with AI portfolio questions.
Rapid Triage starts after complimentary intake — scope and investment discussed based on your specific situation.
Post-Triage Acceleration Services
Available to FIX verdicts only — we accelerate what deserves to win
LLM Reengineering
Production-grade LLM implementation with fintech-specific guardrails.
Moat Engineering
Build defensible competitive advantages that cannot be easily replicated.
Go-to-Market Acceleration
Positioning, messaging, and investor narrative development.
Funding Support
Warm introductions to fintech-focused investors in our network.
The Framework in Action
Real founders. Real verdicts. Real results. See how the Ding Total Advantage Framework™ delivered transformative outcomes across all three phases.
Fintech AI Self-Triage Checklist
A lite version of our Fintech AI Triage Scorecard™. Run an initial self-assessment before you book your intake session. Know what questions to ask.
- Strategic alignment quick-check
- Data readiness indicators
- Technical viability signals
- Risk red flags to watch
- Go/No-Go decision framework
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Built by Founders, For Founders
Graham Chee
Founder & CEO
Sydney, Australia
"In a world drowning in AI hype, founders need brutal honesty more than cheerleading. We built Ding Ventures to be the advisor we wished we had—one who tells you the truth, saves your capital, and only accelerates what truly deserves to win."
Graham brings 25 years of experience across fintech, banking, payments, and regtech—with deep expertise gained in Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan. After seeing too many promising AI projects fail due to poor diagnosis and misguided investment, he created the AI Project Triage methodology to bring forensic rigor to the startup ecosystem.
Total Advantage Principles
Forensic Objectivity
We tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. Every verdict is backed by data.
Capital Preservation
A clear "kill" verdict that saves you $500K in wasted runway is a massive win.
Meritocratic Selection
We accelerate only projects that deserve it. No pay-to-play, no politics—just merit.
Total Advantage Focus
We don't optimize for quick wins. We build sustainable competitive moats.
What We Refuse To Do
Sugarcoat failing projects to protect feelings
Accept projects just because they can pay
Promise outcomes we can't deliver
Recommend acceleration for projects that should be killed
Ready to Get Clarity?
Start with a complimentary 30-minute intake session. We'll understand your situation, assess triage fit, and recommend the best path forward—no obligation.
What to Expect
- 30-minute confidential conversation
- Review of your project situation
- Initial viability assessment
- Triage recommendation (if applicable)
- No obligation or hard sell
Strict Confidentiality: All discussions are protected by NDA. We never share your information with competitors or third parties.