The old way vs. the new way
| Traditional data monetization | AI data licensing | |
|---|---|---|
| What you sell | Customer or market data, insights products | How your business operates: SOPs, workflows, records |
| Who buys | Marketers, investors, data brokers | AI labs and AI data companies |
| Effort | Build a data product | License what you already have |
| Privacy exposure | Often high (customer data) | Lower when focused on process data |
Who it fits
Published criteria for enterprise programs: established documentation, English-language docs, US first, with the strongest fit at 20+ full-time office employees (10+ accounting, 6+ legal). The HVAC deal reported by The Information shows trades and local service businesses qualify too (The Information).
What it pays
Published tiers start at $100K and go past $1M. See what your data is worth.
Getting started
- Take the 60-second estimate
- Inventory your systems with our prep checklist
- Submit the form, get qualified by a data advisor, and take a call with a qualified buyer
Frequently asked questions
How can a small business monetize its data?
One new option is licensing operational data such as SOPs, CRM and ticket history to AI companies. Programs publish payouts from $100K, with deals ranging up to $2M. Strongest fit is 20+ full-time office employees; smaller teams are reviewed case by case.
Do I need to sell customer data to monetize data?
No. AI buyers mostly want records of how work gets done, and personal data is removed or excluded.