About
Software engineers solving real business problems with AI and automation.
We are technology and AI enablers — not vendors.
Originally founded as Okra Datacom — a software development and marketing agency — we evolved as we recognised a critical gap in the market: successful founders trapped in operationally complex businesses that weren't buyer-ready.
We not only consult, we are an implementation team. We architect end-to-end transformation programmes that eliminate founder dependency, install operational visibility, and create the system maturity that private equity and strategic buyers demand.
Our work is measured in valuation uplift, not vanity metrics.
Paul Hanner
Paul has spent 40 years in technology, with 35 as a founder and company director. He was a pioneer in the UK computer hardware industry at the birth of the computer age and built some of the first marketing campaigns on the internet — launching the UK's first music-industry promotions and ticket-sales website.
With decades across computer hardware, telecoms, and digital marketing, Paul has helped thousands of businesses embrace emerging technologies. Today his focus has sharpened: helping established founders build exit-ready businesses using AI, automation, and operational systems that buyers trust.
He understands what it takes to build, scale, and sell — because he's done it.
“Tomorrow's world will be ruled by the men who command the machines.”
Visit paulhanner.com →Four decades at the edge of every technology shift
In technology — from the birth of the computer age through telecoms and digital.
As a founder and company director who has built, scaled and sold.
Of businesses guided through emerging technology — including the UK's first music-industry ticketing site.
Advisors who build, measured by what buyers pay.
We don't just advise. We build.
Most consultants hand over a strategy and leave. We architect the end-to-end transformation and execute it — installing the telephony, AI and reporting systems that eliminate founder dependency and survive due diligence.
Measured in valuation, not vanity metrics.
Every decision is filtered through one question — does this increase your exit value? Lower cost, stronger EBITDA, cleaner numbers and a clear technology story buyers reward.
Precision, speed, and commercial honesty.
Our work is not about motivation or hype — it's about execution.
Truth Over Comfort
We tell you what buyers will actually look for, what will break under diligence, and what needs to change. If the truth is uncomfortable, we say it anyway.
Urgency, Always
Responsiveness is non-negotiable. We keep you informed, address problems immediately, and move with urgency.
Partnership, Not Quick Fixes
We build long-term partnerships with clients who are serious about transformation — not quick fixes.
Only What You Need
We are not here to sell you software or services you don't need — only what builds a valuable, transferable, exit-ready business.
Who we work with
We work exclusively with established, owner-operated businesses — primarily in high-complexity, high-call-volume sectors like heating, trades, field services, and healthcare.
They've grown through founder effort, not systems — facing call leakage, compliance gaps, founder dependency, and operational chaos that would fail diligence.
We also work with M&A advisors, private-equity operating partners, and senior ops leaders in multi-branch service groups preparing portfolio companies for sale.
Have a project in mind?
Tell us where your business is leaking value, and we'll show you what buyers expect to see.
+44 20 3603 0646