Anchored in Warwick, Rhode Island

Your business is losing
customers
while you sleep.

Lodestar AI deploys always-on AI systems that capture leads, respond to reviews, and keep your brand active — so you wake up to new opportunities, not missed ones.

See what we build Run AI Visibility Snapshot
Serving all RI businesses Setup in under a week No long-term contracts
Free lead magnet

See if search engines and AI answer engines understand your business.

The AI Visibility Snapshot checks public website signals like metadata, structured data, local visibility, content clarity, and trust signals, then shows practical next steps.

SEO

Titles, descriptions, headings

AEO

Schema, FAQs, AI clarity

Local

Service area, phone, reviews

Trust

Proof, CTAs, conversion signals

62%
of customers won't call back
after a single missed call
90%
of businesses never respond
to their online reviews
78%
of consumers check social media
before choosing a local business
Capabilities

A rising tide
lifts all boats.

Our AI capabilities are the steady winds your business needs to sail toward total autonomy.

AI Chatbot Crew

A 24/7 AI crew member that answers questions, qualifies leads, and books appointments — even at 2am. Works for dental offices, restaurants, salons, law firms, and more.

24/7 Lead Capture Appointment Booking Instant Response

Lighthouse Reviews

Automatically respond to every Google review — 5-star or 1-star — with intelligent, on-brand replies that build trust and improve your local ranking.

Website Design & Build

A fast, modern website built for you — or a refresh of the one you've got. Designed to convert visitors and to be found by Google and AI search alike.

Autopilot Social & Email

We build AI content workflows that keep your social media feeds active and email list engaged — without you lifting a finger. Consistent brand voice, every week.

Social Media Email Marketing On-Brand Voice
Why Lodestar

Not just in the cloud.
We're on the waterfront.

Big AI consultancies charge $10,000+ and only talk to enterprises. We're local, accessible, and we understand Rhode Island's unique business tides — from Providence's innovation corridor to Warwick's commercial heart.

Local, not outsourced
Built by someone who lives here and knows RI businesses — dental offices in Warwick, restaurants in Providence, service shops in Newport.
Right-sized for your business
No bloated retainers. No 12-month contracts. No paying for features you'll never use. Just the AI tools that move the needle.
A "Steady As She Goes" approach
We handle the entire setup, end to end — you're never left wrestling with software. No long, drawn-out onboarding projects.
Rhode Island
The Ocean State
41.7°N 71.4°W
At the Helm
Mike Giroux, founder of Lodestar AI

Mike Giroux

Founder · Warwick, RI

I'm Mike — the person behind Lodestar AI. I live and work right here in Rhode Island, and I started Lodestar to put the same AI tools the big companies guard behind enterprise contracts into the hands of the local businesses that keep this state running. When you work with Lodestar, you work directly with me — not a call center, not an offshore team. Just someone down the road who builds your setup, stands behind it, and picks up the phone when you call.

How it works

Three Stages
of the Voyage

I
Sounding the Depths

Discovery

We map your current customer journey — where leads come in, where you lose them, what happens after hours. We find the gaps before we build anything.

II
Custom Rigging

Configuration

We build and configure your AI tools — trained on your business, your voice, your services. Everything is customized before it goes live. Nothing generic.

III
Full Sail

Launch

We launch, monitor, and tune your setup for the first 30 days. Then your AI systems run on autopilot — and you get a monthly report showing exactly what they've done.

Pricing

Set Your Course

No long-term contracts. Cancel anytime.

Starter
$750 setup
+ $200/mo
  • AI chatbot (24/7 lead capture)
  • Automated Google review responses
  • Monthly performance report
Most Popular
Growth
$1,200 setup
+ $350/mo
  • Everything in Starter
  • 30 social media posts/month, created & scheduled
  • Email marketing automation
  • Monthly strategy call
Premium
$1,500 setup
+ $500/mo
  • Everything in Growth
  • AI phone/text responder for missed calls
  • Priority support & same-day response
Websites

Website Design & Build

Custom, modern design Mobile + SEO/AEO optimized Conversion-focused copy Launch & handoff included

Management covers hosting, updates, security, backups, content edits, and a monthly report — and pairs with any automation plan above.

Recommended
$1,800 build
then $199/mo managed
or $4,000 one-time — yours outright, no monthly
Now Boarding

Be one of our first Rhode Island clients.

Lodestar AI is just getting underway, and we're taking on a small number of founding clients at founder pricing. You get our full attention — and we'll make sure your setup is one we're proud to put our name on.

Come Aboard
Common Questions

FAQ

How long does setup take?

Most businesses are fully set up and live within 5–7 business days. We do an intake call, build and train your tools, then walk you through everything before launch.

Do I need any technical knowledge?

None at all. We handle everything from setup to ongoing management. Most clients never touch the backend.

What if I want to cancel?

No long-term contracts. Monthly management can be cancelled with 30 days notice. You own all accounts and content — no retention games, no questions.

What types of businesses do you work with?

Any local RI business that gets customer inquiries or relies on online reviews. Dental offices, restaurants, home services, salons, gyms, real estate agents, auto shops, law firms, and more.

How is this different from a marketing agency?

Marketing agencies charge $2,000–$5,000/month and focus on paid ads. We set up AI systems that work automatically 24/7 for a fraction of the cost — and we're local.

Get Started

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Tell us about your business. We'll reach out within one business day.