Claude-native AI consulting for Southeast Asia

Production-grade AI,
built on Claude.

We design, build, and operate Claude-native AI systems for enterprises across Southeast Asia — agentic workflows, multi-channel assistants, and responsible AI governance, built for production from day one.

What we do

Six service lines,
one foundation.

Every engagement is built exclusively on Anthropic’s Claude — not a multi-vendor hedge, a deliberate architectural decision.

01

AI Readiness & Strategy

Assess AI maturity, define use-case roadmap, build the business case. Entry point for every engagement.
02

Claude Architecture & Design

End-to-end architecture for Claude-powered systems: API integration, multi-agent design, prompt engineering, evaluation harnesses.
03

Agentic Implementation

Production deployment of autonomous Claude agents for complex, multi-step enterprise workflows — evaluated, monitored, human-in-the-loop.
04

Responsible AI Governance

AI policy, audit trail design, human-in-the-loop frameworks, and regulatory submission support. Embedded in every engagement by default.
05

Managed AI Operations

Post-deployment retainer: monitoring, model updates, prompt iteration, performance reporting, and quarterly architecture reviews.
06

AI Team Enablement

Capability transfer built into every engagement. Client teams leave able to maintain, extend, and govern the AI systems we build — via DragonGate Academy.
Why Claude exclusively

Reliability over
capability theatre.

For regulated industries in Southeast Asia, predictability matters more than benchmark scores. Claude’s Constitutional AI approach and audit-friendly response patterns make it the right foundation for systems that need to be explainable to regulators — and trusted by end users.

“Metrics or it didn’t happen. Every proposal carries an attributable ROI model. Every case study uses first-party data.”
01
The only SEA-native Claude specialist
Anthropic does not have a Southeast Asia office yet. Tier-1 SIs sell SEA but deliver from global benches with no local regulatory depth. We are built here — for here.
02
Regulatory depth from day one
Every engagement includes human-in-the-loop design, audit trails, and compliance with Vietnam AI Law, MAS (Singapore), and BNM (Malaysia) — not added as an afterthought.
03
Architecture-first delivery
Our team is enrolled in Anthropic’s Claude Certified Architect (CCA-F) programme. Every system we ship is evaluated, governed, and human-in-the-loop by default.
04
Founder-level attention
We are in client acquisition mode. Early engagements receive direct access to the founding team from kickoff through go-live.
Engagement model

How we work.

Every engagement starts with a scoped assessment. No six-month retainers before we’ve built anything.

01
Weeks 1–2
AI Readiness Assessment
Map current state, identify high-value use cases, validate the business case. Deliverable: prioritised roadmap and go/no-go recommendation.
02
Weeks 3–6
Architecture Sprint
Design the Claude-native system, build the evaluation harness, deliver a working proof of concept with measurable performance benchmarks.
03
Weeks 7–16
Production Deployment
Full build, testing, governance documentation, and go-live. Human-in-the-loop design and audit trails built in from day one.
04
Ongoing
Managed AI Operations
Monthly retainer covering monitoring, model updates, prompt iteration, performance reporting, and quarterly architecture reviews.
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Entry engagement for every client: We scope the AI Readiness Assessment as a fixed-scope, fixed-fee starting point — so you get actionable intelligence before committing to a full build. Email us for a scoping proposal.

Built on · Affiliated with · In progress

Anthropic
Built on Claude
CCA-F
Cert. in progress
DragonGate
Academy partner
Chamber
Membership
Questions

FAQ

What does Chilli AI do?

Chilli AI is Southeast Asia’s Claude-native AI consulting practice. We design, build, and operate production-grade AI systems for enterprises across the region — including agentic workflows, multi-channel AI assistants, and responsible AI governance frameworks. Every system we build runs on Anthropic’s Claude.

Why does Chilli AI use Claude exclusively?

We chose Claude for its reliability, interpretability, and alignment with enterprise requirements. For regulated industries in Southeast Asia, predictability matters more than raw benchmark scores. Claude’s Constitutional AI approach and audit-friendly response patterns make it the right foundation for systems that need to be explainable to regulators and trusted by end users.

Is Chilli AI compliant with Vietnam’s AI Law?

Yes. Every engagement includes human-in-the-loop design, audit trail architecture, and documentation aligned with Vietnam AI Law, MAS (Singapore), and BNM (Malaysia) requirements. Compliance is built into our architecture from day one — not added as an afterthought.

What does an engagement cost?

Pricing depends on scope. We scope the AI Readiness Assessment as a fixed-scope, fixed-fee entry engagement — so you get actionable intelligence before committing to a full build. Contact us at info@chilliai.co to start a conversation.

What industries does Chilli AI serve?

We focus on regulated industries where AI governance and auditability are non-negotiable: financial services (banking, insurance, fintech), healthcare, and professional services. Our compliance-first architecture is particularly well suited to clients operating under Vietnam AI Law, MAS TRM (Singapore), and BNM RMIT (Malaysia).

What countries does Chilli AI operate in?

Our primary markets are Vietnam, Singapore, and Malaysia — the three jurisdictions where we have deep regulatory expertise. We also work with regional enterprises headquartered elsewhere in Southeast Asia, and can support multi-country deployments across ASEAN.

How does Chilli AI differ from global consulting firms?

Global SIs (Accenture, Deloitte, McKinsey) offer AI as one capability among many, typically delivered from offshore benches with no deep Southeast Asia regulatory context. Chilli AI is Claude-exclusive, SEA-native, and founder-led — your engagement is run by the people who built the practice, not staffed with junior consultants after the sale. Our depth comes from single-platform specialisation on Anthropic’s Claude.

What exactly is the AI Readiness Assessment?

The AI Readiness Assessment is a fixed-scope, fixed-fee engagement that runs 1–2 weeks. We map your current state (data, systems, team capability, governance maturity), identify the 3–5 highest-value AI use cases for your business, and build the business case with attributable ROI modelling. The deliverable is a prioritised roadmap and a go/no-go recommendation — actionable intelligence before you commit to a full build.

Who are the co-founders?

Chilli AI was co-founded by Eelco Ebbers, Gary Cuong Nguyen, and Minh Chau. Eelco brings a background in management consulting and has spent years helping enterprises navigate strategic and organisational change across Southeast Asia. Gary and Minh bring complementary expertise in AI implementation and enterprise technology in the region. All three are enrolled in Anthropic’s Claude Certified Architect (CCA-F) programme.

Does Chilli AI work with startups or only enterprises?

Our primary focus is enterprise clients with the compliance obligations, budget, and organisational complexity where Claude-native AI delivers the most value. We do occasionally work with well-funded scale-ups in regulated sectors. If you are unsure whether you fit, reach out — the AI Readiness Assessment is designed to be an accessible entry point for organisations at any stage of AI maturity.

Get in touch

Let’s talk about
what you want to build.

We’re in client acquisition mode — early engagements get founder-level attention from day one.

Co-founders
Eelco Ebbers · LinkedIn ↗
Gary Cuong Nguyen · LinkedIn ↗
Minh Chau · LinkedIn ↗
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