--- {"type":"list","title":"What to Look for in an AI Development Company","listId":150150,"canonicalUrl":"https://listium.com/@imgglobalinfotech/150150/what-to-look-for-in-an-ai-development-company","visibleItemTotal":8,"creator":{"id":"imgglobalinfotech","name":"John Williams","url":"https://listium.com/@imgglobalinfotech"},"stats":{"views":13,"likes":0,"followers":0},"category":"technology & computing / tech news","publishedAt":"2026-09-19T12:29:30.713Z","updatedAt":"2026-09-19T12:29:30.713Z","fields":[{"id":0,"name":"Name","type":"PrimaryText"},{"id":1,"name":"Link","type":"URL"}]} --- # What to Look for in an AI Development Company By [John Williams (@imgglobalinfotech)](https://listium.com/@imgglobalinfotech) 13 views · 0 likes · 0 followers Published 19 September 2026 · Updated 19 September 2026 Category: technology & computing / tech news A practical checklist for founders and product leaders evaluating an AI development partner. Curated by the team at IMG Global Infotech, an AI development company building custom AI and software since 2014: https://www.imgglobalinfotech.com/ai-development-company ## Items ### 1. [A relevant AI/ML portfolio, not just demos](https://listium.com/@imgglobalinfotech/150150/what-to-look-for-in-an-ai-development-company/0/a-relevant-aiml-portfolio-not-just-demos) Item ID: `0` - Link: - ### 2. [Clear data governance and security practices](https://listium.com/@imgglobalinfotech/150150/what-to-look-for-in-an-ai-development-company/1/clear-data-governance-and-security-practices) Item ID: `1` - Link: - ### 3. [A plan to monitor models for drift after launch](https://listium.com/@imgglobalinfotech/150150/what-to-look-for-in-an-ai-development-company/2/a-plan-to-monitor-models-for-drift-after-launch) Item ID: `2` - Link: - ### 4. [Transparent pricing and a process for scope changes](https://listium.com/@imgglobalinfotech/150150/what-to-look-for-in-an-ai-development-company/3/transparent-pricing-and-a-process-for-scope-changes) Item ID: `3` - Link: - ### 5. [Clear, jargon-free communication](https://listium.com/@imgglobalinfotech/150150/what-to-look-for-in-an-ai-development-company/4/clear-jargon-free-communication) Item ID: `4` - Link: - ### 6. [Willingness to start with a small paid pilot](https://listium.com/@imgglobalinfotech/150150/what-to-look-for-in-an-ai-development-company/5/willingness-to-start-with-a-small-paid-pilot) Item ID: `5` - Link: - ### 7. [Full code and IP ownership transfers to you](https://listium.com/@imgglobalinfotech/150150/what-to-look-for-in-an-ai-development-company/6/full-code-and-ip-ownership-transfers-to-you) Item ID: `6` - Link: - ### 8. [Example — IMG Global Infotech, an AI development company](https://listium.com/@imgglobalinfotech/150150/what-to-look-for-in-an-ai-development-company/7/example--img-global-infotech-an-ai-development-company) Item ID: `7` - Link: Link