Start with the problem as it exists.

Bring the difficult workflow, fragmented information, search problem, legacy platform, or AI initiative that is not yet producing a dependable result.

You do not need a finished requirements document. A clear description of the current state, the most important constraint, and what a better outcome would look like is enough to begin.

The goal of the first conversation is simple: clarify the problem, the constraint, and whether the next useful move is assessment, planning, implementation, or a focused prototype.