Your business idea deserves a conversation
Have a Business Idea? Call AskSUE™
Talk through your ideas, ask startup questions, and explore practical next steps with a friendly AI business assistant—right over the phone.
1-844-U-ASK-SUE (1-844-827-5783)Available 24/7No-cost calls up to 10 minutes. No appointment. No app required.
You’ll be speaking with an AI assistant.
How it works
One phone call. A clearer next step.
Give AskSUE™ a call.
Call from any phone. There’s no app to download and no appointment to schedule.
Share what’s on your mind.
Talk about your business idea, question, or challenge. AskSUE™ will ask questions to help you explore it.
Identify your next steps.
Use the conversation to clarify your options and decide what to research or work on next.
Start with a no-cost conversation lasting up to 10 minutes.
Let’s Talk—Call AskSUE™Business Guidance
Bring your next business question.
From your first idea to pricing, marketing, and using AI in your small business—explore the questions you can talk through with AskSUE™.
Explore Business GuidanceOur mission
Help 500 people move toward business ownership.
Good ideas shouldn’t stall because someone doesn’t know where to begin.
AskSUE™ was created to make founder-focused guidance easier to access through something familiar: a simple phone call.
We want to help more people build confidence, explore their possibilities, and take meaningful steps toward owning a business.
Start. Build. Own.
Meet Maryann Kilgallon
Startup Evangelist® • Multi-venture founder • Two-time author
Maryann Kilgallon created AskSUE™ after more than 26 years of starting, building, and guiding businesses.
Her entrepreneurial experience spans technology, restaurants, consulting, franchising, retail, wearable technology, and AI. She understands how exciting a new idea can be—and how overwhelming it can feel when you don’t know what to do next.
A Forbes Next 1000 honoree and lifelong entrepreneur, Maryann is passionate about bringing AI to Main Street USA™ and helping more people move toward business ownership.
AskSUE™ brings that mission to life through approachable, AI-powered business conversations.
What’s ahead
Starting with a conversation. Building toward more.
AskSUE™ is beginning with no-cost, 10-minute guidance calls. Our longer-term vision includes more ways to support entrepreneurs as they start, build, and grow.
Future possibilitiesNot yet available
- Longer founder-guidance conversations
- Personalized startup resources and action plans
- Affordable membership options
- Multilingual voice guidance
- Partnerships with entrepreneurship organizations
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Is AskSUE™ a real person?
AskSUE™ is an AI voice assistant created to provide general startup and small-business guidance. You’ll be having a live conversation with AI, not a human advisor.
Does it cost anything to call?
The current pilot offers no-cost conversations lasting up to 10 minutes.
Do I need an app or an account?
No. Simply call AskSUE™ from your phone. No app download or website account is required.
What can I talk about?
You can explore business ideas, ask general startup questions, brainstorm marketing approaches, and talk through practical next steps for your business.
Do I need to have a business already?
No. AskSUE™ welcomes people who are just beginning to explore an idea, as well as side-hustle builders and existing small-business owners.
When can I call?
AskSUE™ is available morning, noon, or night, so you can call when it works for you.
Does AskSUE™ provide professional advice?
AskSUE™ provides general information and brainstorming support. She does not provide legal, financial, tax, or investment advice. Verify important information and consult a qualified professional when appropriate.
Are calls recorded?
Calls may be recorded or transcribed to improve the experience. Avoid sharing sensitive personal, financial, or confidential business information.
Ready to talk through your idea?
You don’t need a perfect plan to make your first move. Bring your question, your idea, or your next challenge.
Call AskSUE™ Now1-844-U-ASK-SUEUp to 10 minutes. No cost. No appointment. No sales commitment.
Get in touch.
Have a general question or want to explore an entrepreneurship partnership? Send us a message.
AskSUE™ is a proud recipient of an ElevenLabs Startup Grant.