Kristin Kautz, FSMPS, CPSM
AI Strategist | Consultant | Speaker | Trainer
Kristin Kautz is a nationally recognized expert in artificial intelligence strategy and digital transformation, with a deep understanding of its implications for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. As a Fellow of the Society for Marketing Professional Services (FSMPS) and a Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM), she has spent her career at the intersection of technology, business strategy, and industry leadership.
She specializes in AI education, change management, and strategic implementation (AI First Steps), helping firms navigate both the opportunities and challenges AI presents. Her Minds & Machines symposiums, AI IQ Community, and AI consulting services are designed to equip firms with the knowledge and frameworks they need to integrate AI effectively and competitively.
Kristin is known for her no-nonsense, direct, insightful approach—cutting through the hype to deliver practical, industry-specific strategies. Her work goes beyond tools and trends; she also focuses on the bigger operational shifts AI is bringing to firms, from decision-making and workforce transformation to contracts and value differentiators.
With a true talent for making complex topics accessible and actionable, Kristin's techno-optimism will inspire you to think critically, act now, and stay ahead in this new era of AI-driven business.