What it means to be Innovating with AI Certified

When you hire a consultant from our directory, you’re connecting with a professional who has completed rigorous training and verification by our team – giving you confidence in their skills and integrity as they guide your organization’s AI adoption and implementation.

Every consultant in our directory has taken part in our comprehensive training program, The AI Consultancy Project, which includes:

Educational Foundation

  • Structured coursework covering AI implementation and best practices for running a successful consultancy
  • Live training sessions with our expert team where they stay up-to-date on the latest changes in the AI space, get evergreen strategies on helping their clients succeed, and learn how to take their AI skills to the next level

Practical Demonstration

  • Established business presence by registering a business entity and billing clients
  • Defined list of services that make their offerings clear and allow them to meet potential clients where you are in your AI journey
  • Displays a strong understanding of AI ethics 

This is not an advertising platform. The consultant directory is open only to Innovating with AI students who’ve achieved the key milestones in The AI Consultancy Project program. Students do not pay any fee for inclusion in the directory beyond their standard enrollment fee in the training program.


Important: Every Consultant is an Independent Professional

While every consultant in our directory has been trained and vetted by Innovating With AI, once you begin working directly with a consultant, the relationship is between you and the consultant only.

  • Independent professionals: Consultants are independent providers. They are not employees, agents, or representatives of Innovating With AI.
  • No liability: Innovating With AI does not oversee, manage, or guarantee the work performed once you hire a consultant. We cannot be held responsible for the quality, timeliness, or outcomes of your engagement.
  • Direct agreements: Any contracts, payments, deliverables, or disputes are handled directly between you and your chosen consultant. Innovating With AI does not receive any portion of these consultants’ fees.
  • No Fees or Commissions: Innovating with AI takes no fees, commission or other cuts from your payments to the consultant.

Our Vetting Process and Consultancy Education Team

Each consultant’s application is reviewed by the Innovating With AI coaching team, industry professionals who ensure they meet our standards of technical expertise, professionalism, and client service. 

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Rob Howard, Founder of Innovating with AI

Meet Rob – Founder of Innovating with AI and CEO of HDC, a software development firm whose software powers 100,000+ websites, including sites for Facebook and Intel.

With 20 years as a software developer, founder, and consultant, he’s served clients ranging from The World Bank, MIT, and Marriott to local entrepreneurs.

When not building AI solutions and vetting our certified consultants, you might find him with his family and their flock of backyard chickens.


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Casey Zuckerman, Chief Business Development Officer

Meet Casey – Chief Business Development Officer at IWAI with 7+ years experience growing revenue, relationships, and reputation for small businesses.

In her past roles as a Chief Revenue Officer, she scaled annual recurring revenue from $1.5M to $16M in 3 years while building a team from 1 to 45 people. Her relationship-building expertise led to partnerships with Intuit, Square, and Chase.

Now at IWAI, she helps students fast-track their AI consultancy launches through live coaching and Slack support. Off-hours, find her walking George (her dog) or exploring new countries and cuisines.


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Cassie Bottorff, Managing Editor of Innovating With AI Magazine and Student Community Manager

Meet Cassie – Managing Editor of Innovating With AI Magazine and Student Community Manager, bringing 8 years of industry experience from publishers such as Fortune, Forbes Advisor, and Forbes Councils.

Cassie has led collaborations with team members that span the globe and loves engaging with students from all over the world while spinning up stories and articles about the ever-growing world of AI technology.

Outside of work, you’ll probably find her hiking with her family, with her nose in a book, or planning a cosplay for an upcoming convention.


Questions About Our Process?

We believe in complete transparency about our certification standards. Contact our team at [email protected] if you have questions. We’re here to ensure you find the right AI consultant for your needs with complete confidence in their qualifications and our support.