AI is everywhere.
Thoughtful leadership makes it work.

At Kaneda Consulting, we help leaders at every level apply AI with clarity and purpose—whether you're building advanced systems, setting strategy, or simplifying day-to-day operations. From scaling startups to local shops, our guidance is grounded, practical, and tailored to what matters most to you.

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Featured Services

AI Lessons

Recurring 1:1 sessions to build real AI skills. Work week by week on your goals, projects, and workflows with clear guidance, feedback, and practical support from a former adjunct instructor with over 20 years of teaching experience.

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Expert in the Room

Bring an AI subject matter expert into the room to guide critical conversations with real-time insight and strategic clarity. Designed for moments where alignment, speed, and confidence matter most.

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PoC Scoping + Advisory

This is designed for teams eager to begin testing an AI/ML idea. It includes use case definition, technical feasibility, risk assessment, and clear success criteria. You’ll walk away with a vendor-ready brief that sets your proof of concept up for meaningful results.

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AI Business Optimization Plan

Turn everyday challenges into easy wins! In just two weeks, you’ll get a custom AI plan designed to save time, reduce stress, and support your team. Upon completion, you’ll walk away with a strategy you’ll feel confident implementing and maintaining.

Perfect for small businesses and nonprofits!

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Leila Kaneda - Owner

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I help people at every level make sense of AI. That includes technical teams building complex systems, executive leaders defining company strategy, and small business owners looking for practical support. With a background in machine learning focused on real-world applications, I make sure you're not just using AI - but using it wisely, and in ways that truly serve your goals.

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  • "You introduced me to a new way of working with AI that has transformed my business. I’ve been able to support more clients while staying firmly in the driver’s seat."

    Anonymous, solopreneur consulting business

  • "Your support, guidance, and expertise have been pivotal in helping us construct our data pipeline. Please accept my heartfelt gratitude for your invaluable assistance."

    Anonymous, med-tech startup

  • "You’ve done an excellent job, you definitely went above and beyond anything we initially expected. Your advice has 100% had a big impact on our data/model workflows."

    Anonymous, sensor-based small company