About

Kirk Tramble

AI Governance for $1M–$20M Businesses

Kirk Tramble

Kirk Tramble helps CEOs of $1M–$20M businesses govern AI.

Not just policy documents — practical AI governance with clear boundaries, approved uses, and measurable controls. The kind of structure that lets your team move faster because the guardrails are already in place.

Current

Founder, Kizata — AI governance consulting for $1M–$20M businesses

Recent

Interim Executive Director, Cal Alumni Association

  • Led a $16M organization serving 600K+ stakeholders
  • Balanced legacy preservation with operational modernization

Enterprise

20+ years at Apple, Chevron, and Oracle

Education

  • UC Berkeley, EECS
  • Dartmouth College, Tuck School of Business (MBA)

Community

  • Co-founder, UC Berkeley Black Engineering and Science Alumni Club
  • Volunteer, The Hidden Genius Project (STEM mentorship for Black youth)

Who I Work With

Built for these businesses

AI governance looks different depending on your industry. These are the business types where Kizata delivers the most value.

Professional Services

Law firms, accounting practices, and consultancies handling sensitive client data.

Healthcare

Clinics, group practices, and health-tech companies navigating HIPAA and AI.

Financial Services

RIAs, brokerages, and insurance agencies with fiduciary and regulatory obligations.

Tech-Enabled Businesses

SaaS companies, agencies, and startups where AI is already embedded in the product.

Construction & Trades

General contractors, specialty trades, and field-services firms adopting AI for estimating, scheduling, and safety.

Ready to see where you stand?

The AI Governance Assessment takes five minutes and shows you exactly where your business has gaps.

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