Frequently Asked Questions: AI Governance Consulting

GENERAL QUESTIONS

Q: What is AI governance?
A: AI governance is the framework of policies, processes, and oversight
organizations use to manage AI risks and opportunities. It answers: Who decides
which AI systems to deploy? How do we validate they work fairly? What happens
if something goes wrong? Most organizations have AI but no governance—that’s
the gap we close.

Q: Why do organizations need AI governance NOW?
A: Three reasons: (1) Regulators actively require it (Fed, OCC, HIPAA,
accreditors). (2) AI failures are becoming visible—bias in hiring, patient
safety issues. (3) Boards now ask about AI risk. Organizations that govern
first win; those that govern after a failure are exposed.

Q: How is Dr. Seba different from other AI governance consultants?
A: Most consultants are academics with no business experience or technologists
with no institutional context. Dr. Seba combines 20+ years Silicon Valley
executive experience with doctoral research. He’s worked healthcare, fintech,
and higher education—he knows these industries’ actual constraints. Vendor-
neutral, no tool to sell.

PRICING & INVESTMENT

Q: How much do keynotes cost?
A: $5,000–$15,000+ depending on audience size, duration, customization, and
travel. Most corporate/university keynotes: $8,000–$12,000.

Q: What’s the investment for workshops?
A: Half-day: $8K–$15K | Full-day: $12K–$25K. Most executive teams invest
$12,000–$18,000 for a full-day custom workshop.

Q: What does an AI readiness assessment cost?
A: $8,000–$20,000 depending on scope (how many AI systems) and organization
size. Typical health system/fintech: $10,000–$15,000.

Q: Do you offer retainer arrangements?
A: Yes. Embedded advisory (ongoing guidance as you scale AI): $15,000–$40,000+
per month, depending on scope. Contact us to discuss specifics.

AVAILABILITY & SERVICES

Q: What regions do you serve?
A: Primary focus: US (healthcare, fintech, higher education). Most engagements are US-based with virtual capability anywhere. International: Limited availability, case-based.

Q: Do you offer virtual keynotes and workshops?
A: Yes. Virtual keynotes (45-60 min) work great. Virtual half-day workshops
are effective, but full-day is better in-person. Pricing identical.

Q: What’s your typical engagement timeline?
A: Keynotes: 6–12 weeks’ advance notice ideal. Workshops: 8–12 weeks.
Assessments: 2–3 weeks. Retainer: Starts immediately.

Q: Can you customize talks for our industry?
A: Absolutely. All talks are tailored to healthcare, fintech, higher education, or
custom sectors. Custom talks require 4–6 weeks lead time.

CREDENTIALS

Q: What are your qualifications?
A: EdD (University of San Francisco), MBA (Yale), MA (Stanford). 20+ years
Silicon Valley founder, executive, innovation leader across healthcare,
fintech, higher education. Published researcher on AI governance.

Q: Do you have peer-reviewed research?
A: Yes. Published on generative AI in health informatics curriculum and AI
implications in higher education. Available on request.

Explore More:

Signature Talks & Keynotes
Presentations on AI governance for boards and executive teams
→ https://freddieseba.com/

Get Ungoverned: The AI Governance Book
Practical guide to AI governance frameworks
→ https://freddieseba.com/publications/

Watch Dr. Seba’s Speaking Videos
Keynotes and presentations on responsible AI governance
→ https://freddieseba.com/videos/