100+ companies advised on AI strategy & executive education

Turning frontier AI into real results, beyond the hype 

AI transformation starts with people. Our team of leading AI experts and operators helps organizations unlock real impact through executive education, workforce upskilling, and strategic advisory. 

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ABOUT OUR COMPANY

We're Attian AI.

Our name Attian comes from the seminal 2017 publication on Transformers, Attention Is All You Need.

We are an AI advisory and capability-building partner, equipping leaders and organizations to cut through the hype and achieve real results.

Frontier Talent

With leading AI experts and proven operators, our team brings hands-on experience designing and implementing solutions to complex business problems using the latest AI tools.

Execution Focus

We cover the full spectrum of services to successfully realize AI value, from opportunity identification and prioritization, to roadmap design, custom builds, and executive education & workforce upskilling.

Proven Impact

We have advised 100+ companies on AI strategy, from Fortune 500s and private equity-backed companies to high-growth startups. We deliver measurable, reportable impact at scale.

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OUR SERVICES

No running around for different experts. We handle it all, so you can focus on what you do best.

Executive Education & Workforce Upskilling

Executive Education & Workforce Upskilling

We equip leaders and teams with the knowledge, frameworks, and skills to apply AI in their daily work.

AI Strategy & Opportunity Diagnostics

AI Strategy & Opportunity Diagnostics

We help leadership teams identify the highest-impact AI opportunities and build the strategic foundation to act on them.

AI Implementation

AI Implementation

We design, build, and deploy custom AI solutions tailored to your workflows and existing systems.

INDUSTRIES

We partner with businesses of all sizes and sectors, with particular expertise in search and private equity backed entities.

KEY PERSONS

Meet our team of experts.

The Strategist
Summer Shaw

Summer Shaw

CEO

Summer is an ex-McKinsey consultant who built AI moonshots at Google X. She drove data infrastructure upgrades and developed predictive ML models in state government in response to Covid-19. She holds an BA in International Affairs from Princeton and completed a joint JD/MBA degree from Stanford on full scholarship as a Knight-Hennessy Scholar. She currently sits on the State Bar of Texas Committee for Emerging Technologies, where she is responsible for ensuring safe AI adoption in the legal profession.

The Researcher
Nestor Maslej

Nestor Maslej

Consultant

Nestor Maslej is a globally recognized AI strategist and researcher who has advised senior leaders at organizations such as Goldman Sachs, Accenture, Mastercard, IBM, McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, and Citibank. Nestor served as Editor-in-Chief of the AI Index at Stanford's Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence and is the author of the International AI Safety Report (2026). His research has been cited by governments and international organizations including the United States, the European Union, and the OECD, and featured in The New York Times, Financial Times, Bloomberg, and The Washington Post. Nestor holds an MPhil in Comparative Government from Oxford and an A.B. in Social Studies from Harvard.

The Technical Expert
Celeste Bean

Celeste Bean

Consultant

Celeste is a seasoned electrical & machine learning engineer with over 50 patents in electrical engineering and machine learning. She led voice-based machine learning initiatives for PlayStation R&D, delivered electrical engineering projects for Benchmark Electronics, and conducted research on cryptography and power grid resilience at US national labs. Celeste holds a BS in Computer Engineering, an MS in Electrical Engineering, an MA in International Security Studies, and an MBA from Stanford.

The Practitioner
Niema El Bouri

Niema El Bouri

Advisor

Niema El Bouri is a Senior Manager of Data Science at Visa, where she leads AI-driven innovation and was recognized with a Technical Innovation Award for advancing generative AI and agentic capabilities across the organization. She brings deep expertise in data science leadership, enterprise AI deployment, and translating complex technology into human-centered, measurable business outcomes. Niema holds an MEng in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research Leadership from UC Berkeley and an MS in Industrial Engineering from Arts et Métiers.

The Builder
Paritosh Kulkarni

Paritosh Kulkarni

AI Advisor

Paritosh is a founder, AI engineer, and research scientist with 6 peer-reviewed publications spanning applied AI, healthcare informatics, and catalysis. He founded Teal Omics (acquired by Grifols), built AI-driven neurological classification systems at Grifols/Alkahest, developed pediatric triage models at NewYork-Presbyterian, and has delivered enterprise AI consulting projects across healthcare, insurtech, and manufacturing. Paritosh holds an MS in Chemical Engineering (Data & Computational Sciences) from Columbia University and a BTech in Chemical Engineering with a Minor in Business Management from Manipal University.

AI Beyond the Hype

With nonstop model releases, a flood of new AI startups, and bold vendor promises, it's easy to get lost in the AI hype. We cut through the noise to focus on what matters: deploying AI solutions that truly deliver.

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We focus on people first

We focus on people first

Successful AI transformation starts by equipping leaders and teams with the knowledge and skills to use AI confidently and strategically.

We focus on real results

We focus on real results

We are dedicated to AI solutions that solve real business challenges and deliver measurable, conclusive ROI, not just the latest tech fad.

We deliver practical insights

We deliver practical insights

We cut through jargon to distill abstract AI theory into actionable use cases that can be immediately applied to your business.

We anticipate future solutions, today

We anticipate future solutions, today

In a fast-changing AI landscape, we help you seize today's opportunities while preparing for tomorrow's breakthroughs.

TESTIMONIALS

From “can I really do this?” to “I can't believe it's real!” — our clients share their journeys

The workshop demystified the hype and gave me direct exposure to various AI solutions. I now approach decisions with an “AI first” mindset rather than only looking at traditional methods. While the traditional methods might still be the answer today, I am confident in assessing the AI tools and their maturity for our company.

Zack PerryCEO, BIG BOX

Attian has helped me understand how to tactically deploy AI across my entire organization to drive better results in function and in product.

Brigid MulcahyCEO, BIOMETRICS4ALL

The Executive AI Workshop delivered on peer learning, opportunity identification, and practical insight into what’s possible with AI — especially around the build-vs-buy decision. A highlight for me was bringing a colleague to learn alongside other executives, with access to guest speakers and consultants we don’t typically encounter in our day-to-day.

Clayton CollinsCEO, HOUSINGWIRE