Meet Our Executive Team

Ross Hartmann is the founder and CEO of Kiingo AI, an applied AI consultancy that makes AI usable, useful, and used. He works with leadership teams to build people-first AI literacy, set practical roadmaps, and implement automations that amplify what people do best.

Since 2023, Ross has briefed more than 1,500 executives through Vistage, where his sessions are consistently top rated. He also designs AI programs for the California Association of School Business Officials (CASBO), helping leaders adopt AI responsibly with attention to data security.

Previously, Ross held hands-on engineering and architecture roles at ProMAX Systems and LifeScore Music, shipping production systems across storage automation, media management, and real-time generative music. He is the author of The Structure of Story, reflecting his commitment to accessible, repeatable frameworks.