Responsible AI Consulting for Organizations Who Want to Get It Right.

Thoughtful AI strategies, governance frameworks, and FileMaker systems — grounded in your values.

Certified Claris Partner
ISO 42001 Lead Implementer
20+ Years Experience
What We Do

AI Consulting for Organizations Who Need It to Actually Work

Three areas of focus. One through line: AI that serves the people using it.

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Violet Beacon is a signal for what's possible when we use technology well.
How It Works

A clear path from where you are to where you want to be.

Step 1

Discover

Free call to understand your context, goals, and readiness.

Step 2

Plan

Strategy, governance framework, and a clear roadmap.

Step 3

Build

Implementation, integration, and team training.

Step 4

Support

Ongoing partnership, compliance, and monitoring.

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Who You Work With

Kate Waldhauser

Founder of Violet Beacon. ISO 42001 Lead Implementer. Certified Claris Partner.

With 20+ years building custom software and database solutions, Kate brings both deep technical expertise and AI governance knowledge to every engagement. When you work with Violet Beacon, you work with Kate directly — one person, start to finish.

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I've had an excellent experience working with Kate at Violet Beacon. She has an exceptional ability to bridge the gap between user needs and technical solutions.

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Truly magnificent and unparalleled thinking. When you are considering safety and responsibility in your organization's use of artificial intelligence, look no further than Violet Beacon.

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