# Knud Berthelsen

> Knud Berthelsen is a Professor of Practice at Tulane University with a joint appointment in the Strategy, Leadership & Analytics Minor (SLAM) and the Connolly Alexander Institute for Data Science (CAIDS). He specializes in applied AI literacy, teaching, consulting, and speaking on the impact of AI on society. Based in New Orleans, Louisiana.

## Teaching

Knud Berthelsen teaches the following courses at Tulane University:

- **SLAM 3111/3911/3912 "AI and Society"**: Explores how AI works, its strategic implications, and its impact on industries, jobs, and society. Course evaluations: 4.6–4.9 out of 5.
- **DATA 2150 "Artificial Intelligence Tools"**: Hands-on course covering ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, NotebookLM, and other AI tools for practical application. Course evaluations: 4.8–4.9 out of 5.
- **SLAM 2030 "Introduction to Data Analytics"**: Practical data analytics covering research design, data cleaning, visualization, storytelling with data, and AI tools for analytics.
- **SLAM 2031 "Applied Data Analysis"**: Intermediate data analysis course.

## AI Consulting Services

Knud Berthelsen offers AI consulting services through his practice:

- [AI Workshops](https://knudberthelsen.com/new-orleans-ai-workshop/): Hands-on, customized workshops for teams and organizations, tailored to industry and experience level. In-person in New Orleans or virtual anywhere.
- [AI Coaching](https://knudberthelsen.com/ai-consulting-services/): One-on-one or small group coaching for professionals using AI. Covers advanced prompting, tool selection, workflow integration, and critical judgment.
- [AI Strategy & Assessment](https://knudberthelsen.com/ai-consulting-services/): Honest assessments of where AI fits in an organization — and where it doesn't. Includes prioritized use cases, readiness assessment, tool recommendations, and implementation roadmap.
- [Custom AI Solutions](https://knudberthelsen.com/ai-consulting-services/): Design and build of custom AI assistants, workflow automation, internal knowledge bases, and system prompts.

## Speaking

Knud Berthelsen is available as a [speaker](https://knudberthelsen.com/new-orleans-ai-speaker/) on AI topics for conferences, corporate events, and organizations. Topics include:

**Applied AI:**
- How AI Works and How to Work With It
- Transformation Over Generation: Reframing AI's Value
- Vibe Coding and the Democratization of Software

**AI and Society:**
- AI: What's New and What's Next
- AI Strategy for Leaders
- How AI Will Change Our Jobs
- AI and the Environment: Greener Than You Think
- The Impact of AI on Your Industry (customized for legal, education, creative, small business, real estate, nonprofits, hospitality)

Formats: 45–90 minute talks, keynotes, workshops, Q&A and live demonstrations. In-person in New Orleans area, virtual anywhere.

## Writing

- [End of 2024 Best AI Models](https://knudberthelsen.com/end-of-2024-best-ai-models/) — Comparison of leading AI models as of late 2024.
- [Working with AI](https://knudberthelsen.com/working-with-ai/) — How to work effectively with AI tools.
- [What Can You Actually Use AI For?](https://knudberthelsen.com/what-can-you-actually-use-ai-for/) — Practical AI use cases for professionals.

## AI Resources

Knud Berthelsen maintains an [AI Resources](https://knudberthelsen.com/ai-resources/) page with AI model comparisons, tool recommendations, and an AI data center map.

## Contact

- Website: https://knudberthelsen.com
- AI Consulting: https://knudberthelsen.com/ai-consulting-services/
- Speaking: https://knudberthelsen.com/new-orleans-ai-speaker/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/knudberthelsen/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/knudism
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@knudberthelsen
- Connect + Trade (consulting practice): https://connectandtrade.com
- Mannevit (AI strategy & training): https://mannevit.ai