THE HUMAN SIDE OF AI leadership.

You know AI matters. You just need systems that actually work — without losing what makes your leadership human. I build those systems.

Katie Milton Jordan — AI Transformation Expert

THE GAP IS WIDENING

Leaders everywhere are watching peers pull ahead with AI while they're stuck in manual processes — not because they lack talent, but because they lack systems. Every month without a plan widens the gap.

400+ Professionals Trained
75 Days Saved Per Year (Avg)
4x IEDC Gold Award Recipient
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HOW IT works.

Three steps from overwhelmed to operational.

See It Live

Join my free weekly AI Action Class — Thursdays at 10 AM Central. Watch real workflows get built. Ask questions. Leave with something you can use that day.

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Book a call to find out what's enrolling next. Small-group training designed around your industry, your workflows, your goals.

Own Your Results

Walk away with AI-powered systems your team can operate, measure, and evolve — no ongoing vendor dependence required.

Lead the Conversation

Become the person your peers call when they want to understand how AI really works in practice.

Who's Behind This

FROM DEPUTY DIRECTOR to AI founder.

Katie Milton Jordan, MBA, ACC, CBI, CEPA is the Founder & CEO of SimpleEDO.ai — and a four-time IEDC Gold Award recipient who spent years inside economic development before she ever touched a prompt window. She runs four ventures with a team of two, using the same AI systems she teaches.

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ACC
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WHAT LEADERS say.

"I did a response to a $10 million RFP in about four hours instead of what would normally be days and days. I found out about it at 11 AM and the deadline was 5 PM."
Erica, EDO Consultant
"Katie walked us through how to build intentional AI workflows — not just prompts, not just tools — but systems that support how we actually think and work. This wasn't just a session — it was a mirror."
Lauren, Change Management Executive
"My peers contracted a company for $30,000 to automate company briefs. I built the workflows myself. What used to take 4–5 hours is now down to about 20 minutes."
Michelle, EDO Professional
"My knowledge level has gone exponential with what I'm learning. This has taught me about deep level thinking and prompting. I've been really incorporating a lot of different ideas and finalizing my story."
Larry, Entrepreneur
"I wonder if you realize the trail you're blazing. It's what you didn't know you didn't know that gets you. You're the lifeline to a career, not just a helping hand."
Michael, Business Development Manager
"There is so much value in this workshop! You nailed your goal of demonstrating how AI can be used to create personalized learning, and you did it with such clarity, openness, and transparency."
Anonymous, Workshop Attendee
"It has expanded my vision for how AI can be used in our office. We're working on components that will save our team about 75 full days of work every year and improve the consistency of our output."
Elan, Executive Director
"She took my friend who had NEVER used AI through your workflow, and she loved it! You took her from intimidated by AI to using it and being curious about more!"
Donna, Community Leader
"I left with a Zone of Genius statement I actually believe. A 14-day launch plan I've already started. And one post going live today that is the truest thing I've ever written publicly about my work."
Marta, Transformational Coach
"After a three-hour conversation with my husband, I officially retired today! It gave me deep insight on stuff I never would have figured out."
Anonymous, Repeat Student
"I told my boss it's like I'm so excited I want to throw up."
Erica, EDO Consultant
"Katie is a master at turning deep insight into clear action. I walked away with a professional Action Map and a clear structural spine for my next project."
Anonymous, Workshop Attendee
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