What Andie & Al does

Andie & Al is a Chicago-based, privately-held gender bias consulting and speaking practice founded in 2016 by spouses Andie Kramer and Al Harris, both gender bias experts with 30+ years of combined experience. The firm delivers keynote presentations, workshops, and a proprietary four-prong organizational program called PATH to enterprises seeking to address systemic gender inequality in the workplace. Its clientele includes marquee logos such as Goldman Sachs, NASA, Intel, Deloitte, Northwestern University, Catalyst, Rockwell Automation, Berkeley Research Group, YWCA, Stout Risius Ross, and Thinx. The company monetizes through three primary revenue streams: (1) quote-based professional speaking fees for in-person and virtual keynotes and workshops, (2) royalties from three award-winning books published by Nicholas Brealey (Beyond Bias 2023, Breaking Through Bias Second Edition 2020, It's Not You It's the Workplace 2019), and (3) bulk book orders and structured mentorship resources for organizations and individuals. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; speaking engagements are bookable via direct inquiry through the website.

The product portfolio comprises five keynote topics spanning gender bias communication techniques, women-to-women workplace conflict, allyship, and organizational authenticity-inclusion dynamics, anchored by the trademarked PATH framework with associated downloadable discussion guides and implementation plans. The firm operates no technology platform, software product, SaaS offering, mobile app, or API. All offerings are service-and-content-based, delivered personally by the co-founders either jointly or individually. Distribution occurs through the company's website contact form, retail book channels (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, IndieBound), and direct bulk sales to organizations.

The business is wholly founder-anchored with no external institutional funding, no disclosed M&A activity, and no ownership changes. Co-founders retain parallel professional practices outside the firm (ASKramer Law for Andie Kramer; prior managing partnership at Ungaretti & Harris for Al Harris), limiting dedicated operational capacity to a 1-10 employee footprint. Marketing relies on thought leadership content (blog, email newsletter), books, and an unusually strong media footprint including HBR and Forbes contributor bylines plus coverage in NYT, WSJ, NBC, Fast Company, HuffPost, and Chicago Tribune. The firm holds three registered trademarks (PATH, BEYOND BIAS, pathbeyondbias.com) protecting its primary intellectual property.

Name

Andie & Al

Legal name

Andie & Al

Website

https://andieandal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Andie & Al is a Chicago-based, privately-held gender bias consulting and speaking practice founded in 2016 by Andie Kramer and Al Harris, delivering keynotes, workshops, the trademarked PATH framework, and three award-winning books to enterprises and event organizers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workplace Gender Equality Consulting & Speaking

NAICS

Human Resources Consulting Services (541612)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Labor Relations & Employment Practice Advisory (BPAHAGAK)

Keywords

• Gender bias consulting
• Keynote speaking services
• Workplace DEI training
• Executive workshop facilitation
• Diversity advisory services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Speaking Fees: Revenue from keynote presentations and workshop facilitation at corporate events, conferences, and organizational training sessions. Available in-person or virtually, together or separately.
2. Book Sales: Sales of three published books: Beyond Bias (2023), Breaking Through Bias Second Edition (2020), and It's Not You, It's the Workplace (2019). Books available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, IndieBound, and bulk orders.
3. Mentorship Program: Structured mentorship program with tip sheets, agreements, and questionnaires for mentors and mentees focused on career advancement and navigating gender bias.
4. Bulk Book Sales: Organizations can order books in bulk for distribution at events, workshops, or organizational training programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Andie & Al is a gender bias consulting and speaking practice that delivers keynote presentations, customized workshops, and the proprietary PATH organizational program to help companies identify and eliminate systemic gender bias in workplace systems, processes, and practices. The firm also publishes award-winning books (Beyond Bias, Breaking Through Bias, It's Not You It's the Workplace) and offers downloadable resources such as discussion guides, tip sheets, mentorship materials, and a content blog for individual professionals.

Product overview

Andie & Al offers a portfolio of speaking services, books, and organizational programs focused on addressing workplace gender bias. Their core offerings include five keynote presentations (BEYOND BIAS, Breaking Through Bias, It's Not You It's the Workplace, How to Be an Effective Ally, and Authenticity and Inclusion), three award-winning books (Beyond Bias: The PATH to End Gender Inequality at Work, Breaking Through Bias Second Edition, and It's Not You It's the Workplace), the PATH organizational program for systemic change, plus free resources including discussion guides, tip sheets, mentorship resources, and a blog. The speaking services and books are available to organizations, while the PATH program provides a structured four-prong framework for organizations to implement systematic gender equality measures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PATH (Program for Achieving True Gender Equality): A four-prong program for attacking structural gender discrimination in organizations: Prioritize elimination of exclusionary behavior, Adopt bias-free decision-making methods, Treat inequality in the home as a workplace problem, and Halt unequal performance evaluations and leadership development.

Products and services

• BEYOND BIAS Keynote Keynote presentation addressing how organizational gender inequality is caused by discriminatory policies, procedures, and practices rather than individual bias, and introducing the PATH program to organizations.
• Breaking Through Bias Keynote Keynote providing practical communication techniques to help women avoid or overcome discriminatory gender stereotypes and achieve career success.
• It's Not You, It's the Workplace Keynote Keynote exploring why women-to-women conflict exists in workplaces and how to build supportive relationships among women that foster career success.
• How to Be an Effective Ally Keynote Keynote describing who should be an ally, why the role is important, and three specific ways an ally can make a significant difference in the work lives of marginalized colleagues.
• Authenticity and Inclusion Keynote Keynote on how organizations can achieve the true value of diversity by enabling employees to bring authentic selves to work while learning impression management techniques.
• Beyond Bias: The PATH to End Gender Inequality at Work (Book) Award-winning book presenting the four-prong PATH program for organizations to systematically remove gender inequality from workplace systems, processes, and practices.
• Breaking Through Bias: Communication Techniques for Women to Succeed at Work (Second Edition Book) Award-winning book offering practical communication techniques for women to avoid or overcome discriminatory gender biases in the workplace.
• It's Not You, It's the Workplace (Book) Award-winning book debunking myths about women-to-women workplace conflict and providing practical advice on building supportive networks among women.
• PATH Program A four-prong organizational program addressing systemic gender discrimination: Prioritize elimination of exclusionary behavior, Adopt bias-free decision-making, Treat inequality in the home as a workplace problem, and Halt unequal performance evaluations.
• Individual Resources (Discussion Guides & Tip Sheets) Free downloadable discussion guides for books, tip sheets on workplace topics (gaslighting, mentors, asking for a raise, saying no, preventing interruptions), and recommended videos on gender bias.
• PATH Resources - Discussion Guides & Implementation Plans Downloadable discussion guides and implementation plan summaries for the PATH program covering each prong (exclusionary behavior, bias-free decision-making, performance evaluations).
• Mentorship Program Resources Structured mentorship resources including tip sheets for mentors and mentees, self-evaluation guidance, mentorship program agreements, and mentor/mentee questionnaires for organizations and individuals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Organizations implementing PATH can systematically remove gender inequality from workplace systems
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Catalyst: Global nonprofit focused on advancing women in the workplace through research, advisory, and events. Directly comparable to Andie & Al as both sell gender-equality advisory and speaking engagements to enterprise HR/DEI buyers; Catalyst is an existing Andie & Al client, indicating overlapping buyer overlap and methodology alignment.
• Cook Ross: Boutique DEI consulting firm offering training, coaching, and organizational change programs to enterprise clients. Closely comparable to Andie & Al in delivery model (workshops + keynotes + structured methodologies) and customer focus (HR/DEI leaders at large organizations).
• The Winters Group: DEI consultancy specializing in inclusion strategy, training, and leadership development. Comparable to Andie & Al as a similarly sized expert-led practice selling systematic, framework-driven DEI engagements to corporate and nonprofit clients.
• LifeLabs Learning: Global learning and development company offering workshops and keynotes on DEI, productivity, and leadership. Direct peer to Andie & Al on the workshop and keynote side, with overlapping enterprise buyer base and similar trainer-led delivery model.
• Lean In Foundation: Nonprofit organization founded by Sheryl Sandberg to advance women through education, community circles, and corporate programming. Comparable to Andie & Al in mission, content-driven approach, and enterprise engagement on gender equality, though larger in scale.
• The Kaleidoscope Group: DEI consulting firm offering training, coaching, and organizational assessments. Closely comparable to Andie & Al as a similarly structured boutique practice that delivers systematic DEI programs to enterprise and government clients.

Emerging players

• Paradigm: DEI strategy and training provider focused on gender parity and workplace inclusion. Comparable to Andie & Al in mission and workshop-driven delivery, with similar focus on systemic change rather than individual bias training.

Broad incumbents

• Korn Ferry: Global organizational consulting firm with a dedicated DEI practice offering assessments, leadership development, and inclusion advisory. A broader incumbent that sells overlapping gender and inclusion advisory to large enterprises, often competing with boutique DEI speakers for the same HR/DEI budget.
• Deloitte (Human Capital / Inclusion): Big Four professional services firm with a large Human Capital practice offering DEI strategy, training, and change management. Overlaps with Andie & Al in serving enterprise DEI mandates, though as part of a much broader portfolio rather than as a specialist.
• McKinsey & Company (Diversity & Inclusion): Global management consulting firm with a dedicated Diversity & Inclusion practice offering research, organizational diagnosis, and DEI program design. Comparable to Andie & Al at the buyer level (large enterprise HR/DEI leaders) but a much larger incumbent that competes for systemic DEI engagements.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/andieandal

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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