What K. Allen Consulting does

K. Allen Consulting™ is a private management consulting firm founded in 2017 by Krystal Hardy Allen and headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm provides customized professional learning experiences (workshops, retreats, trainings), strategic planning and advising, special project management, and keynote/public speaking engagements. Its stated client base spans education entities, nonprofits, government agencies, small businesses, and major corporations across 30+ U.S. states, over 8 countries, and 10+ industries, with named clients including Amazon, NFL, Google, Apple, KIPP New Orleans Schools, Spiegelworld, Batture Engineering, the New Orleans Mayor's Office of Cultural Economy, and the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children.

The firm does not operate a proprietary technology platform; its value proposition rests on the founder's background as a former K-12 teacher, assistant principal, and principal, supplemented by authored intellectual property including the national bestselling book 'What Goes Unspoken: How School Leaders Address DEI Beyond Race.' Services are delivered via direct, consultative sales with a free initial consultation intake, leading to custom proposals and either in-person or virtual engagement. Pricing uses set retail rates adapted to client budgets under an equity-centered model, with multi-year contracts observed.

Revenue is described by the company as 'multi 7 figure,' though no specific figure is publicly disclosed. The firm is founder-owned with no institutional investors, holds MBE, SBLIX, SLDBE+, and WBEC certifications, and employs between 11 and 50 people. Distribution relies on thought leadership, earned media (TIME, Essence, EBONY, MSNBC, Black Enterprise, Los Angeles Tribune), author platform, keynote speaking, social media, and referrals. Philanthropic activity includes over $1M in community giving and free coaching to 250+ small business owners.

Name

K. Allen Consulting

Legal name

K. Allen Consulting™

Website

https://kallenconsulting.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

K. Allen Consulting is a founder-led, New Orleans-based management consulting firm delivering customized workshops, strategic planning, project management, and keynote services to corporations, education entities, nonprofits, government agencies, and small businesses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

New Orleans

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services: Consulting fees generated from customized workshops, trainings, strategic advising, project management, and keynote/public speaking engagements. Services are priced with set retail rates but also adapted to meet client budgets, reflecting equity-centered pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

K. Allen Consulting is a national management consulting firm that delivers customized professional learning experiences (workshops, trainings, retreats, keynotes), strategic advising and planning services, and special project management support to education entities, nonprofits, government agencies, small businesses, and major corporations. Services are designed to strengthen organizational capacity, advance equity-centered practices, and build sustainable organizational health for leaders and institutions across 30+ U.S. states and 8+ countries.

Product overview

K. Allen Consulting is a national management consulting firm offering a comprehensive suite of professional services. The core offerings include Customized Workshops & Trainings, Strategic Advising & Planning Services, Management of Special Projects, Keynote/Public Speaking, and Curated Special Events. These services are designed to strengthen organizational capacity, advance equity and inclusion practices, and build sustainable organizational health. The firm also publishes the book 'What Goes Unspoken' by founder Krystal Hardy Allen, which provides practical frameworks for leaders addressing DEI beyond race.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Customized Workshops & Trainings Tailored professional learning experiences including workshops, trainings, and retreats designed to meet the unique needs of each client organization, focused on capacity building, DEI, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness. Delivered for education entities, nonprofits, government agencies, small businesses, and major corporations.
• Strategic Advising & Planning Services Strategic planning services that help organizations drive improvements, transform culture, and build sustainable infrastructure aligned with their mission and goals. Includes organizational audits, roadmap development, and advising for leadership teams.
• Management of Special Projects Project management support for special initiatives, helping organizations manage complex projects from planning through execution and evaluation across industries including environmental infrastructure, entertainment, and government.
• Keynote/Public Speaking Public speaking engagements and keynote presentations by founder Krystal Hardy Allen on topics including organizational leadership, equity, DEI, and capacity building, delivered at conferences, corporate events, and academic institutions.
• Curated Special Events Specially designed events including retreats and team-building activities for leadership teams that foster collaboration, engagement, and organizational growth, delivered virtually or in person.
• What Goes Unspoken (Book) National bestselling book by Krystal Hardy Allen that serves as a bridge between theory and action within equity discourse, offering practical strategies for educators, leaders, and stakeholders to foster meaningful and sustainable change in schools and communities. Distributed through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, and Walmart.

Quantifiable outcome

• Expanded reach to over 8 countries, 30+ U.S. states, and 10+ industries
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ben Franklin High SchoolminorOthers · 1 January 2024Krystal Hardy Allen serves on the Board of Directors for Ben Franklin High School, Louisiana's #1 ranked high school in New Orleans, LA. This board position supports the community engagement and educational mission alignment of K. Allen Consulting.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The Bowman Group: A Black-owned management and DEI consulting firm offering strategic planning, leadership coaching, and organizational effectiveness services. Comparable in mission orientation, boutique scale, and enterprise client mix.
• The Winters Group: A boutique DEI and organizational development consulting firm serving corporate, nonprofit, and government clients with customized training, strategy, and leadership development. Closely comparable to K. Allen Consulting in target customers, delivery model, and boutique scale.
• A.H. Alphonse Consulting: A minority-owned management and DEI consulting firm offering leadership development, strategic planning, and organizational effectiveness services. Comparable in mission orientation, boutique scale, and corporate/nonprofit client base.
• New Synergies Consulting: A boutique DEI, strategy, and organizational development consulting firm serving corporate, nonprofit, and government clients. Closely comparable in size, service mix, and equity-centered positioning.
• Cook Ross: A management consulting firm specializing in DEI, organizational culture, and leadership development. Directly comparable to K. Allen Consulting in DEI workshop/training offerings, custom advisory, and enterprise/government client base.

Emerging players

• The Diversity Movement: A DEI training and consulting firm offering workshops, e-learning, and strategic advisory. Comparable in DEI workshop offerings and target customers, with a more productized digital delivery model.
• NeuroLeadership Institute (NLI): A research-driven consulting firm that turns neuroscience research into leadership, culture, and DEI training programs. Comparable in the human-expertise-led training model and corporate client base, with a more productized curriculum.

Broad incumbents

• Deloitte Consulting: Global management consulting powerhouse offering organizational transformation, DEI, and leadership services. Comparable in service categories and enterprise client base, but at vastly greater scale and breadth than K. Allen Consulting.
• Verity (Heidrick & Struggles): The DEI and leadership consulting arm of executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles. Comparable in DEI/leadership advisory and enterprise client base, but operates as a division of a much larger global firm.
• McKinsey & Company: Global management consulting firm with a dedicated Organization Practice that overlaps with K. Allen Consulting's strategic planning, leadership development, and culture transformation work for enterprise clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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