Unlock Business Potential with AI-Driven Strategy.
We are a Santa Monica-based consultancy helping innovative brands navigate the complexities of digital transformation and achieve sustainable growth through the power of AI.
Explore Our ServicesTRUSTED BY FORWARD-THINKING BRANDS
Our Leadership
We are a team of strategists, engineers, and innovators passionate about bridging the gap between AI potential and business reality.
.png)
Sakuya Yamakawa
CEO & Founder
After recognizing the gap between academic AI research and real-world business applications at UC Berkeley, Sakuya founded Catalyst AI to create tangible impact.
Dr. Kenji Tanaka
Chief Technology Officer
A former Senior AI Scientist at Google, Kenji holds a Ph.D. in Machine Learning from Stanford University and is the architect of our proprietary AI models.
Isabella Rossi
Head of Strategy
With an MBA from The Wharton School, Isabella was a strategy consultant at BCG, leading digital transformation projects for Fortune 500 companies.
Our DNA
More than a consultancy, we are your growth partner. Our philosophy is built on a foundation of deep collaboration, relentless innovation, and an unwavering commitment to our clients' long-term success.
We're Built on Partnership
We embed ourselves within your team to understand your world. This allows us to craft tailored, data-driven strategies that are not just theoretically sound, but practically executable and designed to scale.
Innovation is Our Engine
The world of AI is constantly evolving, and so are we. We are committed to continuous research and development, ensuring our clients always have access to the most advanced, effective solutions available.
Our Services
We provide a suite of consulting services designed to integrate artificial intelligence into the core of your business strategy.
Management Consulting
We partner with leaders to craft future-proof strategies, optimize operations, and drive organizational change.
Digital Marketing Strategy
We use data and AI to understand customer behavior, personalize engagement, and maximize your marketing ROI.
AI Integration & Automation
We transform your core business processes with intelligent automation by leveraging LLMs and custom ML solutions.
News & Insights
Our perspectives on the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence in business.
October 16, 2025
Catalyst AI Secures $5M in Seed Funding to Revolutionize Business Strategy.
August 08, 2025
New White Paper Published: Our team releases an in-depth analysis on the ROI of Generative AI in the e-commerce sector.
May 05, 2025
Case Study: Our partnership with a D2C fashion brand resulted in a 300% uplift in customer engagement.
Join Our Mission
We are always looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our growing team in Santa Monica. If you are driven to solve complex problems and shape the future of business with AI, we want to hear from you.
AI Strategy Consultant
Salary Range: $120,000 – $160,000 USD
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead client workshops to define business challenges and AI opportunities.
- Develop data-driven strategic roadmaps and business cases.
- Collaborate with our data science team to translate strategy into technical solutions.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years in management consulting or a related field.
- Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and their business applications.
Data Scientist, Machine Learning
Salary Range: $110,000 – $150,000 USD
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and deploy machine learning models to solve client problems.
- Analyze large, complex datasets to extract actionable insights.
- Work with Python, SQL, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) to build data pipelines.
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in a data science or ML engineering role.
- Proficiency in Python (Pandas, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow/PyTorch).
What We Offer
- Full medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan with company matching.
- Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Annual budget for professional development.
- A collaborative work environment in the heart of Santa Monica.
Let's Build the Future, Together.
We're always excited to discuss new challenges. Reach out and let us know how we can help.
Contact Information
Address:
123 Santa Monica Blvd,
Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
Email:
contact@catalystai.consulting
Hours:
Mon - Fri, 9am - 6pm (PST)