AI Governance for the Companies That Actually Need It

AI Governance for the Companies That Actually Need It

Enterprise-quality AI risk assessment, governance frameworks, and regulatory compliance built for mid-market organisations navigating the EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, and beyond.

Enterprise-quality AI risk assessment, governance frameworks, and regulatory compliance built for mid-market organisations navigating the EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, and beyond.

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Your AI systems are moving fast. Your governance doesn't have to fall behind.

Regulatory obligations are multiplying. AI systems are being deployed faster than governance can keep up. VeridianTech Co. brings Big 4 rigour to organisations that can't afford Big 4 fees — translating complex frameworks into practical, actionable governance.

Big 4 expertise, accessible pricing

Senior-level AI governance advisory previously available only to enterprise clients — now built for mid-market reality.

Big 4 expertise, accessible pricing

Senior-level AI governance advisory previously available only to enterprise clients — now built for mid-market reality.

Big 4 expertise, accessible pricing

Senior-level AI governance advisory previously available only to enterprise clients — now built for mid-market reality.

Regulation-ready from day one

Deep expertise in EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, and ISO 42001 means assessments that hold up to regulatory scrutiny.

Regulation-ready from day one

Deep expertise in EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, and ISO 42001 means assessments that hold up to regulatory scrutiny.

Regulation-ready from day one

Deep expertise in EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, and ISO 42001 means assessments that hold up to regulatory scrutiny.

AI-powered delivery

Proprietary agentic AI tools accelerate assessment and monitoring, passing efficiency savings to clients without compromising quality.

AI-powered delivery

Proprietary agentic AI tools accelerate assessment and monitoring, passing efficiency savings to clients without compromising quality.

AI-powered delivery

Proprietary agentic AI tools accelerate assessment and monitoring, passing efficiency savings to clients without compromising quality.

Three continents of experience

12+ years across PwC, EY, and KPMG in the UK, East Africa, and the US — global standards, local context.

Three continents of experience

12+ years across PwC, EY, and KPMG in the UK, East Africa, and the US — global standards, local context.

Three continents of experience

12+ years across PwC, EY, and KPMG in the UK, East Africa, and the US — global standards, local context.

ABOUT VERIDIANTECH CO.

Founded on three continents of Big 4 experience. Built for the organisations that need it most.

VeridianTech Co. is a boutique AI governance and technology risk advisory firm. After 12+ years leading complex IT risk and audit engagements at PwC, EY, and KPMG across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, Founder Sonia Kentaro built VeridianTech to give mid-market organisations access to the same rigour — without the Big 4 price tag.

Regulatory expertise

Deep working knowledge of EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, and ISO 42001 — applied practically, not theoretically.

AI-powered tools

Proprietary assessment and monitoring tools that accelerate delivery and pass efficiency savings directly to clients.

Human oversight always

Every assessment is reviewed and refined by Sonia — no automated output reaches a client without expert judgment applied.

SECTOR EXPERIENCE

12+

Years of Big 4 consulting experience

3

Continents — UK, East Africa, and the US

12+

Years of Big 4 consulting experience

3

Continents — UK, East Africa, and the US

12+

Years of Big 4 consulting experience

3

Continents — UK, East Africa, and the US

Our Services

Five services. One firm. Complete AI governance coverage.

Industries We Serve

AI governance expertise across the industries where risk matters most

Financial Services

Healthcare

Technology & AI

Professional Services

Energy & Utilities

Telecommunications

Insurance

Public Sector

Education

Retail & E-commerce

Legal & Compliance

Manufacturing

HOW WE WORK

From first conversation to ongoing compliance — four steps

Step

1

Discovery call

A free 30-minute conversation to understand your AI landscape, regulatory context, and governance priorities. No obligation, no jargon.

Step

3

Assessment and delivery

We conduct the engagement using our AI-powered tools combined with expert human review, delivering clear, actionable outputs your team can use immediately.

Step

2

Scoping and proposal

We prepare a tailored proposal outlining scope, methodology, timeline, and investment — built around your specific systems and obligations.

Step

4

Ongoing partnership

Many clients continue with quarterly governance reviews to maintain compliance posture as their AI systems evolve and regulations change — particularly as EU AI Act obligations phase in through 2026 and 2027.

by the numbers

The credentials and experience behind every engagement

Experience

12

+

Years in Big 4 consulting

PwC · EY · KPMG

3 continents

Experience

12

+

Years in Big 4 consulting

PwC · EY · KPMG

3 continents

Experience

12

+

Years in Big 4 consulting

PwC · EY · KPMG

3 continents

Credentials

7

+

Professional certifications

CISA · ACCA · ISO 42001

EU AI Act · NIST · COBIT

Credentials

7

+

Professional certifications

CISA · ACCA · ISO 42001

EU AI Act · NIST · COBIT

Credentials

7

+

Professional certifications

CISA · ACCA · ISO 42001

EU AI Act · NIST · COBIT

Regulatory Focus

3

AI governance frameworks

EU AI Act · NIST AI RMF

ISO 42001

Regulatory Focus

3

AI governance frameworks

EU AI Act · NIST AI RMF

ISO 42001

Regulatory Focus

3

AI governance frameworks

EU AI Act · NIST AI RMF

ISO 42001

The difference we make

Enterprise-quality governance. Without the enterprise price tag.

Two ways to approach AI governance. One leaves you exposed when regulators come knocking. The other means you're already prepared.

Two ways to approach AI governance. One leaves you exposed when regulators come knocking. The other means you're already prepared.

Without us

With us

Regulatory readiness

Unknown exposure, discovered too late

Mapped, classified, and documented upfront

Regulatory readiness

Unknown exposure, discovered too late

Mapped, classified, and documented upfront

EU AI Act compliance

Guessing which systems are in scope

Classified against Annex III with conformity roadmap

EU AI Act compliance

Guessing which systems are in scope

Classified against Annex III with conformity roadmap

Governance framework

No policy, no accountability, no audit trail

Custom framework with roles, controls, and escalation

Governance framework

No policy, no accountability, no audit trail

Custom framework with roles, controls, and escalation

Board and investor confidence

Can't demonstrate responsible AI to stakeholders

Board-ready documentation and executive summaries

Board and investor confidence

Can't demonstrate responsible AI to stakeholders

Board-ready documentation and executive summaries

Cost of compliance

Big 4 fees: $50K–$200K+ per engagement

Mid-market pricing with Big 4 methodology

Cost of compliance

Big 4 fees: $50K–$200K+ per engagement

Mid-market pricing with Big 4 methodology

Ongoing oversight

One-off assessment, then governance decays

Quarterly re-assessment and expert review keeps governance current as systems and regulations evolve

Ongoing oversight

One-off assessment, then governance decays

Quarterly re-assessment and expert review keeps governance current as systems and regulations evolve

Staff AI capability

Employees using AI without policy or training

Custom AI literacy programmes for every level

Staff AI capability

Employees using AI without policy or training

Custom AI literacy programmes for every level

Testimonials

What our clients and colleagues say

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Kevin Williams

Founder, AscendAI | Coach | Speaker

"...She didn't just map regulations — she showed us how to turn governance into competitive advantage...."

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"I had the privilege of working with Sonia Kentaro as team lead on a complex strategic consulting engagement for Ascend AI Labs through Thunderbird's Global Consulting Lab program. Simply put, Sonia is the kind of leader who makes everyone around her better — and her expertise in technology risk and compliance made her invaluable to our AI governance work. As a seasoned consultant with deep grounding in risk and compliance frameworks, Sonia brought a level of professionalism and strategic discipline that you rarely see in academic settings. She understood the nuances of our AI governance challenge immediately — the interplay between regulatory requirements, operational risk, and business enablement. Her ability to translate complex compliance concepts into actionable business strategy was exceptional. What impressed me most was how Sonia synthesized overlapping workstreams — regulatory analysis, risk frameworks, product strategy, market positioning — into coherent strategic recommendations that balanced compliance rigour with business practicality. She didn't just map regulations; she showed us how to turn governance into competitive advantage. Any organisation building technology risk and compliance capabilities would be fortunate to have Sonia. She combines technical expertise with strategic leadership and delivers exceptional results while building genuine relationships."

Kevin Williams

Founder, AscendAI | Coach | Speaker

A man standing in front of a window smiling

Kevin Williams

Founder, AscendAI | Coach | Speaker

"...She didn't just map regulations — she showed us how to turn governance into competitive advantage...."

A man standing in front of a window smiling

"I had the privilege of working with Sonia Kentaro as team lead on a complex strategic consulting engagement for Ascend AI Labs through Thunderbird's Global Consulting Lab program. Simply put, Sonia is the kind of leader who makes everyone around her better — and her expertise in technology risk and compliance made her invaluable to our AI governance work. As a seasoned consultant with deep grounding in risk and compliance frameworks, Sonia brought a level of professionalism and strategic discipline that you rarely see in academic settings. She understood the nuances of our AI governance challenge immediately — the interplay between regulatory requirements, operational risk, and business enablement. Her ability to translate complex compliance concepts into actionable business strategy was exceptional. What impressed me most was how Sonia synthesized overlapping workstreams — regulatory analysis, risk frameworks, product strategy, market positioning — into coherent strategic recommendations that balanced compliance rigour with business practicality. She didn't just map regulations; she showed us how to turn governance into competitive advantage. Any organisation building technology risk and compliance capabilities would be fortunate to have Sonia. She combines technical expertise with strategic leadership and delivers exceptional results while building genuine relationships."

Kevin Williams

Founder, AscendAI | Coach | Speaker

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AI governance

Your obligations depend on the risk classification of your AI systems — which varies by purpose, affected population, and level of automation. We assess exactly where you stand and what you need to do about it.

Answer

What does the EU AI Act require my organisation to do?

Question

High-risk systems include those used in hiring, credit scoring, healthcare, education, and critical infrastructure. Our free AI Risk Assessment classifies each of your systems and tells you exactly which obligations apply.

Answer

How do I know if my AI systems are "high risk" under the EU AI Act?

Question

If your AI systems affect people in the EU — as customers, users, or subjects of decisions — the EU AI Act applies regardless of where you are incorporated. Geography of deployment, not geography of registration, determines scope.

Answer

Do I need to comply with the EU AI Act if I'm a US company?

Question

The free risk dashboard is generated immediately after you complete the intake questionnaire — typically 20–30 minutes. The full expert-reviewed report is delivered within 5–10 business days.

Answer

How long does an AI Risk Assessment take?

Question

The EU AI Act is a legal obligation with enforceable penalties. NIST AI RMF and ISO 42001 are voluntary frameworks that demonstrate responsible governance to regulators, customers, and investors. We assess against all three and tell you which ones apply to your situation.

Answer

What is the difference between the EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, and ISO 42001?

Question

Yes — we work remotely with organisations across the US and internationally. AI governance obligations do not respect state lines.

Answer

Do you work with companies outside Arizona?

Question

Your obligations depend on the risk classification of your AI systems — which varies by purpose, affected population, and level of automation. We assess exactly where you stand and what you need to do about it.

Answer

What does the EU AI Act require my organisation to do?

Question

High-risk systems include those used in hiring, credit scoring, healthcare, education, and critical infrastructure. Our free AI Risk Assessment classifies each of your systems and tells you exactly which obligations apply.

Answer

How do I know if my AI systems are "high risk" under the EU AI Act?

Question

If your AI systems affect people in the EU — as customers, users, or subjects of decisions — the EU AI Act applies regardless of where you are incorporated. Geography of deployment, not geography of registration, determines scope.

Answer

Do I need to comply with the EU AI Act if I'm a US company?

Question

The free risk dashboard is generated immediately after you complete the intake questionnaire — typically 20–30 minutes. The full expert-reviewed report is delivered within 5–10 business days.

Answer

How long does an AI Risk Assessment take?

Question

The EU AI Act is a legal obligation with enforceable penalties. NIST AI RMF and ISO 42001 are voluntary frameworks that demonstrate responsible governance to regulators, customers, and investors. We assess against all three and tell you which ones apply to your situation.

Answer

What is the difference between the EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, and ISO 42001?

Question

Yes — we work remotely with organisations across the US and internationally. AI governance obligations do not respect state lines.

Answer

Do you work with companies outside Arizona?

Question

Insights & Analysis

AI governance intelligence for compliance professionals

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