humAnIze: where HUMAN insight drives AI innovation

At humAnIze, we empower organizations to thrive amid the complexities of the intelligence era. We partner with forward-thinking leaders to transform digital ambitions into reality—building responsive and resilient organizations that learn fast and adapt swiftly. Don't just keep up, rather set the pace in a constantly evolving landscape through tech-forward strategies and deep behavioral insight.

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The Intelligent Transformation Framework℠

Our Intelligent Transformation Framework℠ enables organizations to navigate complexity by aligning strategic priorities with adaptive capabilities. Learn how this framework can anchor your change efforts and guide enterprise transformation.

Intelligent Transformation Framework
Outcomes & Strategic Goals

Are your AI initiatives driving strategic outcomes, or just generating interesting use cases?

Operating Model

As AI enables faster delivery & constant iteration, how are you adapting your planning, funding, and governance to keep up?

Work System Design

How are you reconfiguring teams and workflows to match the new patterns of work AI creates?

Tools

Do you have the organizational knowledge to choose the right AI tools, and the practices in place to actually use them well?

Experience

How will working with AI change the day-to-day experience of your people & are you ready for what they’ll need to thrive in it?

Mindsets & Behaviors

What are you doing to help your workforce unlearn old habits and adopt the new behaviors AI-enabled work requires?

AI Readiness Assessment

Take our AI Readiness Assessment and discover how your organization stacks up across nine essential dimensions—from data quality and tech integration to strategy, governance, and ways of working.

about us

At humAnIze, we help organizations lead through complexity—not react to it. We specialize in driving enterprise transformation in the intelligence era, where change is constant, and speed, adaptability, and clarity are non-negotiable. We partner with executive teams to cut through noise, align around what matters, and deliver results—whether you're navigating digital disruption, evolving operating models, or scaling new ways of working. Our approach blends strategic foresight, behavioral insight, and operational rigor to build organizations that don’t just adapt—they lead. Transformation isn’t a one-time event. It’s a capability. We help you build it from the inside out—embedding systems, mindsets, and habits that sustain momentum long after the first milestone is hit. Let’s shape a future where responsive, resilient organizations set the pace in an intelligence-driven world.

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meet the founders

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Liliya Lund, Ph. D.

Liliya Lund is a seasoned leader in organizational agility and transformation, with a track record of helping companies navigate complex change. With experience spanning Fortune 500 companies and startups, she has led enterprise-wide agile transformations, developed strategic change initiatives, and coached executives and teams to improve ways of working. Her ability to translate high-level business goals into actionable, measurable outcomes has driven significant improvements in efficiency, collaboration, and customer satisfaction. Throughout her career, Liliya Lund has built and led agile teams, developed operating models that streamline decision-making, and designed training programs to cultivate agile mindsets across organizations. She has advised leaders at companies like VMware, Cisco, and Salesforce, guiding them through large-scale transformations that increased speed to market, reduced operational friction, and enhanced employee engagement. A recognized thought leader, she has shared her insights through speaking engagements, publications, and media features, helping others harness agility to drive real business impact.

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Julie Pierce, MS, MBA

Spending time with Julie Pierce is like stepping into clarity amid complexity. A transformational leader and executive coach, Julie brings over two decades of experience in technology, business agility, and leadership development. She has led large-scale agile transformations, cloud deployments, and strategic initiatives at companies like Cisco and VMware—driving measurable growth, operational efficiency, and cultural change. A certified executive coach with deep expertise in agile methodologies and business agility, Julie empowers leaders to embrace change, build high-performing teams, and drive meaningful impact. Whether coaching executives, facilitating leadership workshops, or guiding teams through transformation, Julie radiates a rare blend of calm, insight, and results-driven focus—helping people and organizations thrive in an ever-changing world.

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Sangeeta Sastry

Sangeeta is an accomplished Digital Transformation and Agility leader with over 25 years of experience guiding executives through complex, enterprise-wide change. She specializes in helping leadership teams design fit-for-purpose organizations that enhance performance, innovation, speed, and agility. Her expertise spans organizational design, leadership development, cultural change, and capability building—particularly in large, distributed organizations. She has led impactful transformations across industries, with clients including PayPal, eBay, Salesforce, Cisco, Thomson Reuters, Siemens, Walmart, and Gilead Sciences. A recognized thought leader in enterprise agility, Sangeeta has authored work for Forbes, been featured in Trusted Magazine, and presented at leading conferences such as the Business Agility Conference. She is a keynote speaker on topics like The Experience Mindset, Digital Dexterity, and The Modern Talent Journey. Sangeeta is an alumna of the UC Berkeley Executive Leadership Program and the IDEO Change Leadership Program, and a member of CHIEF, a network for executive women. She is currently pursuing a Ph. D. in Organizational Design and Human Potential and has spent the past decade mentoring global women leaders in STEM through the U.S. State Department’s TechWomen program.

meet soski

SoSki℠

SoSki℠ takes ChatGPT to the next level with proprietary fine-tuning and engineered customizations. SoSki℠ is your partner in mastering difficult interactions. It analyzes situations, offers strategies to respond with empathy, and provides tools like conversation ideas or email templates to help you follow up thoughtfully. With SoSki℠, you’ll gain the confidence to handle tough situations with ease.

For the Individual:

Advance your career, master empathy, and stand out with stellar soft skills—all through seamless, real-time guidance.

For Teams:

Take your team to the next level with the skills to collaborate effectively and deliver exceptional results in any situation.

For Startups:

Equip your startup with affordable AI-powered tools to enhance collaboration, foster culture, and fill HR gaps as you grow.

For Coaches & Consultants:

Boost your practice with an AI tool that enables clients to adapt, connect, and thrive in an AI-driven workplace.

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LOCATION

Headquarters: Austin, TX
Impact: Global