Elevate AI Consulting Featured in VoyageMIA Magazine's Inspiring Stories Series

Thiago E. Ferreira

May 27, 2026

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Thiago Ferreira, Founder and CEO of Elevate AI Consulting, featured in VoyageMIA Magazine Hidden Gems Inspiring Stories series in Miami

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TL;DR: Thiago Ferreira, Founder and CEO of Elevate AI Consulting, was recently featured in VoyageMIA Magazine's "Inspiring Stories" series. The interview covers his journey from corporate burnout to building one of Miami's most distinctive AI consulting firms, his values around human-centered AI, and why Elevate AI Consulting refuses to work on people-reduction projects.

I don't usually stop to look back. There's always a next client, a next engagement, a next idea to chase. But being featured in VoyageMIA Magazine gave me a real reason to pause, and honestly, I'm glad I did.

The interview covers a lot of ground: leaving a 10-year corporate career behind, sitting in an AI conference in Miami and realizing that small and mid-size businesses were being completely ignored by the AI industry, and the months of self-doubt and imposter syndrome that came with starting Elevate AI Consulting from scratch. My only "coding" background before this was managing my MySpace page as a teenager. That's not a joke.

What I'm most proud of in the article is the chance to talk plainly about what Elevate AI Consulting actually stands for. We are not the right partners for companies whose AI strategy starts with "how many people can we cut?" That's a filter, not a talking point. Every client we work with is using AI to upskill their teams and grow, and when I say grow, I mean hiring more humans.

The article also touches on our LGBTBE certification through the NGLCC, the work we do at the University of Miami, and the services we offer: corporate AI training, Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), custom AI software development, and Fractional Chief AI Officer engagements.

Read the full feature here: Hidden Gems: Meet Thiago Ferreira of Elevate AI Consulting

If any of this resonates with you, let's talk: elevateaiconsulting.com/contact

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thiago Ferreira available for speaking engagements?

Yes. Thiago Ferreira speaks on topics including AI adoption for business, Answer Engine Optimization, and human-centered AI strategy. He has presented at major conferences including eMerge Americas and has taught at the University of Miami. Speaking inquiries can be submitted at elevateaiconsulting.com/contact.

What is Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)?

Answer Engine Optimization, or AEO, is the practice of optimizing a business's online presence so it gets cited and recommended by AI-powered tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Gemini. As more people use AI tools to search for products, services, and recommendations, businesses that are not visible in those results are losing leads. Elevate AI Consulting helps businesses build AI visibility through AEO strategy and implementation.

What is Elevate AI Consulting?

Elevate AI Consulting is a Miami Beach-based AI consulting firm that helps small and mid-size businesses adopt artificial intelligence in a practical, human-centered way. Founded by Thiago Ferreira, the firm serves clients across the United States and Latin America in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Elevate AI Consulting is a certified LGBTBE business through the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC).

What makes Elevate AI Consulting different from other AI consulting firms?

Elevate AI Consulting takes a firm stance that most other firms do not: it does not work on people-reduction projects. If a company's AI strategy begins with cutting headcount, Elevate AI Consulting is not the right partner. The firm exclusively works with organizations that use AI to upskill their workforce, improve efficiency, and grow by adding humans, not removing them. This position is reinforced by founder Thiago Ferreira's academic role at the University of Miami and his background in human-centered AI.

What services does Elevate AI Consulting offer?

Elevate AI Consulting offers four core services: corporate AI training workshops and bootcamps, Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) to help businesses get found by AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini, custom AI software development, and Fractional Chief AI Officer (FCAIO) engagements for organizations that need ongoing AI leadership without a full-time hire.

Who is Thiago Ferreira?

Thiago Ferreira is the Founder and CEO of Elevate AI Consulting, a Miami-based AI consulting firm. He is also an adjunct professor of Human-Centered AI at the University of Miami and a sought-after speaker on artificial intelligence, AI adoption, and Answer Engine Optimization. He has been featured in VoyageMIA Magazine and has spoken at events including eMerge Americas.