Kristina Martinelli founds AI consultancy coaigence after banking layoff

3 articles · Updated · startupfortune.com · May 10

Now 56, the former banking technology executive in Brookfield, Connecticut offers workshops, coaching and self-paced courses, including an eight-week beginner AI class priced at $140.
Drawing on more than 20 years across banking, insurance and defense, she uses tools including ChatGPT, Claude and Copilot, while warning clients against premature long-term AI subscriptions.
Her case highlights a growing path for displaced white-collar workers: turning domain expertise into AI advisory services, though success depends on governance, security and proving practical value beyond hype.

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