Kinetic Seas is an early-stage AI consulting, software, and training firm based in Illinois. The company assists businesses with AI adoption through strategic consulting, enterprise training, and proprietary software development. Kinetic Seas prioritizes the use of locally deployed large language models (LLMs) on a client's own infrastructure, instead of cloud-hosted APIs, to address concerns regarding data privacy and cost control. Its primary proprietary product, Skilliks, is an AI platform that helps organizations structure project requirements and manage software development workflows. The company generates revenue through consulting fees, software licensing, and revenue-sharing agreements. Kinetic Seas sometimes accepts equity-based compensation, receiving shares in clients instead of upfront cash. The business model uses a funnel approach where education and training programs, including an online community of over 10,000 members, serve as lead generation for larger consulting and licensing deals. Kinetic Seas operates with a lean structure, relying on independent contractors and having only two employees as of April 2024. The company focuses on practical, near-term AI integration for enterprise clients.