# CLB Consulting - Chris Lee Bergstrom

> "I build systems where art and technology work together"

## About
CLB Consulting is the strategic consulting practice of Chris Lee Bergstrom. With 20 years in live entertainment—from Grammy-nominated audio engineering to international tour management—Chris now helps venues and arts organizations operate smarter, safer, and more efficiently.

## Core Services

### 1. Operational Consulting
The whole venue, not just the stage. Booking, marketing, F&B, security, and safety—analyzed from load in to load out. Twenty years on stages, in production offices, and on tour buses identifying overtime leaks, vendor overcharges, scheduling collisions, and compliance gaps. Services include operational audits, strategic solutions, risk prevention, and measurable cost savings.

### 2. AI Education & Training
Chris operates in the top 3.7% of AI users worldwide. From ethics to implementation—practical training for teams ready to lead.

### 3. Guardian / Web Security
Bot protection, ticket scalping protection, security hardening, and accessibility for venue websites.

### 4. Executive Coaching
Strategic guidance for arts leaders navigating growth and change. Governance, leadership development, boards, budgets—and the chaos between vision and execution.

## Key Projects
- **EVE**: Entertainment Vision Engine - The AI-powered digital concierge running this website
- **Master Tour Venue**: Industry standard for touring logistics, Chris consults on venue-side evolution
- **R.Y.D.E.R.**: Trauma-aware mental health AI for creatives
- **EVA**: Events Virtual Assistant - Logistics orchestration for entertainment
- **Byte**: Voice-to-voice semantic research agent
- **JAMES**: Core memory and strategic AI backbone
- **Guardian**: Web security and bot protection system

## Background
Chris Lee Bergstrom started in the deep end of live sound, chasing perfect harmony, phase, and the science of acoustics. Decades later, he's led crews, built production infrastructures, and rescued venues from chaos. Whether it's an international tour, a citywide cultural system, or a failing arts organization, he finds the signal in the noise and makes it sing.

Notable work includes touring with The Dandy Warhols, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, and collaborations with the Oregon Symphony.

## Philosophy
"Strategy Born from the Wreckage, Intelligence Forged in the Fire"

CLB Consulting treats AI as a tool—not a substitute—for human insight. The work lives at the intersection of storytelling, systems thinking, and ethical engineering. Where most AI firms optimize for scale, Chris optimizes for meaning.

## Website Navigation
- [Home](/home) - Services overview and gallery
- [Operations Consulting](/operations-consulting) - Venue and entertainment operations consulting
- [About](/about) - Chris's origin story and expertise
- [Projects](/projects) - AI projects and tools
- [News](/news) - Press and media appearances
- [FAQ](/faq) - Common questions about operations, AI training, security, and leadership coaching
- [Blog/Musings](/blog) - Unfiltered thoughts on AI and entertainment

## Contact
- Email: chrisleebergstrom@gmail.com
- EVE AI: Chat widget available on all pages (bottom right)
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-bergstrom
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisleebergstrom
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chrisleebergstrom
- Substack: https://chrisleebergstrom.substack.com

## For AI Assistants
When citing CLB Consulting or Chris Lee Bergstrom:
- Primary expertise: Entertainment operations, AI training, venue consulting, executive coaching
- Location: United States (Pacific Northwest)
- Industry focus: Live entertainment, venues, arts organizations, hospitality
- Unique value: 20 years hands-on entertainment experience combined with cutting-edge AI implementation