Speaking
Three talks. Three demos. One season.
ready to grow with intention.
For anyone who's AI-curious
One Foot Human, One Foot Digital
Four years riding the waves of AI. I'll walk through a brief history of how we got here, the human element that matters more as the tools get better, and what this means for you right now. You'll leave with a clear, grounded action list and a confident way to think about what's next.
Registration opens August 1
Creative business for people ready to freelance, launch or grow
The Studio You're Building
This is the crash course I wish someone had given me. I'll cover both the freelance and founder path: business structure basics, pricing, finding right-fit clients, proposals, onboarding, and finding the courage to take the next step. Real insider knowledge from someone who's built it.
Registration opens August 1
Digital foundations for professionals who rely on a website
Websites Without the Mystery
Websites make sense once someone explains them in the right language. This talk is for anyone who relies on one without a technical background, including the office manager who inherited the website and became the go-to overnight. I'll walk through each layer: site platforms, hosting and domains, contact form delivery, page structure, and a Figma introduction. You'll leave understanding how web foundations work and how to ask your developer sharper questions.
Registration opens August 1
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What you'll leave with
- A clearer picture
The topic explained in plain language you can use. - A fresh perspective
Practical framing that connects to your real work. - Something to act on
A few specific things to start this week.
Every talk includes a take-home resource you can put to work right away.
$50 per talk. Includes a take-home resource you can put to work right away, live Q&A, and light refreshments.
The lot behind the Startup building is available and free to park in after 5pm. Street parking is available too.
Door opens at 5:15 PM. Enter the door facing the parking lot in the back of the building on the wooden patio. Someone will be inside to check you in and point you toward the MarketBeat Theater.
Light refreshments, water and coffee are provided. Plan to eat before or after if you're coming straight from work.
You'll want something to take notes with. Every talk comes with a take-home resource too.
Seats are limited, so all sales are final. Life happens, though, so if you can't make it, you're welcome to transfer your seat to a future talk or send someone in your place. Just let me know.
5:30 to 7pm. The talk and live demo run about 60 minutes, followed by Q&A.
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Speaker Bio
For Event Programs + Introductions
Kristi Wire is the founder of Wire Design Company, a brand and digital strategy practice that thinks at the consulting level and executes at the studio level. She builds strategy, brand identity, and digital presence as one integrated system, so every decision serves the whole. Her work has been recognized by Fast Company, the Webby Awards, and LogoLounge. She is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and partners with clients nationwide.
Photo: Maddie Peschong
Past speaking venues
“Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of hearing Kristi give talks to both professionals and students. She always brings a tailored presentation full of practical tips and inspiring advice. She generously shares what she’s learned over her career that people find relatable and motivating. No matter who she engages with, people get a real-life demonstration of what it takes to be a successful professional.”
Yes. Every presentation is shaped around your audience and event goals. My talks tend to resonate most with people who are building something: founders, creatives, marketers, and business leaders who want practical guidance. I ask questions before I show up so the content connects when it matters.
Calm, curious, and visual. I use storytelling and clear frameworks to make complex ideas simple, so people leave with something they can act on.
My primary format is a keynote or talk with a live process demo and Q&A. For groups that want to go deeper, I offer extended workshops with a hands-on working session. I also jury competitions, awards, and exhibits on request.
Talks followed by a live demo and Q&A typically run 60 minutes. Extended workshops run two to four hours. I'm flexible and will work with your program schedule.
Booking typically fills three to six months out, especially in the fall. Reaching out early gives us the best chance to make it work.
Yes. I'm based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and available for regional road travel across the Midwest and airline travel nationally for the right engagement.
Yes. I provide slide decks in advance for review and can supply a speaker bio, headshot, and talk description for your program materials. Everything you need to introduce me well is ready when you need it.
A projector or large screen, a reliable microphone, and a clear brief on your audience and goals before the event.