AI researcher and consultant

Using AI in an understandable, practical and far-sighted way.

AI expert, researcher and keynote speaker with heart, practical knowledge and research. I accompany companies, administrations and educational institutions into the future of AI in a practical and responsible manner.

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My presentation at the CCW 2024

About me

I am Dr. Sophie Hundertmark – researcher and lecturer at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, doing my doctorate at the University of Fribourg in the field of Conversational AI.

For many years, I have been working on the question of how companies, public institutions and educational establishments can use AI sensibly – in a practical, responsible and future-oriented way.

In addition to my research, I advise companies, hold keynote speeches on international stages, give workshops and write specialist books on AI.

Research & Publications

My research revolves around conversational AI, chatbots and generative AI. I regularly publish scientific articles and share my findings in specialist books.

Media & Press

You can find interviews and articles about my work in SRF, NZZ, Handelszeitung, Blick and trade magazines such as Marketing Review St. Gallen.

My services at a glance

I support you with advice, workshops, keynotes and moderation – practical, individual and in any format: digital or on-site.

To make it easier for you to choose, here is a quick overview of my topics:

Generative AI & ChatGPT

How to introduce ChatGPT, SwissGPT & Co. sensibly – from initial use cases to prompt standards and role/security concepts to team guidelines.

The result: quick wins and a robust roadmap.

AI visibility (SEO for ChatGPT, Gemini & Co.)

Becoming visible in AI responses: Structuring content in an AI-friendly way, strengthening source and trust signals, establishing GEO strategies.

This is how your brand appears where answers are created today.

AI with foresight (data protection & transparency)

Responsible use of AI with clear policies, governance and compliance (e.g. GDPR, EU AI Act).

Practical guidelines, training and tooling to keep innovation safe and auditable.

AI in the healthcare industry

Efficient, patient-centered applications: Documentation (e.g. doctor’s letters), patient chatbots for appointments & FAQs, knowledge assistance for specialist staff.

Always with the highest focus on data protection and medical quality.

AI in education

Modernizing teaching, administration and continuing education with AI: didactic concepts, safe tool use, media skills and rules for examinations.

For schools, universities and educational initiatives.

Generative AI assistants (chatbot, voicebot & avatar)

From the idea to integration: conception, implementation and connection to CRM/helpdesk/knowledge bases.

Use cases in service, HR and internal knowledge management – measurable, scalable, data protection-compliant.

Ask Sophie (AI Consultation)

Your go-to resource for all your everyday AI questions: ask as many questions as you want, via email or WhatsApp, whenever something comes up—no limits, no hourly billing.

Result: A reliable response with a specific recommendation within one to two business days, plus a monthly call to discuss anything that’s difficult to clarify in writing.

AI Visibility Check

Check whether your company is even mentioned in the responses from ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini: about forty questions, three systems, measured multiple times over several days rather than a random snapshot.

Result: a clear report with straightforward figures and a prioritized list of actions outlining what needs to be done first.

Formats

AI consulting

From strategy to conception to technical implementation.

Project support, sparring for management teams and individual consultation hours to quickly clarify specific questions.

Keynotes

30-60 minutes impulse with clear examples and recommendations for action.

Ideal for conferences, all-hands or customer events to inspire teams and create a common understanding.

Workshops

Half-day or one-day formats (also lasting several days) – hands-on with your team, your data and your use cases.

The end result is concrete prototypes, prompts, workflows and a clear roadmap.

Moderation

Well-founded, neutral management of panels, discussions and events.

I provide structure, depth and tangible results – understandable for specialist audiences and management.

My books

Generative AI for companies

Strategies, use cases and tools for the successful integration of Generative AI in day-to-day business – practical, scalable and responsible.

  • Guide from strategy to implementation in marketing, sales, HR, service

  • Best practices, risks, compliance and change management

  • For managers, project and innovation managers

Generative AI in modern medicine

Opportunities, challenges and patient-centered applications of generative AI in healthcare – from diagnostics and patient communication to hospital operations.

  • Practical examples and guidelines on ethics, data protection and quality

  • Interdisciplinary perspectives from medicine, technology and ethics

  • For doctors, decision-makers, students and interested parties

Customer dialog management

Value-creating customer dialog in times of digital automation: how companies make communication more efficient, personal and relevant.

  • Strategic models, KPIs and best practices

  • Role of AI and chatbots in service and CX

  • For service management, CX management, consulting and projects

Digital friends

Successfully introducing and using chatbots – a practical guide for strategy, implementation and sustainable anchoring in companies

  • Success factors, pitfalls and industry examples

  • From simple bots to generative assistants

  • For decision-makers, project managers and anyone with an interest in Conversational AI

Hey AI! What are you doing there?

A playful introduction to artificial intelligence for families: clearly explained, safe to use and with over 50 prompts to try out straight away.

  • For parents, children and anyone who wants to use AI creatively and responsibly

  • Comprehensible explanations, immediately applicable prompts

  • Tips for security, data protection and sensible use in everyday family life

Digital products

ChatGPT or Claude?

A Practical Guide to Choosing Tools for Everyday Use: Using a decision-making table featuring eight typical tasks, this guide shows which tool is the better choice in each situation—including a chapter on data protection in Switzerland and 39 cited sources.

Key takeaways from the guide:

  • You’ll understand which of the eight typical office tasks ChatGPT is better suited for and which ones Claude is better suited for—based on reasoning rather than gut feeling.
  • You’ll learn at which license level European data storage is actually available and where your Business license covers less than you might think.
  • You’ll find seven ready-made prompts that you can copy directly, along with a model table organized by purpose rather than by ever-changing model names.

Claude manual

From Zero to AI Pro: Your Practical Guide to Getting Started with Claude. Shows how Sophie uses Claude every day—with real examples, prompts, and her personal automation setup.

Key takeaways from the handbook:

  • You’ll learn the first steps with Claude, from setting up your account to personalized instructions.
  • You’ll learn simple and advanced use cases, ranging from emails to presentations and academic writing.
  • You’ll discover how to use Zapier & MCP to automate your own tasks, such as emails or invoices.

Write emails with Claude

The PDF that shows you how to write emails faster and better with Claude—with real examples and prompts you can use right away.

Key takeaways from the PDF:

  • You’ll understand how to use Claude effectively in different email situations.
  • Using real-life examples, you’ll learn how to structure a good email prompt.
  • You’ll discover prompts that you can copy directly and use in your own emails.

AI Model Guide

A Practical Guide to Choosing the Right AI Model, from ChatGPT to Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity. Find out which model is best suited for which tasks and how you can achieve better results in your day-to-day work.

Key takeaways from the guide:

  • You understand the differences between ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, SwissGPT, and others, and know when to use each model.
  • You’ll learn which models are best suited for writing, research, programming, data analysis, or creative work.
  • You’ll discover specific decision-making tools that will help you select the right AI model more quickly in the future.

Implement AI Agents

From concept to a fully functional AI agent: This guide takes you step by step through how to effectively plan, develop, and successfully integrate AI agents into existing processes.

Key takeaways from the guide:

  • You’ll understand which tasks are truly suited for AI agents—and when traditional automation is the better choice.
  • You’ll learn how to plan AI agents in a structured way, connect them to the right data, and integrate them securely into your processes.
  • You’ll discover common mistakes made during implementation and learn how to avoid them from the start.

AI visibility measures

How companies are found in the future will no longer be decided by Google alone – but by ChatGPT, SwissGPT, Gemini or Perplexity.

Important lessons learned from the action plan:

  • You understand what AI visibility means and why it complements – not replaces – traditional SEO.

  • You will learn how AI systems select content and which factors are decisive for visibility in ChatGPT & Co.

  • You discover concrete steps to make your brand visible in AI responses.

AI Visibility Workshop

Your customers ask ChatGPT, not Google. Three concise workshops to help you make your mark on ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini—from analysis and content creation to technical implementation.

Key takeaways from the workshops:

  • You understand why a good Google ranking doesn’t protect you from being overlooked in AI responses.
  • You’ll learn how to analyze your own brand in real time and calculate an AI Visibility Score.
  • You’ll learn how to write content for LLMs and how to check your website for Schema markup and robots.txt.

GEO Guide: Visible in AI Responses

How Companies Can Get Featured on ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity—Instead of Remaining Invisible While the Competition Gains Visibility.

Key takeaways from the guide:

  • You understand why good Google rankings don’t say anything about your visibility in AI responses.
  • You’ll learn how to analyze your current AI visibility on your own using 5 simple prompts.
  • You’ll discover a 30-day action plan that will help you become more visible, step by step.

Prompt template for AI visibility analysis

This template helps you to find out specifically how your company appears in AI responses today – and where you are still invisible.

Important learnings from the prompt template:

  • You understand why AI visibility complements traditional SEO work and is becoming increasingly important.

  • You will learn how to analyze your current presence in ChatGPT, Perplexity & Co. with clear prompts.

  • You discover where your company is already visible – and which topics or products are still missing.

AI-powered customer acquisition

How to Use AI to Reach the Right People and Attract New Customers and Partners—With a Clear 6-Step Process.

Key takeaways from the guide:

  • You’ll learn how to turn a topic into a knowledge product that AI creates for you.
  • You’ll learn how to find the right people or organizations and reach out to them in a targeted way.
  • You’ll discover how personalized initial messages and a clear process turn leads into real conversations.

AI Handbook for SMEs

How SMEs Can Implement AI in Their Operations Without Half the Team Quitting—Using a Structured Approach Instead of Relying on Gut Feelings.

Key takeaways from the handbook:

  • You’ll understand why most AI implementations end up falling by the wayside—and how to avoid that.
  • You’ll learn how to get your team on board, whether they’re enthusiastic, hesitant, or skeptical.
  • You’ll discover a concrete plan that you can use to get started right away, even without an IT department.

AI Prompts for Download

30+ AI prompts that will save you time right away—tried-and-true templates you can copy, customize, and use immediately, without any theory.

Key takeaways from the prompt collection:

  • You understand why most AI results fail because of unclear prompts, not because of the AI itself.
  • You’ll learn how to use clearly structured prompts to handle communication, research, and content more quickly.
  • You’ll discover over 30 ready-to-use templates for ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity.

ChatGPT Starter Course

The easy introduction to the world of ChatGPT: clearly explained, with a practical focus and lots of examples to help you get started.

Ideal for beginners who want to take their first steps with AI quickly and safely.

Important learnings from the course:

  • You understand the basics of ChatGPT and how it works.

  • You will learn how to formulate prompts in such a way that you get the best results.

  • You will try out your first practical applications for everyday life and work.

Recognize AI texts

10 Signs That Give Away AI-Generated Text—A Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Know If a Text Was Really Written by a Human.

Key takeaways from the guide:

  • You’ll learn the 10 patterns that can reliably identify AI-generated text.
  • You’ll learn how to directly compare texts—AI style versus human style—at a glance.
  • You’ll discover four strategies for making your own writing more AI-resistant.

Parent's Guide: AI with Children at Home

A practical guide for parents, grandparents, and anyone who wants to help children navigate the AI era—without having to be a tech expert themselves.

Key takeaways from the guide:

  • You know what’s appropriate at each age—from 0 to 17+.
  • You’ll learn how to have typical conversations, word for word, instead of improvising.
  • You’ll discover activities and house rules that you can put into practice together with your children.

Learning with AI

How to set up ChatGPT, Claude, and others so that you automatically learn new skills while you work—AI as both an assistant and a tutor.

Key takeaways from the PDF:

  • You’ll understand how AI not only completes tasks but also helps you develop new skills at the same time.
  • Using concrete examples, you’ll learn how AI provides feedback and explains concepts—all without taking any additional courses.
  • You’ll discover how this principle can be applied to foreign languages, writing, programming, or data analysis.

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