“Helping business owners reclaim time and grow revenue with AI systems built for how they work | Ex-Shopify, Ex-Lightspeed, Ex-Military”
After seven years in point-of-sale and eCommerce at companies like Shopify and Lightspeed, Evan Gutman watched hundreds of SMB leaders feel both excited and paralyzed by new technology. That pattern repeated itself with AI, and it became his professional mission.
Today, Evan is the founder of Evitas AI, an AI consulting firm helping small and medium business owners move from curiosity to confident implementation. He holds certifications as an AI Consultant, AI Implementation Expert, and AI Data Expert, and brings a rare combination of technical fluency and plain-language communication to every conversation.
His background spans enterprise technology sales, military service in the Canadian Armed Forces, and hands-on AI implementation with real businesses. At Lightspeed, he helped drive payment adoption from 30% to nearly 60%, generating millions in revenue.
Evan makes a natural podcast guest for shows focused on business, technology, entrepreneurship, or leadership. He speaks from lived experience rather than a polished playbook: what it actually looks like to build something from scratch, navigate unfamiliar territory, and help real business owners do the same with AI. Listeners get an honest perspective, not a highlight reel.
Evitas AI is a trusted AI consultancy helping small and medium businesses adopt artificial intelligence with clarity, confidence, and measurable results. Discover workflow-first AI strategies, practical solutions, and expert guidance to drive growth, efficiency, and competitive advantage.
