Our Experience
Don't Just Take Our Word For It…
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“I've had the pleasure of working with Shayne, and she brings a unique mix of deep compliance expertise, clear communication, and genuine curiosity. As the founder of Aetos Data Consulting, Shayne is doing critical work for early-stage startups navigating the continuously changing Al space. She helps teams stay ahead of emerging regulations, which is all the more important at this stage of innovation in the industry. What sets Shayne apart is her ability to translate complex requirements into practical guidance. If you're building in this space, I highly recommend working with Shayne.”
Marie Doce, co-founder & Chief Product Officer of Hyperfocus AI
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“I’ve worked with many compliance consultants in the digital space, but Shayne Adler of Aetos Data is in a league of her own…
Beyond technical mastery, her client experience is flawless—deadlines hit, deliverables crisp, and status updates that read like investor memos: concise, forward-looking, and actionable. If you want compliance that protects the business and accelerates it, hire Shayne Adler.”
Tim Anderson, My HealthMatrix
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“This year, Shayne delivered a Launch & Learn session for the University of Michigan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, engaging current students and alumni with essential content on AI and data privacy. Her impressive comprehension of current regulations—who they apply to and how companies can navigate them—was highly valuable to the audience. Shayne provided a clear and extensive overview of how regulatory compliance in AI and data privacy is critical to building trust and staying competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. For anyone seeking guidance on AI and data privacy compliance, Shayne is an outstanding resource.”
Jasmine Jaggers, University of Michigan’s Zell Lurie Institute
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“I had no idea how much I just didn’t know, and I appreciate [Aetos] taking the time to walk me through the issues and really thoughtfully explain them to me. It’s obvious they have a lot of passion for the subject, too, which is important for someone coming into the subject without much context.”
Feedback on a preliminary assessment session
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“I had the pleasure of working directly with Mike for several years… and was consistently impressed by his professionalism, expertise, and dedication to our company… In addition to his technical expertise, Mike is a thoughtful and responsive communicator who always made sure that I had a clear understanding of the issues at hand. He is a true team player and was always willing to go the extra mile to ensure that we were able to achieve our goals.”
Product Management Executive at a public mid-sized company
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“Excellent session - [Michael] was very experienced, and his content, delivery, and overall presentation were well above the overall standard.”
IAPP Global Privacy Summit 2025 attendee
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“A great presentation - Aetos’s speakers have a great rapport with each other that creates an engaging layer for teaching and results in a more productive, dynamic session for those of us attending.”
Data Privacy & AI Regulation 101 attendee
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"The session is useful to all professionals. Many of the things that I thought about AI and Data privacy were wrong or misunderstood so hearing how things work was an eye opener. The speakers both knew so much and was able to bring it down to a level that could be easily understood."
John Lee, Data Privacy & AI Regulation 101 attendee
Client Spotlight: Commerce Bank & Trust
“As a career sales professional, I’ve always viewed compliance as a necessary challenge...something to navigate, not necessarily embrace. That changed when I met Shayne. From our very first conversation, I was struck by her deep expertise, sharp instincts, and impressive credentials in the world of compliance.
What truly set Shayne apart, though, wasn’t just her knowledge but it was her approach. She took the time to genuinely listen to the real-world hurdles I face in a highly regulated industry. Rather than putting up roadblocks, she worked with me to build smart, strategic guardrails that allowed me to achieve my business goals without stepping out of bounds.”
Steve Fulmer, Vice President SBA and Commercial Lending
Driving Commercial Success:
From large public enterprises to international non-profits, our team has the experience.
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Large public enterprise
Architected scalable compliance systems that empowered employees to expand business activities, driving an estimated $300 million in savings. Separately led a payments-focused division with over $1B in annual revenue to ensure its e-commerce activities complied with complex international regulations.
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Series E & F High-Growth Startups
Assembled, trained, and led a data governance committee to establish globally applicable strategic data privacy compliance policies.
Provided ongoing training in compliance with evolving data privacy and AI regulations for employees internationally.
Provided advice on how to position compliance policies in communications with existing and potential investors.
Launched e-commerce operations in multiple countries.
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Mid-Sized Public Company
Spearheaded the company's first-ever e-commerce expansion from the US into the UK, EU, and EMEA. Designed scalable policies and training materials for a global workforce and built marketing toolkits that empowered the team to generate compliant content independently, dramatically increasing efficiency.
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International Non-Profit
Built and implemented the organization's first online marketing and compliance framework to meet rigorous government standards and retain donor confidence. Developed their first website terms of use and scaled their online giving platform for a global audience of donors and supporters.
Advancing Community Missions
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IAPP Global Privacy Summit & Major Conferences
Aetos leadership are recognized experts who regularly present at the industry's most prestigious events, including the IAPP Global Privacy Summit and the IAPP Privacy. Security. Risk. conference, shaping the conversation around compliance and data protection.
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Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship
As an Ambassador for the Orlando chapter, Aetos co-founder Shayne Adler actively supports a network of ambitious women in technology by providing free resources, mentorship, and a strong community to foster innovation.
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Student-Founder Mentorship
We are committed to nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs. Aetos provides complimentary webinars, educational sessions, and pro bono mentorship for student-founders, with a focus on supporting those from communities that have historically lacked established support networks.