About 8-Bit Consulting
At 8-Bit Consulting, we help small businesses unlock the power of AI—not through hype or jargon, but through practical, hands-on transformation.
Meet Chris Funkhouser
AI Strategist
Chris teaches working supervisors and business leaders how to use AI tools to do their jobs more effectively.
As an AI Instructor with Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions, he delivers Leadership Basecamp and Leadership Institute training. His four-hour sessions and webinars give entry-level supervisors hands-on experience using AI for the work they're already doing: writing performance reviews, delegating tasks, managing schedules, improving communication, and handling the daily challenges of leading a team.
Why his background matters:
Chris has spent over 20 years in operational roles where he had to figure out how to get more done with limited resources. Chief Operations Officer at Summit Events. Restaurant manager. Medical office administrator. He understands what it's like to be understaffed, overwhelmed, and looking for anything that actually helps.
That perspective shapes how he teaches. He doesn't lecture about AI theory or futurism. He shows people specific tools they can use tomorrow to save time, reduce mistakes, and lead more effectively.
What he teaches:
Chris's training focuses on practical application. Supervisors leave his sessions with tools they can implement immediately in their specific industry, whether that's manufacturing, healthcare, retail, or professional services. They work through real leadership scenarios: handling difficult conversations, managing conflicting priorities, developing team members, and maintaining accountability.
What he builds:
For organizations that want implementation support beyond training, Chris helps design operational systems that solve specific business problems. Sometimes that involves AI. Sometimes it doesn't. The goal is solving the problem, not deploying technology for its own sake.
Chris is based in Winchester, VA, active in the Chamber of Commerce, and works primarily with small and midsize businesses in the region.
The 8-Bit Philosophy
Chris doesn't teach AI theory. He teaches people how to use tools that make their jobs easier.
His training comes from real operational experience - over 20 years managing teams, fixing broken processes, and figuring out how to do more with less. That background shapes everything he teaches. He knows what actually works in a real business environment because he's lived it.
When he works with organizations, the focus is always on solving specific problems, not implementing technology for its own sake. Sometimes AI is the right solution. Sometimes it isn't. The goal is making operations run better, not checking boxes on a technology roadmap.
Based in Winchester, VA, Chris works primarily with small and midsize businesses in the region through both his Workforce Solutions training programs and direct consulting engagements.
What Makes Us Different
Small Business Focus
We exclusively serve small to medium businesses. No enterprise contracts, no corporate bureaucracy—just practical solutions for real business challenges.
Education-First Approach
We don't just implement—we teach. You'll understand what we're doing and why, so you can make informed decisions about your AI strategy.
Proven Track Record
Our founder has been accurately predicting AI trends and has already caught the attention of statewide educational and business development organizations.
Local Roots, Statewide Impact
Based in Winchester, VA, but developing training programs that reach across Virginia and beyond.
Ready to Level Up?
Whether you need our subscription-based Vault of custom GPTs, personalized consulting, or comprehensive AI training for your team, we're here to help you navigate this transformation confidently.