Co-founder, CEO @ Iterate.ai ( 🔐 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗜 ) + co-founder, CEO @ eBags ( $1.6B products sold )
Littleton, Colorado, United States
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500+ connections
About
* E&Y Entrepreneur of Year, Rcky Mtn Rgn
* Colorado CEO of the Year, CTA
* LinkedIn Top Voice for 20+ tech articles
* Lifetime Achievement Award, CTA
Iterate awards:
☆ 20 Hottest AI Software Companies, Channel Reseller News (CRN) 2025
☆ Best Workplaces for Innovators 2024: AI and Robotics, Iterate.ai, Fast Company 2024
☆ KW World AI 100 in 2024, 2025
☆ Technology of the Year Awards: AI and machine learning: Models, Iterate.ai InfoWorld 2024
☆ Best in Business for AI and Data, Iterate.ai, Inc. Magazine 2023, 2024
☆ Company of the Year, Iterate.ai, Colorado Technology Association, 2024
☆ CEO of the Year, Iterate.ai, Colorado Technology Association, 2025
☆ Lifetime Achvmt Award | CO Tech Assoc.
eBags awards:
☆ Dirct Mktng Assoc Website of Yr, eBags: 2001, 02, 04, 06, 07, 08
My current mission is to empower action-oriented executives with AI.
My company, Iterate.ai, built Interplay, a patented low-code AI platform that enables enterprises to rapidly build and deploy AI solutions across the entire Generative AI stack—from infrastructure to models to applications—even on resource-constrained edge devices and securely behind firewalls. Trusted by tech leaders like IBM, Intel, and PureSoft, as well as enterprises like Ulta Beauty and MUFG (Japan’s largest bank), Iterate unlocks AI opportunities at every level. From custom AI development to ready-to-use applications like Generate—all built on Interplay—Iterate scales through a recurring software licensing model that drives high gross margins. With its ability to build and deploy networks of AI agents, Iterate.ai is uniquely positioned to lead the next wave of Agentic AI.
Iterate.ai:
Founded: 2013
AI Focus: Iterate.ai — February 2015
Funding: $3 million up to 2023, $7 million more in late 2024-5 (primarily angel investors)
-- We are very capital-efficient and inventive
Employees and Contractors: 109, mostly engineers (as of Mar 2025)
Primary Offices: San Jose, CA and Denver, CO
As the co-founder and CEO of Iterate.ai, my team of innovators and creators help enterprises accelerate AI adoption and digital transformation. Thanks to my 25+ years of experience in online retail and e-commerce, I have a deep understanding of the needs and challenges of customers and businesses in the digital age. Since 2015, we've been solving challenges by applying AI.
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Experience
Education
Volunteer Experience
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Volunteer
AI Task Force - Colorado Governor + Legislature Appointed (volunteer)
- 9 months
Politics
The task force examines issues related to AI and must report recommendations to the Joint Technology Committee and the Governor's Office by February 1, 2025.
• Collaborating with a bi-partisan group to examine issues related to artificial intelligence and provide recommendations to the Joint Technology Committee and the Governor's Office.
• Helping fine-tune the initial wide-reaching AI regulation law in Colorado (SB 205).
• In a political environment, trying to contribute…The task force examines issues related to AI and must report recommendations to the Joint Technology Committee and the Governor's Office by February 1, 2025.
• Collaborating with a bi-partisan group to examine issues related to artificial intelligence and provide recommendations to the Joint Technology Committee and the Governor's Office.
• Helping fine-tune the initial wide-reaching AI regulation law in Colorado (SB 205).
• In a political environment, trying to contribute to the development of strategies to address AI-related challenges and opportunities in the state while maintaining the state's leadership in entrepreneurship.
Skills
Patents
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TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITY MAPPING
Issued US 12,086,820
A system for evaluating technology offerings of one or more companies. A database includes a plurality of available technologies associated with one or more tags categorizing the available technology. A user interface receives user input specifying one or more technology parameters. A correlation engine returns one or more available technologies from the database based on a correlation between the one or more received technology parama system for evaluating technology offerings of one or more…
A system for evaluating technology offerings of one or more companies. A database includes a plurality of available technologies associated with one or more tags categorizing the available technology. A user interface receives user input specifying one or more technology parameters. A correlation engine returns one or more available technologies from the database based on a correlation between the one or more received technology parama system for evaluating technology offerings of one or more companies. A database includes a plurality of available technologies associated with one or more tags categorizing the available technology. A user interface receives user input specifying one or more technology parameters. A correlation engine returns one or more available technologies from the database based on a correlation between the one or more received technology parameters and the one or more tags associated with the one or more available technologies. A landscape engine groups the one or more available technologies based on tags and generates an interactive technology opportunity map for display on the user interface.
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INDEXING ENTITIES BASED ON PERFORMANCE METRICS
Issued US 11341517
A method of comparing performance of a first entity and a second entity uses performance indexing based on comparable performance metrics. A first entity performance rate and a first growth ability for the first entity are determined based on a first plurality of entity characteristics for the first entity. The first performance rate and the first growth ability are weighted based of the first plurality of entity characteristics and a first entity index value is determined based on the weighted…
A method of comparing performance of a first entity and a second entity uses performance indexing based on comparable performance metrics. A first entity performance rate and a first growth ability for the first entity are determined based on a first plurality of entity characteristics for the first entity. The first performance rate and the first growth ability are weighted based of the first plurality of entity characteristics and a first entity index value is determined based on the weighted first performance rate and first growth ability. A comparison between the first entity and the second entity is generated using the first entity index value and a second entity index value for the second entity.
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METHOD FOR VIEWING THE CAPACITY OF BAGS
Issued US WO2005072463
An on-line shopping method to provide capacity information for the sales of bags is provided herein. More specifically, a user can select indications of various displayed items and, in response, the system provides an indication as to whether the items would fit within the bag or not (74), along with an indication of the capacity remaining and the capacity filled in the bag (78). The method also provides packing lists for items that would fit within the bag (90) and correspond to use of the bag…
An on-line shopping method to provide capacity information for the sales of bags is provided herein. More specifically, a user can select indications of various displayed items and, in response, the system provides an indication as to whether the items would fit within the bag or not (74), along with an indication of the capacity remaining and the capacity filled in the bag (78). The method also provides packing lists for items that would fit within the bag (90) and correspond to use of the bag for a particular purpose. While shopping on-line, the user can view testimonial information from others concerning their use of and opinions relating to the same product to assist in making a purchase.
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RETRACTABLE AUXILIARY LUGGAGE CASE ATTACHMENT AND SECURITY TETHER MECHANISM AND METHOD
Issued CA CA2196689
See patentAn attachment mechanism (22) comprises a clutch mechanism (34), an elongated flexible strap (28) having an inner end fixed to the clutch mechanism (34) and an outer end (44) attached to a hook (32), the clutch mechanism (34) being spring biased to pull the strap (28) onto the clutch mechanism (34) and retract the hook (32) to the clutch mechanism (34). A lid (36) is pivotally mounted adjacent to the clutch mechanism (34) and has an open position where the hook (32) and strap (28) are…
An attachment mechanism (22) comprises a clutch mechanism (34), an elongated flexible strap (28) having an inner end fixed to the clutch mechanism (34) and an outer end (44) attached to a hook (32), the clutch mechanism (34) being spring biased to pull the strap (28) onto the clutch mechanism (34) and retract the hook (32) to the clutch mechanism (34). A lid (36) is pivotally mounted adjacent to the clutch mechanism (34) and has an open position where the hook (32) and strap (28) are accessible, and a closed position where the lid (36) covers the clutch mechanism (34) and the strap (28) or hook (32) to the extent that the strap (28) is retracted onto the clutch mechanism (34). The lid (36) engages the clutch mechanism (34) in the open position to release the clutch mechanism (34) whereby the strap (28) can be extended from the clutch mechanism (34) and engages the clutch mechanism (34) in the closed position to hinder movement of the clutch mechanism (34) and fix the length of extension of the strap (28).
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GENERATION OF ENTITY PLANS COMPRISING GOALS AND NODES
Filed 63/489,137
Systems and related methods to generate plans for an entity based on a set of goals and/or using one or more nodes (“system” or “plan generation system”). As used herein, a “plan” can be a set of goals, actions, and/or nodes associated with an entity. A plan can take various forms, such as a graphical representation in a grid or graph format, as described herein. Additionally or alternatively, a plan can be represented or stored as a table, spreadsheet, or delimited file. In some…
Systems and related methods to generate plans for an entity based on a set of goals and/or using one or more nodes (“system” or “plan generation system”). As used herein, a “plan” can be a set of goals, actions, and/or nodes associated with an entity. A plan can take various forms, such as a graphical representation in a grid or graph format, as described herein. Additionally or alternatively, a plan can be represented or stored as a table, spreadsheet, or delimited file. In some implementations, a plan can comprise a set of tables in a relational database, such as a set of tables having defined relationships among themselves. In some implementations, a plan can be a technology road map for one or more technologies to be adopted and/or developed by the entity, such as technologies to achieve goals in the set of goals and/or perform identified actions. For example, a technology road map can comprise a set of technologies that, when adopted or developed by a business, improve customer experience of using a mobile application of the business. ...
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TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITY MAPPING
Filed US 17/031623
A system for evaluating technology offerings of one or more companies. A database includes a plurality of available technologies associated with one or more tags categorizing the available technology. A user interface receives user input specifying one or more technology parameters. A correlation engine returns one or more available technologies from the database based on a correlation between the one or more received technology parameters and the one or more tags associated with the one or…
A system for evaluating technology offerings of one or more companies. A database includes a plurality of available technologies associated with one or more tags categorizing the available technology. A user interface receives user input specifying one or more technology parameters. A correlation engine returns one or more available technologies from the database based on a correlation between the one or more received technology parameters and the one or more tags associated with the one or more available technologies. A landscape engine groups the one or more available technologies based on tags and generates an interactive technology opportunity map for display on the user interface.
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Honors & Awards
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Linkedin Top Voices 2017
Linkedin
Each year, Linkedin gives roughly 190 writers the distinction of Top Voice after reviewing articles published by roughly 3 million professionals on Linkedin's blogging platform. Linkedin evaluates metrics including shares, likes, comments, and readership on those published articles, and then each year Linkedin recognizes writers whose articles get high levels of engagement.
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Bob Newman Lifetime Achievement Award, 2009
Colorado Software and Internet Association
Given to people who have made outstanding achievements and commitments to furthering innovative technology in our community and the state, while contributing to the initiatives of Colorado Technology Association. Bob Newman, JB Holston, Brad Feld and others have been recognized.
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Retail Website of the Year 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007, and 2008
Multichannel Merchant, Direct Marketing Association
Each year, all facets of a Website were judged: from home page design and type elements to search functions and general navigation, as well as merchandising, copy, and customer service.
Of ~400 companies were judged each year, eBags was given the highest overall score in 6 of 8 years: 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007, and 2008.
Other award winners got Gold Awards -- they received an average of at least 9 points on a scale of 1 to 10. Silver Award winners had an average score of…Each year, all facets of a Website were judged: from home page design and type elements to search functions and general navigation, as well as merchandising, copy, and customer service.
Of ~400 companies were judged each year, eBags was given the highest overall score in 6 of 8 years: 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007, and 2008.
Other award winners got Gold Awards -- they received an average of at least 9 points on a scale of 1 to 10. Silver Award winners had an average score of 7-8.9 points. -
#9 of 300 retailers | 2007 Retail Customer Experience Study | Conversion Rate Optimization & Marketing Blog | FutureNow
Future Now
To analyze the extent to which websites focus on the customer experience, Future Now sent mystery shoppers and Conversion Analysts to over 300 retail websites to gather information for our 2007 Retail Customer Experience Study. eBags ranked #9 overall and #1 in Apparel and Fashion.
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Retail Website of the Year, Multichannel Merchant Awards
Direct Marketing Association
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Retail Website of the Year, Multichannel Merchant Awards
Direct Marketing Association
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eBags is #5 of 89 retailers (online shopping experience, 2005)
ClickZ, Blast Radius
Retailers, Clean Up Your Online Stores | Enid Burns | November 29, 2005
by ClickZ, Blast Radius
Many e-tail sites lack cohesion with their brick-and-mortar presence, others turn customers away with difficult navigation; complex return procedures and omitted site features. Online shopping experiences vary, even among the high-revenue earners on the Internet Retailer's Top 400 Retail Web Sites list. -
Retail Website of the Year, Multichannel Merchant Awards
Direct Marketing Association
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Colorado Company of the Year, Technology, 2003
Colorado Business Magazine: CoBiz
Companies are judged on Financial Performance, Community Involvement, and Outstanding Achievement.
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Entrepreneur of the Year, Rocky Mountain Region, 2003
Ernst & Young
The program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance, and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.
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40 under 40, Colorado
Denver Business Journal
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Retail Website of the Year, Multichannel Merchant Awards
Direct Marketing Association
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40 under 40, Colorado
Denver Business Journal
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Retail Website of the Year, Multichannel Merchant Awards
Direct Marketing Association
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