Beehive Energy is a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the gap between private-sector engineering talent, investment capital, and federal, state, and local governments to accelerate the modernization and expansion of America’s energy infrastructure—starting with Utah.

I don’t just help companies catch up, I help them leap ahead. As the founder of Cameo Labs, I work with high-growth leaders who are tired of quick fixes and want real transformation. From EdTech to SaaS, I help organizations ditch outdated playbooks, align their teams around a vision, and deliver products their customers actually want. Let’s rethink innovation, so you can stop fighting yesterday’s battles and start leading tomorrow’s market.

I'm the CEO of Talbot West, an AI enablement firm based in Salt Lake City, UT. I'm a thought leader, author, and speaker on the topic of applied AI, and am the host of The Applied AI Podcast. In addition to leading Talbot West, I sit on the boards of 47G, an aerospace and defense consortium, and Lucidity Sciences, a cutting-edge machine learning company. I also head up BizForesight, an up and coming AI advisory platform for sell-side M&A. In my personal life I enjoy camping, hiking, travel, pickleball, reading, history, good films, and learning. I have an amazing family and amazing life that I'm truly grateful for. About Talbot West: Talbot West is an AI-native digital transformation firm that helps mid-market and enterprise organizations turn AI from buzzword into business reality. Founded by CEO Jacob Andra and SVP of Solutions Architecture Stephen Karafiath (former leader of Oracle's Developer Innovations Team), we combine Fortune 500 methodology with boutique speed and flexibility. What sets us apart: We're not tied to any vendor. Our recommendations are driven purely by what works for your business, not by partnership quotas or technology sales. While most AI firms only know large language models like ChatGPT, we bring full-spectrum expertise across computer vision, predictive analytics, optimization algorithms, and more. We match the right technology to your actual problem. Our flexible engagement model means we work with your existing teams and partners rather than demanding you replace everything. We orchestrate your AI transformation, filling gaps and providing strategic direction while elevating your current capabilities. We deliver engineering-grade blueprints your team can actually build from, not PowerPoint decks that gather dust. Our FRAME methodology provides a unified assessment of your systems, data, workflows, and organizational readiness in a single integrated roadmap.

Strategic branding, communications, and business leader with a proven track record of elevating corporate identity, driving stakeholder engagement, and executing high-impact events. Adept at crafting compelling brand narratives, fostering industry partnerships, and leveraging KPIs to measure brand performance, lead generation, and client experience. Strong background in visual media and content creation. Adept at integrating and adapting to new technology to enhance storytelling, engagement, and operational effectiveness. Passionate about leveraging innovation to craft compelling narratives and elevate brand presence.

Former professor, now working with family offices on impact and strategy