Meet the Founders
We’re builders, educators, and operators — helping teams put AI to work with clarity and purpose.
Jacob Parsons
Founder & CEO
Jacob leads technical strategy at Intelli-Core Labs, with two decades of experience in manufacturing and operations. A self-taught developer and educator, he specializes in bridging real-world systems with practical AI — making smart automation useful and understandable to the teams who use it.
Makayla Johnson
Co-Founder & CSMO
Makayla drives client strategy and communication. With a background in marketing and leadership, she guides businesses through AI adoption with empathy and clarity — helping teams embrace intelligent tools and communicate their value across departments and stakeholders.
Our approach to AI
We prioritize integration
The most sophisticated AI is worthless if it doesn't integrate with your existing systems and workflows. We take the time to understand your technical ecosystem and design solutions that connect seamlessly with your current infrastructure, minimizing disruption while maximizing impact. Our goal is to enhance your operations, not complicate them.
We believe in transparent AI
We don't believe in black-box solutions that leave you dependent on us. Instead, we build systems with appropriate levels of transparency and provide comprehensive documentation and training. This approach ensures your team understands how the AI works, what its limitations are, and how to get the most value from it over the long term.
Beyond the algorithms
We're endlessly curious
Our team thrives on intellectual challenges and exploring new frontiers in AI. We're the kind of people who get excited about elegant solutions to complex problems, who read research papers for fun, and who can't help but tinker with new technologies. This curiosity drives our innovation and keeps us ahead of the curve.
We build relationships, not just systems
We believe the best AI solutions emerge from true collaboration. That's why we invest time in understanding your business, culture, and goals. Our clients often tell us that working with Intelli-Core feels more like gaining team members than hiring vendors—and we take that as the highest compliment.
