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I’ve spent my career building new capabilities inside hard constraints—where the rules are the job and compliance determines what can ship. From Marine Corps procedure to FINRA-regulated advising and investor-relations communications, I learned to turn “can’t” into operating systems. Now, with AI, the problem hasn’t changed shape: new powerful channels appear, and the organizations most exposed are the least prepared. I build agentic AI factories that ship production systems with governance, conduct standards, cost/usage controls, and end-to-end attribution—so businesses can answer buyers’ questions without breaking regulatory boundaries.…I’ve spent my career building new capabilities inside hard constraints—where the rules are the job and compliance determines what can ship. From Marine Corps procedure to FINRA-regulated advising and investor-relations communications, I learned to turn “can’t” into operating systems. Now, with AI, the problem hasn’t changed shape: new powerful channels appear, and the organizations most exposed are the least prepared. I build agentic AI factories that ship production systems with governance, conduct standards, cost/usage controls, and end-to-end attribution—so businesses can answer buyers’ questions without breaking regulatory boundaries.

Mike Elliott

AI Engineer, AI Developer, AI Prompt Engineer, +4

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I’ve spent my career building new capabilities inside hard constraints—where the rules are the job and compliance determines what can ship. From Marine Corps procedure to FINRA-regulated advising and investor-relations communications, I learned to turn “can’t” into operating systems. Now, with AI, the problem hasn’t changed shape: new powerful channels appear, and the organizations most exposed are the least prepared. I build agentic AI factories that ship production systems with governance, conduct standards, cost/usage controls, and end-to-end attribution—so businesses can answer buyers’ questions without breaking regulatory boundaries.…I’ve spent my career building new capabilities inside hard constraints—where the rules are the job and compliance determines what can ship. From Marine Corps procedure to FINRA-regulated advising and investor-relations communications, I learned to turn “can’t” into operating systems. Now, with AI, the problem hasn’t changed shape: new powerful channels appear, and the organizations most exposed are the least prepared. I build agentic AI factories that ship production systems with governance, conduct standards, cost/usage controls, and end-to-end attribution—so businesses can answer buyers’ questions without breaking regulatory boundaries.

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I’ve spent my career building new capabilities inside hard constraints—where the rules are the job and compliance determines what can ship. From Marine Corps procedure to FINRA-regulated advising and investor-relations communications, I learned to turn “can’t” into operating systems.

Now, with AI, the problem hasn’t changed shape: new powerful channels appear, and the organizations most exposed are the least prepared. I build agentic AI factories that ship production systems with governance, conduct standards, cost/usage controls, and end-to-end attribution—so businesses can answer buyers’ questions without breaking regulatory boundaries.

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Work Experience

Founder & CEO at AlphaForge USA

January 1, 2026 - Present

Agentic AI factory: builds custom agents and full AI implementations across business verticals (voice intake, chat, outbound, research, back-office automation, and operational centers). Provides regulated-practice-ready conduct standards and governance controls (approved/forbidden claims, vendor record retention, onboarding gates, usage/cost governance) and supports per-client deployment with lifecycle tracking from lead qualification to matter flow and reporting. Runs a narrow go-to-market for highly regulated verticals (e.g., Florida probate/estate planning) while keeping the platform broad; ships production systems with monthly payment models and live phone/chat handling.

Founder & CEO at AI Profit Lab (acquired)

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Built an educational platform teaching operators how to build and run AI agencies—the practical skill set for deploying AI agents in small and mid-sized businesses across positioning, implementation, and delivery. Created curriculum and a market product that shipped rather than staying in hype. Later acquired by Appsoft Technologies.

Founder & CEO at InvestorConnect AI

January 1, 2022 - Present

AI investor relations & governance platform for micro-cap issuers. Builds and operates products such as the Agent Fortress governance/control tooling for organizations that must answer regulators and shareholders on how AI is used. Produces SEC/EDGAR ingestion and investor/CEO prospecting pipelines, including qualification against financial-data APIs and sprint-based delivery. Operates as a separate brand alongside AlphaForge’s core offerings.

Founder & Principal CEO at Live Investor Relations consulting

January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2022

Investor relations consulting for public companies. Built and ran an end-to-end IR services practice (strategy, delivery, and technology) for 17 years after leaving Merrill Lynch to build his own consultancy. Conducted extensive CEO interviews to advise issuers on market communication across major cycles (2008 crisis, rise of social media, shift from press releases to platforms) and developed compliance-aligned social media governance for selective disclosure constraints.

Financial Advisor at UBS Wealth Management / Merrill Lynch

January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2004

Financial advisor roles across two global institutions. Held FINRA Series 7/52/63 during tenure (now lapsed). Focused on suitability, disclosure discipline, and supervised communication practices—foundational controls for claim language governance later applied to AI agents.

Staff Sergeant at United States Marine Corps

January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1994

Ammunition Technician (MOS 2311). Active duty supported operations including Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Managed ammunition accountability under combat conditions with training, custody, inspection, and ordinance issue processes where procedure was not paper but practice. Completed degree while serving.

Staff Sergeant, United States Marine Corps at United States Marine Corps

January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1994

Active duty as a MOS 2311 Ammunition Technician during Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Handled ammunition accountability and ordnance procedures where paperwork was not the substitute for precise operations; completed a degree while serving and was accelerated by multiple meritorious promotions and masts.

Staff Sergeant (E-6), Ammunition Technician at United States Marine Corps

January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1994

Active duty with MOS 2311 (ammunition technician). Supported operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm with an emphasis on procedure and accountability under combat conditions (custody, inspection, and ordnance issuance/dispatch where paperwork was not the driver). Completed degree while serving.

Education

B.A. Economics (minor in Finance) at Iowa State University

January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1994

B.A. Economics (minor in Finance) at Iowa State University

January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1994

B.A. Economics at Iowa State University

January 1, 1994 - August 10, 2026