I'm at Meetup 64 in Huntington for the Kanawha Valley Hustler podcast, where I meet Jakob Hardman.
Jakob juggles multiple roles: CFO of West Virginia Integrated AI Solutions, an accounting student at Marshall University, and the facility administrator of the Nitro Athletic Complex.
We talk about the upcoming Metro 911 program, Serving for Safety, pickleball tournament at the Nitro Athletic Complex from July 11th to 14th, which he expects to be even bigger than last year's record-breaking event.
Jakob explains the rising popularity of pickleball and admits he often plays during work hours.
We also discuss his role at the AI solutions company, focusing on managing finances and customer expectations.
Starting this business has been both exciting and challenging for him, especially in educating clients about realistic AI capabilities.
Jakob emphasizes the importance of translating technical details into simple benefits for customers.