My name is Donald, and I’m the founder and CEO of TechIfAI, a veteran-owned startup dedicated to building state-of-the-art AI solutions. You can learn more about us at https://techif.ai My journey began with service in the Marine Corps from 2012 to 2016, where I learned the value of discipline, teamwork, and resilience. After my service, I discovered my passion for technology and have been committed to making a positive impact through innovation ever since.

Currently, I work full time while pursuing my master’s in Artificial Intelligence at Johns Hopkins University. I also co-authored and voluntarily teach a course on production AI systems for fellow students (https://ep.jhu.edu/courses/705604-production-ai-engineered-ai-solutions/), and I work as a cloud consultant. These experiences have shaped my vision for TechIfAI and inspired me to help others harness the power of AI.

We’re currently in beta for our first product, FocusGrinder, which is designed to help users stay productive and focused in a world full of distractions. As a small team with big dreams, we’ve reached a critical point: we have no outside funding, and every step forward depends on the support of our community. The funds raised here will go directly toward marketing our product, covering essential cloud costs, and helping make TechIfAI sustainable for myself and my dedicated team. Your support will allow us to keep innovating and bring our vision to life.

If you’d like to be part of our journey, you can join the beta list at https://dev.focusgrinder.ai and we’ll contact you as soon as it’s available. I’m committed to personally thanking every donor, and I’m exploring ways to offer discounts to those who support us. Your generosity means the world to us, and together, we can build something truly impactful. Thank you for believing in TechIfAI!