Hello, I'm Marc Ilgen, the founder and Chief Wizard behind AI Leads Wizard.
After decades in the trenches of software development and AI implementation — yes, I've earned every one of these gray hairs — I've seen technology evolve from simple automation to the sophisticated AI systems we build today. What's really amazing is how AI has changed the game for businesses everywhere - now even the smallest companies can use these tools to gain new customers and support existing ones 24/7, all while drastically reducing their costs. It's something we couldn't have imagined just a few short years ago, but today it is a reality.
Dr. Marc Ilgen, Founder & Chief Wizard
My journey through AI software and technology development began four decades ago. After I completed a PhD in Aerospace Engineering, I began my career by developing complex software systems for several large aerospace and defense companies. Soon thereafter I led a research and development group at one of the first commercial AI companies, where we were among the earliest researchers to use vector embeddings for language modeling. Since then I founded and built a mobile software development company, led AI software development as a VP of Sofware and Principal Software Scientist for a smarthome technology company, and led AI software development as Chief Technology Officer of a mobile startup. Because my background spans academic research and industry developmnt, I've approached machine learning and AI development with both academic rigor and practical business sense. Over the years, I've architected enterprise solutions for major companies, guided startups through technical challenges that seemed insurmountable, and delivered custom AI systems that continue to generate value years after deployment.
And now what excites me most is being able to use my hard-earned AI expertise to deploy powerful yet highly affordable AI solutions to a wide variety of real world businesses - businesses like yours - bringing you more customers and a much better customer experience, all while saving you money.
When you work with my company, you're working directly with me — not getting passed between account managers and junior developers. You are getting an actual AI and software development expert, not some marketing bro who doesn't understand the technology. Your project benefits from my full attention, my expert level AI development skills and my decades of hard-won expertise.
I'm selective about the projects I take on, ensuring I can deliver the level of quality and personal attention that has built my reputation in this industry. If we work together, you can expect honest assessments, clear communication, and results that exceed expectations.
Whether you have a well-defined AI initiative or just know your business could benefit from custom AI solutions, I'd welcome a conversation. No pressure, no buzzwords — just a straightforward discussion about how AI might serve your specific goals.