Meet The Team

Nickolai Bakken

Our eccentric founder, who transformed his passion for robots and flashy objects into a thriving tech empire. With a brain that's equal parts genius and goofball, he’s on a quest to make life more enjoyable by cloning himself—after all, who wouldn’t want a robot that serves coffee and cracks dad jokes? Under his playful guidance, AI Tycoons is set on digitizing the world, one quirky invention at a time!

Alex Shikhlinski

Our co-founder, the roofer, who swapped his hard hat for a tech hat—talk about a glow-up! This guy went from counting shingles to counting code, proving that you can have a hammer in one hand and a laptop in the other. With a knack for turning roofing woes into tech triumphs, he’s on a mission to make roofs and life easier. When he’s not busy revolutionizing the industry, you can find him deep in the latest tech trends or dodging family game night—because let’s be honest, he's not ready to lose at Monopoly again!

Marcus Simonson

An ROI superhero on a mission to save businesses from mediocre results! He's not just passionate about numbers; he’s here to sprinkle a little AI magic dust on your brand and make it shine brighter than ever.  Marcus is the kind of guy who believes that a little creativity and a lot of enthusiasm, we can turn your business dreams into a reality.

Ben Feick

The conference junkie who could win an award for being the most unforgettable person at any event—especially last years Christmas party! With a talent for turning dull presentations into comedy gold, Ben makes connections that would put a social butterfly to shame. If you remember one thing from that party it’s Ben, and maybe the questionable punch!

Jithin S

Our Director of Systems & Onboarding is the master bug wrangler! By day he battles stubborn bugs in code to keep everything running like clockwork. By night he tackles his travel bug, eagerly discovering new places. With his talent for troubleshooting & exploring new things, armed with a passport filled with stamps, Jithin ensures our team operates at its best while feeding his adventurous spirit.

Vivian E

Our Executive Assistant is our superhero of support! With her ability to organize like a pro and tackle chaos with a smile, she’s like a ninja in a business suit. Need help? Don’t sweat it; just give Vivian a shout, and she’ll swoop in faster than you can say “support please!” We’re pretty sure she runs on and good vibes a