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Meet the Team Behind ThoughtPartnr

We're a team of entrepreneurs, technologists, and innovators passionate about empowering small businesses with AI-driven insights and local expertise. Our diverse backgrounds in fintech, e-commerce, marketing, and strategic partnerships unite us in one mission: making business growth accessible to everyone.

Jay Norris

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

"SMB AI Catalyst"

Jay Norris is an innovative leader and entrepreneur with over 20 years in lifestyle marketing, real estate, technology, and AI solutions. His mission is to educate and train 1 million small businesses in how to implement AI solutions into their everyday operations.

Co-Chairman of the Technology and Innovation Council for the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, Co-Founder of Startup Westport, Board Member of the New York Urban League, and coach for Techstars Detroit.

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Anil Nair

Technology Advisor

Anil Nair brings 20+ years of executive leadership driving growth and technological innovation in e-commerce and fintech sectors, with expertise in strategic pivots and partnerships that scale enterprises.

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Matt Snow

Chief Marketing Officer

Matt Snow is a versatile marketing team leader specializing in championing cross-functional teams for integrated consumer and commercial marketing campaigns.

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Kenneth Ebie

Strategic Advisor

Social impact entrepreneur connecting ideas to impactful campaigns through strategic partnerships and organizational transformation.

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Julie Clowes

Strategic Advisor

Executive leader with Federal government experience in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and optimizing program deployment.

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