Co-Founder David Arata has had an interest in technology for as long as he can remember. His interests led him to NYU where he studied computer science. After achieving recognition as the top-of-the-class in a game development course, he was offered an internship with Kaos Studios.
 
David spent the following six years in the fast-paced, deadline-driven gaming industry where he learned that technology only has value if it meets the users needs.

Conceptual creator behind JKAi’s core technology, Ken Daniels began his fascination with technology at a very early age. An alum of NYU’s prestigious Tisch School of the Arts Film and television program, Ken experience includes time as an assistant to one of film’s biggest executive producers and as a coordinator in commercial production. Ken has spent considerable time learning the art of balancing creativity, marketability and technology.

With the End-User Experience always firmly in mind, Joshua is leading the productization efforts of Thinker. After attending Union College, Joshua blended skills in engineering, business management, television, music, and event production. Joshua has the talent necessary to deliver a creative product to an audience while maximizing the business interests.

In his 24 years of executive service, Joe has held almost any title a company can have, working hand in hand with, as well as leading every function of a company. In the past Joe has been COO for Safeguards Technology, VP of NUR Americas, President of Host Communications, Director of Technical Operations & Marketing at Polychrome, and Director of Business Development at Dupont Electronic Imaging.

From his start as a print designer in New York to his current employment as Director of User Experience at Redbeacon in San Mateo, Michael has demonstrated both outstanding leadership and design prowess. He lead the design team that created the award winning travel app TripIt and will bring those same talents to the JKAi team. Michael brings with him both a unique design perspective and a wealth of experience to his role at JKAi.