ABOUT US

Mykel Stanley is a mission-driven leader and the founder of StrategixAI, where he transforms complex workflows into automated, AI-powered systems that drive measurable growth.

With 13+ years of leadership across military, real estate, and tech sectors, Mykel blends discipline, business acumen, and innovation to deliver scalable automation solutions. From managing security operations in the U.S. Marine Corps to leading high-performing sales teams in real estate, Mykel’s track record is rooted in execution.

Today, he applies that same precision to building AI products that help businesses reclaim time, improve customer journeys, and stay ahead of the competition.

• Strategic Leader: 13+ years of cross-industry leadership experience, including military command, recruiting, and private-sector sales.
• AI Innovator: Founder of StrategixAI, focused on building scalable tools like ConversationAI and the AI Task Dashboard.
• Marine Corps Veteran: Former Military Police Executive and top-ranked Marine recruiter; awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal.
• Real Estate Expertise: Former RE/MAX team leader, specializing in strategic negotiations, client management, and business development.
• Certified Instructor: Holds Executive Leadership Police Certification and Department of Defense Non-Lethal Weapons Instructor credentials.
• Systems Builder: Skilled in CRM architecture, process automation, training system design, and custom AI integration.
• Data- Driven Operator: Combines project management, data analysis, and AI to streamline operations for businesses of any size.
• Founder Mindset: Took a self-funded sabbatical to master AI and launch StrategixAI from scratch with a clear mission: simplify, automate, scale.

Hunter Draut is the CTO and co-founder of StrategixAI, where he architects full-stack, AI-powered systems that turn messy operations into clean, automated workflows. His analytical skills were crafted through a NATO Innovation Hub internship and United Nations simulations, where he worked on complex problem sets like disinformation and geopolitical risk.

As President of Sigma Nu, he sharpened practical leadership, team coordination, and decision-making under pressure. His time at Progressive as a Generalist Claims Adjuster gave him deep corporate literacy, operational accountability, and the ability to perform in high-stress, high-volume environments.

After Progressive, Hunter traveled to Australia to expand his perspective, then returned to double down on his core passion: building software. Today, he leads StrategixAI’s technical roadmap, shipping AI integrations, automation frameworks, and vertical SaaS tools (including a pet grooming CRM with booking, customer tracking, and workflow automation).

• CTO & Co- founder, StrategixAI – Owns technical vision, architecture, and delivery of AI-driven products and internal platforms.
• Analytical foundation – NATO Innovation Hub intern and UN participant (National Model UN), applying structured analysis to real-world systems.
• Leadership at scale – Former President of Sigma Nu; experienced in guiding teams, resolving conflicts, and executing strategy.
• Corporate- grade discipline – Progressive Insurance (Claims Adjuster) trained him in compliance, documentation, stressful decision cycles, and remote ops.
• Global perspective – Lived and worked in Australia before returning to pursue full-time software and AI engineering.
• Full- stack & AI integration – React, Python, TypeScript, custom LLM tooling, CRM automation, agent workflows.
• Products shipped – Pet grooming SaaS (booking, automation, CRM), AI tasking dashboards, ConversationAI integrations.

Kieran Grogan serves as Chief Operating Officer & Co-Founder at StrategixAI, bringing over 13 years of United States Marine Corps experience into the world of operational AI. As a former recruiter and Staff Sergeant, Kieran’s leadership is grounded in discipline, adaptability, and mission execution.

At StrategixAI, he ensures smooth internal operations, oversees implementation of AI systems, and supports clients through scalable solutions that drive efficiency and growth. With deep knowledge in training, simulation environments, and business strategy, Kieran is instrumental in translating complex goals into actionable, automated workflows.

• Military Leadership: 13 years of active-duty Marine Corps experience, including precision coordination of training, operations, and recruitment.
• Recruiting Expertise: Former Marine Corps Recruiter, skilled in lead generation, public engagement, and candidate development.
• AI Operations Lead: Oversees deployment of automation systems like ConversationAI and AI Task Dashboard across diverse industries.
• Process & Systems Expert: Focuses on workflow optimization, team coordination, and strategic project delivery.
• Technical Experience: Hands-on background with military simulation environments (DVTE, VBS3) and AI systems for business automation.
• Growth & Client Success: Ensures consistent delivery of marketing, scheduling, and lead generation solutions to help clients scale.
• Education: AAS in Computer & IT Management from Sussex County Community College.