ArtifexAI

It's incredible how much can change in just one year. When we first started ArtifexAI, Bertie Wright and I had a crazy vision: using AI to unlock completely new hyperlocal data sources that could fundamentally change how we understand the world. The potential was so clear and valuable to use; it could be a new foundational solution, a real digital twin of a city, something that could transform the world. But then we started trying to raise funding. Every VC conversation ended the same way: "Your idea is too big" "Your customer segment is too ill-defined" "Governments are too slow to work with" "The built world's profit margins are too low" And my absolute favorite: "Your idea is good but it's impossible" Yet through all of this, Bertie Wright and I never once doubted our vision to create a new data utility. We knew what was possible. Fast forward a year, now when we show customers what we can do their response isn't doubt, not anymore. It's shock. Shock at what's actually possible. The result? Incredible customer traction, growing markets across the entire globe, visibility into global trends and local risk that nobody thought they could see, and a new foundational data utility that works across markets. Had a funny moment today at Davos on the final day of WEF. An investor asked me what the biggest challenge was when we look for investment. My response was simple: "Investors didn't believe that we could do it" His response brought everything full circle: "When you told me what you did, I thought the same thing... until you showed me the report on China that you guys created.” The beauty? We are post revenue and built this #bootstrapping. Yes, it was hard; but I know we’re going to change the world. Shout out to all those that believed in us Tod Hynes Glenn McCarthy Autodesk Morten Krogh-Moe Petter Egesund

Our CEO, Russ W., sat down at the #WEF to discuss energy and AI. Link below to listen to the full conversation. We are incredibly hopeful about how AI can advance energy development. We are in the field with developers, helping them understand local regulations, the pipeline of projects in a given region, and the friendliness of local jurisdictions toward energy development. Please reach out to learn more about how we can help get your solar/wind/BESS built, and jumpstart a new era of clean energy development! #energy #Davos #solar

Our technology enables us to quickly and efficiently access any jurisdiction, uncovering key decisions, projects, and policies. Typically, our clients request a comprehensive analysis—examining prevailing policies, proposed projects, and other key developments—without focusing on the specific legislative body or session that produced them. However, one of our system's unique advantages is its ability to trace policies/decisions/projects back to their sources. From there, we can analyze the discussions or context surrounding them. This means we can identify key outcomes and understand the processes, debates, and stakeholders that shaped them. To bear this out, this week we explored the City of Boston’s 193rd Home Rule legislative session. In Boston, home rule legislative sessions occur when the city petitions the Massachusetts Legislature for approval to enact policies or make changes that exceed its local authority. These sessions are essential for addressing Boston-specific challenges, such as zoning adjustments, infrastructure initiatives, or revenue generation, while navigating the constraints of state oversight. We used our technology to generate a full report, and see what was proposed: -- One-third of the session’s petitions focused on age waivers for police recruitment, reflecting broader difficulties in maintaining a diverse and representative force. -- A major reorganization of the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) was proposed to shift its focus from urban renewal to equity-driven community development. -- Innovative petitions combined affordable housing projects with public services, such as library branches in Dorchester and the West End. Find the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eg9r9Mug #Boston #PropTech #AI #Massachusetts #AI

At ArtifexAI, we’re kicking off 2025 with a few New Year’s resolutions: to continue transforming public records into actionable data for our customers, reshape how developers, citizens, and investors interact with government data, and make greater use of this space! This year, LinkedIn will be our primary platform for sharing updates on our progress, uncovering and highlighting compelling development stories, and offering insights into the evolving landscape of development and government technology. We’re excited to share more with you soon! For our first announcement of the year: we’re thrilled to share that ArtifexAI has been selected for the Climate Scale-Up 2025 Cohort. It’s an honor to join this prestigious group of innovative companies, and we look forward to connecting with fellow innovators at Davos! A special shout-out to Seema Gupta for her incredible work ahead of the conference.?