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Leader in AI

Backed by Tim Draper, a Scout Fund for Peter Thiel with 9+ Patents

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AI Powered Intelligence for Smarter Marketing

Hawke.AI

Hawke.AI is an advanced marketing analytics platform that provides real-time insights and automated reporting to help businesses optimize their digital marketing strategies. By leveraging AI, it monitors key performance metrics and alerts users to potential issues, ensuring proactive management and data-driven decision-making.

Learn more at Hawke.AI

smart selfies for networking

SelfTact.com

SelfTact.com is a personal CRM app for iOS and Android. Simply take a selfie with a new lead or contact, use facial recognition to connect or manually enter contact details and send an AI generated text, email or cal invite. See where you met and make AI introductions with up to 5 contacts in one click.

Learn more at SelfTact.com

smart marketing for underdogs

HelloWoofy.com

HelloWoofy.com is a smart marketing platform that uses AI to automate social media and content creation for small businesses and entrepreneurs. It helps users efficiently schedule posts, generate relevant content, and optimize campaigns across various digital channels.

Learn more at HelloWoofy.com

Chrome Extension

The chrome extension allowed members to autocomplete using AI anywhere a form field existed on any website and also create, schedule and post articles. See Demo.

Augmented Reality

Members could drag and drop content from their library using their mobile phone to a virtual timeline in a collaborate environment by sending a meeting link. See Demo.

Virtual Town

Members can drive around a virtual town with features represented by buildings for a fun, creative experience especially for work from home marketers. See Demo.

Create. Schedule. Post.

HelloWoofy is a social media scheduler that helps underdogs aka small business owners build their communities online organically. The platform also allows posting to other channels. See Demo.

Generative AI

Started in 2019, HelloWoofy created its own technology to allow members to type and automagically let the AI complete the sentence, suggest perfect emojis and hashtags and more. See Demo.

Amazon Alexa

Working alongside the Alexa team, HelloWoofy created a scheduler to create, schedule and post video or static image briefings (like posts) with links, media and text to any smart speaker. See Demo.

For the inner entrepreneur

Common Room Fireplace App

Common Room Fireplace is an app designed for entrepreneurs seeking a calming yet energizing ambiance, perfect for collaborative environments. Enjoy customizable fire crackling sounds, switch between fireplace animations, and set the mood with jazz or orchestral music, making it an ideal addition to any workspace or setting where a warm, inviting atmosphere is desired.

Download for Apple Devices

iOS. watchOS. tvS.

The Common Room Fireplace app was designed for on the go use or cozying up at home by the Apple TV.

Fireplace + Music Apps

Works with any music app, simply start the music of choice and open the fireplace app to control the crackle type, volume of crackle and lighting.

For Anywhere

Create the perfect romantic date night, coworking ambience or meditation environment.

more than just a notebook

JotDrive

JotDrive was an iPad app designed to mimic a desktop with piles of paper, notebooks and sketch books a creative can write on, drag sticky notes and PDFs for a creative experience.

visual project management

Wrkbench / Canvs

Wrkbench was a project management platform designed for creatives to drag, drop and form projects, files and people virtually on a limitless canvas. Backed by Brian S. Cohen (first investors in Pinterest), Jeff Pulver, and other notable angel investors.

7500+

Product Demos Across Support, Sales

9+

Patents in AI, Compliance, Media, etc.

5

Startups Built in a Over a Decade as an Entrepreneur

$5M

Raised + Revenue in Career Across Multiple Projects

Always be creating

Patents

🔹 Content Similarity Determination System & Method (11,176,622)
🔹 Content Similarity Determination System & Method (11,699,195)
🔹 Emoji Recommendation System and Method (11,115,356)
🔹 Emoji Recommendation System and Method (12,034,683)
🔹 Emoji Recommendation System and Method (11,646,984)
🔹 Smart Speaker Media Network System and Method (11,575,723)
🔹 Automatic Contact Sharing and Connection System and Method (11,907,502)
🔹 Automatic Contact Sharing and Connection System and Method (20240281115)
🔹 AR Media Timeline Management & Interaction System & Method (20240281107)

Always Be Learning

Education

Diploma:
🔹 West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North

Degree:
🔹 New York Institute of Technology, Small Business and Entrepreneurship (BS)

Certificates:
🔹 IBM: Product Management Essentials [Certificate]
🔹 Draper University - Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship [Certificate]
🔹 Founder University by Jason Calacanis [Completed]
🔹 Harvard Business School: AI Essentials in Business [In Progress]
🔹 Product School: Artificial Intelligence for Product Certification (AIPC)™ [In Progress]
🔹 IBM AI Product Manager Professional Certificate [In Progress]
🔹 IBM: Generative AI for Product Managers Specialization [In Progress]
🔹 Google: UX Design [In Progress]
🔹 Wharton: Entrepreneurship Specialization [In Progress]
🔹 SAP: SAP Technology Consultant Professional Certificate [In Progress]
🔹 Stanford: The AI Awakening: Implications for the Economy and Society [In Progress]

Always be creating

About Me

Arjun Rai is a dynamic bi-coastal entrepreneur, product inventor, and tech innovator, currently living between New York City and San Francisco. Originally from West Windsor, New Jersey (aka Princeton Junction), Arjun’s entrepreneurial spirit was sparked at a young age, leading him to launch his first startup at the age of 16. By 33, he had founded or worked on five companies, raised significant capital, including investments from Tim Draper and Peter Thiel’s Scout Fund 1517, and scaled ventures one of which to seven-figures in total revenues.

Arjun’s journey into entrepreneurship began in high school when he networked with some of the most well-known entrepreneurs, worked on several projects, and even launched his own ventures. After graduating, he pursued higher education at the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) in 2011, where he majored in Small Business and Entrepreneurship at the School of Management. While still a freshman, he founded Fuelbrite, a social media agency aimed at helping small businesses and startups. Around the same time, he created TheBizDen, a student-focused organization.

Following a pivotal internship at a PR and ad agency in 2012, Arjun recognized the growing demand for tech solutions that would enable better digital collaboration. This insight led him to raise a seed round and launch Wrkbench.io, a virtual workspace designed for creatives and visual thinkers. Wrkbench.io enabled users to communicate through visual conversations, a concept that gained traction with investors and early adopters alike.

As Arjun deepened his understanding of the startup landscape, he identified another gap in the market—social media management for small and medium-sized businesses. In response, he launched Woofy, a social media management platform powered by artificial intelligence. Woofy was designed to simplify digital marketing efforts by providing AI-driven solutions that helped businesses manage and optimize their social media presence. Through this venture, Arjun honed his skills in go-to-market strategies, product ownership, and roadmap planning, driving growth while operating on lean budgets.

With over 12 years of experience as a serial head of AI products at various tech startups, Arjun has become known for his ability to scale businesses from the ground up, often serving thousands of customers with minimal resources. His track record includes raising seven figures in capital, developing groundbreaking patented technologies, and being featured in major media outlets such as Entrepreneur Magazine, Forbes, Inc Magazine, Yahoo!, NASDAQ, Meet the Drapers TV, and Small Business Trends.

As a product inventor, Arjun holds 8+ patents, showcasing his innovative approach to solving real-world problems. His patents include systems and methods for content similarity determination, emoji recommendation, smart speaker media networks, and AR media timeline management, among others. His inventions reflect his passion for pushing the boundaries of what technology can achieve, particularly in AI, automation, and media.

In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, Arjun is an avid networker and community builder. He has built and nurtured communities within the tech and creative industries.

Arjun’s continuous commitment to learning is evident through his ongoing education in AI and product management. He is currently pursuing certifications from leading institutions, including:

🔹 Product School: Artificial Intelligence for Product Certification (AIPC)™
🔹 Wharton: Entrepreneurship Specialization
🔹 IBM: Generative AI for Product Managers Specialization
🔹 IBM: AI Product Manager Professional Certificate
🔹 SAP: Technology Consultant Professional Certificate
🔹 Stanford: The AI Awakening: Implications for the Economy and Society

Whether leading teams, inventing new products, or networking with industry pioneers, Arjun remains driven by his passion for innovation and his desire to modernize industries through technology. His experience in raising capital, scaling companies, and bringing patented products to market has made him a sought-after leader and advisor in the tech space.

When he’s not building his next venture, Arjun can often be found traveling the world, experimenting in the kitchen as a fusion chef, or honing his skills as a carpenter. Oh and he's got a cute little 8 year old puppy, Snoopy!

📍 NYC 🗽 / SF 🌉

Contact Me:
📧 Arjun@SelfTact.com
📧 Arjun@Hawke.AI
📧 Arjun@HelloWoofy.com
📧 A@ArjunRai.me