We’re building a decentralized platform where communities can develop, share, and profit from AI that solves real problems – turning artificial intelligence into practical solutions for everyone.
The next wave of AI innovation will come from communities and experts who understand real-world needs.
We're making this possible by:
Making advanced AI capabilities accessible to all
Enabling practical solution development at any scale
Creating sustainable value from knowledge sharing
Ensuring AI development aligns with community values
Vision & Impact
The Boise Advantage
From our base in Idaho's emerging tech hub, we bridge Silicon Valley innovation with America's diverse economic landscape – creating unique advantages for building practical, accessible AI:
Real-World Testing
Direct partnerships with diverse local businesses
Rapid feedback across healthcare, education, manufacturing, agriculture
Validation through strong community relationships
1.
Development Efficiency
Cost-effective operations extending runway
Growing technical talent pool & strategic university partnerships
Leadership in emerging tech ecosystem
2.
Policy Innovation
Active collaboration with state policymakers
Practical approach to AI regulation
Focus on ethical, community-aligned development
3.
Leadership
Ben Parisi
Founder, Chief Vision Officer & CEO
Ben brings unique perspective to the AI revolution through his background in:
AI systems research and implementation
Business automation and optimization
Nonprofit and community development
International team leadership
His experience working with organizations of all kinds informs our approach to making AI accessible and practical for everyone.
Advisory Board
We’re assembling world-class advisors including:
AI Visionary
An industry leader to guide our technical strategy, ensuring our platform remains cutting-edge while focusing on real-world applications.
Intelligence Architect
An expert in knowledge management and collaborative systems to help create a robust framework for global collective intelligence.
Web3 Pioneer
A decentralized systems expert to shape our platform's architecture and economy, ensuring true decentralization and scalability.
If you would be a good fit for our team, get in touch at +1 (208) 918-1801 or ben@benten.ai.
Our Values
Practical Innovation
We unite diverse perspectives to create solutions that deliver immediate value while building toward broader possibilities.
Open Development
Our commitment to transparency extends from our code to operations, enabling informed participation & trust.
Community First
We measure success by the concrete value we create for those we serve, leading with empathy and commitment.