Boaz Descalo
I build and scale applied AI systems for B2B companies. Today I run Node8, where we partner with teams from early-stage startups to public companies to move from AI strategy to production implementation and measurable adoption.
Our work spans use-case selection, roadmap design, technical architecture, build execution, and rollout. I also advise a small number of startups in AI infrastructure and vertical AI, and host Build AI and Agents At Work, communities for hundreds of AI leaders, operators, and founders shipping real AI systems inside their organizations.
This gives me a unique view of how AI is actually being adopted across organizations, from OpenAI and leading tech companies to large financial institutions, healthcare organizations, traditional industries, and the most innovative startups.
Work History
| Node8 | Founder and Chief AI Officer | 2023 - present |
| Build AI | Community Host | 2025 - present |
| Agents At Work | Community Host | 2025 - present |
| Curvalux UK | Co-founder and Head of Product | 2020 - 2023 |
| Finheroes | Founder and CEO | 2019 - 2020 |
| Intel | Manager, AI Products | 2015 - 2019 |
| Lantiq (Acquired by Intel) | AI Engineering Manager | 2013 - 2015 |
| Sigma Designs | ML Engineer | 2010 - 2013 |
More background
My work focuses on helping organizations build responsible, high-impact AI systems. I specialize in LLM implementation and agentic AI in regulated environments.
- Industry impact: Led AI adoption across finance, insurance, critical infrastructure, ecommerce, and healthcare. Helped ship technologies and platforms now used by billions globally.
- Education: MBA in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (Tel Aviv University), BSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering (Technion).
Advisory
I advise investors, institutions, and AI-native startups on AI product strategy, technical execution, and go-to-market decisions that improve speed to value.
| Primary Venture Partners | AI Expert |
| Cornell Tech | Industry Advisor |
| IEEE | Committee Member |
| Various AI Infra and Vertical AI B2B Startups | Advisor |
Community Building
I run AI communities with hundreds of founders, operators, and enterprise leaders, creating practical collaboration across startups and global organizations implementing AI.
Companies in the Community
A sample of organizations represented across Build AI and Agents At Work.
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Get in touch
You can email me directly or reach out on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you!
Here's what I can help with:
▸AI strategy & implementation - I work with organizations adopting AI in real-world systems.
Through Node8, I help B2B teams ship AI across GTM, operations, and product development.
▸Advisory - I actively advise a few select startups
I advise a small number of founders in AI infrastructure and vertical AI, with a focus on AI strategy, and access to enterprise customers.
Reach out directly to see if it's a fit.
▸Communities - I host events for operators and founders shipping real AI systems
Build AI: Practical sessions for builders and operators. Join
Agents At Work: Community for practical agents, workflows, and adoption. Join
▸Investing - I actively invest in early-stage and growth-stage companies.
Early stage: AI infra startups I work with and know closely.
Growth VC: Investments through my VC partners.
Growth PE: B2B SaaS with $3-30M ARR, 20%+ YoY growth, strong retention, capital-efficient (<1x ARR burn), bootstrapped or near-bootstrapped.
▸Speaking - I speak at operator-focused events about practical AI adoption
I speak to operators about practical AI adoption and what actually works in the enterprise.