Meet the Team

Jay Maru

Founder & Lead Trainer

Jay Maru is an AI Transformation Partner, the Founder of Beyond AI, and the Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Innovation Portal. As the winner of the inaugural Hatch-a-thon, Jay is recognized for his ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical, high-impact business solutions. He serves as a friendly guide for mid-market companies, helping them move from being reactive and overloaded to becoming AI-first, scalable, and energized. With over a decade of experience in data strategy and AI development, Jay focuses on much more than just "plugging in tools"; he takes the time to truly understand the pulse of a business to build custom systems that feel like a natural extension of the team. He is deeply driven by a mission to stop smart people from wasting their "intelligent bandwidth" on repetitive tasks, giving them the space to reclaim their time for creative, strategic work. Through Beyond Training, Jay empowers professionals to move past the hype and into immediate implementation, teaching them how to map workflows, architect systems, and orchestrate AI agents. Whether he is leading a hands-on workshop or consulting for a large enterprise, Jay's heart is in helping organizations bridge the gap between "what's possible" and "what works," ensuring they don't just keep up with the future—they define it.