Small team. Meaningful ambition.

RUN FOR AI

RUN FOR AI™ is a Nashville product studio building focused AI tools for students, farmers, filmmakers, and remote teams.

Practical AI. Real progress.

We start with one question: why isn’t there a better way to do this? Then we build it.

Learn more Get early access Building with intention. Benny launches first.

Better software starts with a better question.

Practical AI for students, farmers, filmmakers, and remote teams.

At RUN FOR AI, we don’t build tech to chase trends. We create practical, intuitive software for the everyday frustrations that get overlooked.

At RUN FOR AI, ideas start with real moments. A TikTok about farming practices drew over 10,000 views and a challenge to build the solution, which became Harvest Q. An IBM competition sparked Cine, a tool to help independent filmmakers leap ahead. A class project and a gap in corporate work life led to CUB. And Benny, our first launch, grew from seeing what college students need most: each other. We build what people need.

As a founder-led team, our priority is simple: listen closely, build deliberately, and create tools that make your daily work easier.

Founder-LedHands-OnBuilt With Intention
Software built around your actual stride—not hype.
Our Focus

Our Products

Four focused products, each made for a specific group of people.

Coming 2027

HARVEST Q

It started with a TikTok about farming practices and a challenge: ‘Why don’t you build it?’ So we are.

Made forFarmers and growers

Coming 2027

CINE

Born from an IBM competition and a simple goal: give independent filmmakers a huge leap forward.

Made forIndependent filmmakers

Coming 2027

CUB

Born from a class project and a gap we saw in how remote teams work.

Made forRemote teams

Engineered for Reliability and Scale

Our products are built with strict data guardrails, clean interfaces, and a focus on speed, accuracy, and reliability.

  1. 01 · Architecture

    Designed before it is written.

    Every product starts with the data model and integration points, so the system fits the workflow it is meant to serve.

  2. 02 · Guardrails

    Data privacy is a build step.

    Scoped access, encrypted storage, and clear boundaries on what an agent can read, store, or act on before anything ships.

  3. 03 · Deployment

    Shipped into your existing stack.

    Clean interfaces, monitored releases, and measurable uptime once the software is live in daily use.

✦ Leadership & Core Team

Four founders.
One direction.

Founder-led, hands-on, and invested in the details. We’re building a company that puts the people using our software first.

Nashville, Tennessee · Building beyond it.

Maxx Walker-Bolton, Founder & CEO

Maxx Walker-Bolton

Founder & CEO

Founder and builder dedicated to creating software that takes real friction out of daily life. At RUN FOR AI™, I focus on engineering dependable, purpose-built tools that put the everyday problem solver first.

Dr Bhagyashree Sankhla, Founder & Vice Chair

Dr Bhagyashree Sankhla

Founder & Vice Chair

Bridging clinical expertise (BHMS) and strategic business management (MBA). At RUN FOR AI™, I focus on translating complex systems into clean, practical digital tools that deliver measurable real-world outcomes.

Jude Tordue Ahom, Founder & Board Member

Jude Tordue Ahom

Founder & Board Member

Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering background focused on tech-driven operational systems. At RUN FOR AI™, I focus on translating complex industry challenges into practical, accessible digital tools that optimize daily productivity.

Ayushi Malani-Gupta, Founder & Board Member

Ayushi Malani-Gupta

Founder & Board Member

Information Engineering background with a strong commitment to human-centric technology. Focused on guiding RUN FOR AI™ to build thoughtful, forward-looking software grounded in daily business realities.

Join the Mission at RUN FOR AI

We are building the future of practical enterprise AI automation. Pipeline recruitment begins Q4 2026 with formal interview cycles commencing January 2027.

Executive & Operations

  • Chief Operating Officer (COO)
  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Product & Engineering

  • Front End Engineer
  • Back End Engineer
  • Applied AI / Machine Learning Engineer
  • Technical Product Manager (Head of Product)

Enterprise Go-To-Market & Trust

  • Enterprise Business Development / Founding Account Executive (B2B Sales)
  • Growth & Content Marketing Lead
  • Information Security & Compliance Specialist (Data Privacy & SOC 2 Readiness)
  • Customer Success / Solutions Architect

Interested in shaping enterprise AI? Submit inquiries and CVs directly to admin@runforai.com.

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