Daniel Willems

CorePilot

Product Engineer

Fist Bump

Co-Founder

TYB.AI

Ever find yourself trying to balance one kid’s endless homework with another who’s always looking for something new to do? We do too! 

That’s why, as a family, we decided to build TYB.AI, an educational platform that’s all about meeting kids where they’re at—whether they’re craving more challenges or need some extra support.

I’ve been a software developer for over a decade, and when my kids’ learning needs didn’t quite fit the typical solutions, we figured, why not create something that could? TYB.AI is designed to make learning fun, engaging, and tailored to each kid’s unique needs. It’s a family project with a big vision: to one day grow TYB.AI into a non-profit dedicated to helping kids everywhere.

This is a side venture for us, but it’s a passion we’re excited to share with other parents and educators. If you’re curious about what we’re building, or if you know a kid who could benefit from a little extra support and challenge in their learning journey, feel free to reach out.

Founder | A Dad Making Education Fun

Lanier Web Development

Ready to build that AI application? 

My team can build a prototype or a production application. 

We specializes in building custom web applications and websites. Our team of experienced developers and designers are dedicated to helping our clients build powerful, scalable websites and applications that drive business growth.

I founded the company as well as lead the development, direction, and team.

Founder | Owner

FunnelAmplified

Director Of Technology

Lead Developer

Yip Yip Inc.

Yip Yip Technologies is a web application development company.

We have helped companies with every step of the web development process. Some clients come to us with a problem. Others come to us with a vision for a solution.

I lead the development team and managed multiple clients and software projects.

Director of Technology

Luckie & Company

Helping the Luckie team tell our client's stories through web applications.  

Building responsive web application that use the latest technologies, but always with a focus on connecting with the customer.

Finished my time at Luckie as Lead Developer and architect on https://nativeamerica.travel/

Web Developer

PortraitPost

PortraitPost used metrics and intangibles to define personalities and match cultures.

Built the web application
Developed deployment pipeline

Collaborated with design and development team around the world to launch application to dozens of universities.

Supported sales and marketing
Helped the founding team with business development and customer discovery.

Left when business shutdown in 2015

Upwave Divsion of Turner Broadcasting System

Worked with the team to build a responsive web application in the health and wellness space.

Used agile methodologies such as test driven development and pair programing. 

Turner closed Upwave in May of 2014.

HealthCarrot

Tech startup in the wellness sector.

Verifying user activity to reimburse gym membership from employer. 

The goal was to incentivize healthy behavior.

Developed admin and user web platform
Built mobile application for IOS, Android and Windows phone.

Created sales and marketing strategy via web and LinkedIn.

Company eventually closed in 2014 due to pursuing new opportunities.

Co-Founder | Web Developer | Sales

Helping the aviation industry "take off" into the future with AI. (pun intended)

At CorePilot, I work on innovative solutions that empower aviation companies with AI through cutting-edge technology. I’m excited to be part of a team that’s shaping the next chapter of aviation.

I also share insights on technology, AI, education, and language—topics I’m passionate about and actively exploring. 

Outside of my full-time role, I’m building an AI-driven education platform aimed at making learning engaging and accessible for kids worldwide.

Always open to connect with people that want to talk AI, tech, and software.

I’m a 3x founder with exits who’s spent my career driving founder-led growth — building systems that create real conversations, accelerate pipeline, and grow revenue.

Today, I serve as Head of Strategic Partnerships at Homegrown, where I help drive growth by designing and implementing partner strategies to increase top-of-funnel volume and boost conversion rates. 

It’s relationship-building backed by systems thinking — built fast, focused, and ready to scale.

I'm also the co-founder of Fist Bump, where we help CEOs, consultants, and coaches implement founder-led growth systems — the kind that turn reputation into revenue.

These aren’t marketing campaigns or brand plays. They’re full-funnel growth systems designed to:

 👉🏽 Start more real conversations

👉🏽 Create more qualified sales activity

👉🏽 Close more of the right clients, faster

Here’s what that looks like for a real customer:

➡️ Daily content and targeted connection request growth
➡️ 100+ strategic comments weekly to drive visibility
➡️ Virtual coffee invites to engaged leads
➡️ Ask prospects to be guest on podcast that opens real sales convos (not influencer fluff)
➡️ Follow-up strategy that turns guests into keynote clients — and keynote clients into consulting engagements
➡️ Multi-channel content distribution from every episode - email, blog, social
➡️ Targeted ad boosting to warm the pipeline and drive conversions

The result? A visibility engine that doesn’t just generate noise — it fills the pipeline with ready-to-buy relationships.

Whether I’m building growth plays inside Homegrown or deploying founder-led visibility systems through Fist Bump, here’s what I do best:

👊🏽 See opportunities early
👊🏽 Build go-to-network strategies that convert
👊🏽 And execute with the urgency of a founder

If you’re the face of your company — a founder, CEO, or consultant — and you’re tired of generic growth playbooks, let’s talk. You don’t need more content. You need a Founder-Led Growth system that turns your reputation into revenue.

I don’t run sales like a VP. I build systems like a founder — fast, focused, and built to scale.

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