About Joshua8.AI
We help businesses take control of their AI by offering customized tuning and deployment services.
The Story Behind Joshua8.ai
Our name, Joshua8.ai, draws inspiration from a historical event recorded in the ancient text of Joshua, chapter 8. In this account, Joshua, a skilled leader, devises a clever ambush to capture the city of Ai. After an initial setback, his strategic retreat lures the enemy out, allowing hidden forces to seize and secure the city—a triumph of intellect and planning.
Joshua: Symbolizes strategic leadership and innovative thinking.
8: Refers to the chapter detailing this victory through adaptability.
.ai: Nods to the city of Ai while aligning with artificial intelligence, reflecting our mission to conquer complex challenges with smart solutions.
Joshua8.ai embodies this legacy of strategy and success, empowering businesses to overcome obstacles with cutting-edge AI technology.
Our Mission
Tailored AI for every process, cloud or local. We believe businesses deserve complete control over their AI investments—from model selection to deployment strategy. Explore services.
Jim Smith, Managing Member
Jim Smith spent the past two decades investing in technology companies for a strategic investment firm, and as a consultant for venture capital, private equity, and corporations. Dr. Smith led over 20 investments in the semiconductor, power, RF/software defined radio, SATCOM, and security sectors and continues today as an individual investor in these spaces.
He previously held VP, engineering and director of technology roles with Fortune 500 companies including L-3 Communications, Honeywell and AlliedSignal. He co-founded Transparent Networks, a silicon-valley based developer of switches for all optical networks. Early in his career, Dr. Smith, a registered professional engineer, developed a number of MEMS-based technologies and components at Sandia National Laboratories. He has held board positions in the technology industry with companies such as Silicon Sense, WiSpry, Etherstack, Hypres, PlusN, and Tendril Networks. He earned his Ph.D. in engineering from Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Smith also earned an MBA, is a senior member of the IEEE, and is a licensed commercial pilot (AMEL and UAS).
The Problem We Solve
95% of AI investments fail because they're unfocused.
According to MIT research, the vast majority of generative AI pilots fail to deliver measurable returns. Why? Lack of focus, poor implementation, dependency on unstable providers, and insufficient customization.
We address the root cause by ensuring your AI is purpose-built, fully controlled, and aligned with your actual business processes. Explore our services.
Our Values
🎯 Focus
We prioritize targeted, measurable AI solutions over broad, unfocused implementations.
🔒 Control
Your AI, your rules. Complete ownership and transparency in every deployment.
🤝 Partnership
We don't just build and leave—we partner with you for long-term success.