SalesE, a Virginia Beach-based AI company, has taken a significant step towards establishing itself among the Hampton Roads Tech Titans with the welcoming of new leaders Carl Hewitt and Jake Spracher. Hewitt, the new Co-Founder and Technology Architect, is the founder of the business process automation platform Decisions, while Spracher, the new Co-Founder and Head of Product Development, is a former Apple engineer. The addition of these two industry heavyweights to SalesE’s leadership team is expected to further drive the company’s mission to revolutionize sales operations for manufacturers and distributors through its AI-powered automation platform. This move signals a positive shift in the region’s entrepreneurial landscape, highlighting Hampton Roads as a hub for tech innovation.

SalesE Welcomes New Leaders

By Tim Ryan

SalesE’s New Leaders: Jake Spracher (left) and Carl Hewitt (right) Join the Team

We’ve got another reason to cheer for our local tech scene! SalesE, the Virginia Beach-based AI innovator, just welcomed two heavy-hitters to its leadership team: Carl Hewitt as Co-Founder and Technology Architect, and Jake Spracher as Co-Founder and Head of Product Development. This move signals big things for our region’s entrepreneurial landscape, and we’re here to break it down for you!

SalesE’s Recent Success

SalesE has been on a tear lately, revolutionizing sales ops for manufacturers and distributors with its AI-powered automation platform. From their recent Commonwealth Commercialization Fund grant from VIPC to a game-changing partnership with the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW), they’re proving Hampton Roads is a hotbed for innovation. Now, with Hewitt and Spracher on board, SalesE is doubling down on its mission to transform manual processes like quote responses and dynamic pricing into seamless, intelligent workflows. They are truly becoming Hampton Roads Tech Titans.

Meet the New Leaders

Carl Hewitt brings a wealth of experience, having founded and scaled Decisions, a business process automation platform, to serve Fortune 500 clients before its acquisition. His knack for aligning tech with market needs will drive SalesE’s technical vision and growth strategy. Meanwhile, Jake Spracher, a former Apple engineer and fractional CTO for startups, will steer product development, ensuring SalesE’s platform integrates flawlessly with enterprise systems. Together, they’re set to push the boundaries of sales intelligence, making our local industries more competitive on a global stage.

Impact on the Community

For the Innovate Hampton Roads community, this is a great win! SalesE’s growth means more high-tech jobs, stronger supply chains, and a spotlight on our region as a tech hub. It’s a beacon for aspiring entrepreneurs, showing that big ideas can thrive right here. Whether you’re a startup founder or a business leader, SalesE’s journey—fueled by local talent and partnerships—offers inspiration and opportunity to tap into this momentum.

Get Involved

Let’s keep rooting for SalesE as they redefine what’s possible in Hampton Roads and continue to establish themselves as Hampton Roads Tech Titans! Ready to get involved? Connect with our network and let’s drive innovation together!
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