Alex Capecelatro

Alex Capecelatro is the Chief Executive Officer of Josh.ai, a company he co-founded in 2015 with Tim Gill. Based in Provincetown, Massachusetts, he has a strong background in artificial intelligence and technology, particularly in the realm of smart homes and natural language processing.

Professional Background

• Education: Alex attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
• Early Ventures: He began his entrepreneurial journey in middle school with a successful BMX website. His interests shifted towards physics and engineering, leading him to work as a research scientist for the government after leaving high school early.
• Previous Companies:
  • Hyphos Inc: Founded in 2011, this software company aimed to bridge online and offline interactions.
  • At The Pool: A social platform designed to connect people based on shared interests, which gained significant attention and user engagement globally.
  • Yeti: A social recommendation engine that emerged from At The Pool, focusing on local recommendations.

Josh.ai

As CEO of Josh.ai, Alex oversees the development of an AI agent designed for home automation. The platform integrates voice control with various smart home devices and features an advanced natural language processing engine. Under his leadership, Josh.ai has positioned itself as a leader in the luxury smart home market.

Community Involvement

Alex is actively involved in several boards, including:

• UCLA Engineering Alumni Board
• CEDIA (the Association for Smart Home Professionals)
• StartOut

In his personal life, he enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, skydiving, and skiing.1