We build AI for small teams
Small businesses run on a handful of people doing everything. We build AI that takes the repetitive part of that work, while your data stays under your own accounts.
Big-company AI projects don't fit a five-person team
Most AI consultancies are built for companies with an IT department and a six-month project budget. A small business needs one thing that works next week, built on the tools it already pays for.
So we keep projects small: one automation, one assistant, one explainer video. Each piece has to earn its keep before we suggest the next one, and you own whatever we build.
Before Hyix, we spent years building AI systems across fintech, HR tech, and SaaS. The work that stuck was always the work where we knew the client's world well enough to know what would break. That's the standard we hold for yours.
What we believe about AI and business
Builders, not resellers
We don't sell software licenses or take vendor commissions. We build systems your business owns and runs.
Evidence over enthusiasm
AI isn't magic. We're honest about what's ready, what's overhyped, and where your real ROI will come from.
Partnership over projects
The best results come from long-term relationships. We're most effective when we grow with you.
Speed matters
Every month without a working AI system is money left on the table. We move fast without sacrificing quality.
Explore → Engineer → Elevate
Every engagement follows the same three phases, whether it's a two-week assessment or a monthly partnership.
Explore
We start with deep listening — understanding your business, your team, your goals, and your constraints. No assumptions.
Engineer
We build the strategy, automations, or agents that match your actual needs — using the right tools for your specific context.
Elevate
We launch, monitor, iterate, and continuously improve. The work doesn't stop when the first version ships.
Meet the engineers doing the work
Keith Groves
Founder & CEO
Oceanside, CA
Full-stack engineer and founder specializing in agentic AI systems, MCP (Model Context Protocol), and developer tooling. Creator of the Enact Protocol — an open-source standard for AI agent tool discovery. Former CTO who led a 7-person engineering team delivering a security-critical fintech platform processing $200M+ in cross-chain crypto transactions.
Highlights
- Built and architected AI automation solutions across fintech, HR tech, and SaaS
- Creator of the Enact Protocol for AI agent tool interoperability
- Former CTO at Defispot — $200M+ in processed transactions
- Java Board Member & Instructor at UC San Diego Extended Studies
- B.S. Computer Science — CSU Monterey Bay
Rene Reyes
Partner & AI Solutions Architect
San Diego, CA
Software engineering leader with a 25-year career spanning Motorola, Toyota, and Boeing. Founder and Executive Director of Stackit, an AI-driven development shop that ships extraordinary products for high-growth companies with the discipline and ownership of an in-house team. Rene works closely with clients to uncover the real pain points behind the ask, then architects AI solutions that fit their actual needs and leads the teams that build them.
Highlights
- Partners with clients to uncover pain points and architect solutions for their real needs
- Founder & Executive Director of Stackit, an AI-first development shop
- 25-year engineering career across Motorola, Toyota, and Boeing
- Builds and leads high-performing engineering teams
Join Our Team
We're growing and looking for builders who care about doing great work and helping clients succeed with AI.
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We take on a small number of clients at a time. If we can't make a real difference for your business, we'll tell you on the first call.
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