Dan Fairbanks

About Dan Fairbanks

I\'m Dan Fairbanks, Co-founder & CEO at Vibework. We\'re wiring the world for AI abundance: AI tools that help construction teams build data centers 2x faster, so the exponential curve hits escape velocity sooner. AI isn\'t replacing us—it\'s the ultimate leverage. Think Venn diagrams: Overlap with human smarts, but no intuition, no spiritual drive. That\'s why fulfillment beats happiness every time. I\'ve delivered aid in war zones; autonomous systems will change that forever. But only if we build with growth mindsets, not fear. From my X rants: Capitalism thrives when intelligence is cheap and energy\'s free. Vibe coding? It hybridizes SaaS for niches, not kills it. High ambition aligns teams—workers leverage AI to 10x, not hide from it. We\'re hiring software engineers who grok this: Raw intellect for hard problems in agentic systems, multi-model orchestration, and secure infra at scale. If you\'ve built something that feels like a personal R&D backpack (custom agents that compound your output), or you\'re angry at models that can\'t capture human \"why,\" DM me your wildest prototype.PS: God > no God. Exponential tech proves it. Let\'s build a better world.More unfiltered takes: https://x.com/fairbanksdan

Experience

1. CEO & Co-founder

   Vibework

   Sep 2025 — Present · Provo, UT, US

   As CEO & Co-Founder of Vibework, I am responsible for defining the vision, strategy, and execution of the first Context-Aware AI platform engineered specifically for the commercial construction industry. My leadership is focused on transforming how General Contractors and subcontractors managing $100M+ projects operate by delivering enterprise-grade security and autonomous workflow automation.My core responsibilities include- Strategic Vision & Product Leadership: Defining the roadmap and ensuring the platform maintains its focus as an AI that \"understands\" construction—mastering complex, document-heavy workflows such as Submittal Processing, RFI/Change Order Management, and Contract & Compliance Review- Driving Guaranteed ROI: Overseeing the Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) model, which is central to our go-to-market strategy. This involves ensuring our FDEs work side-by-side with client teams to build highly customized, integrated AI solutions that deliver guaranteed, measurable business value and accelerate project timelines- Enterprise Governance & Trust: Championing our security-first foundation, which includes a Zero-Trust AI framework, end-to-end encryption, and SOC 2 Type II certified infrastructure. I ensure Vibework remains the trusted platform for managing highly sensitive proprietary data and organizational knowledge within the construction sector- Market Growth & Scale: Leading the company’s efforts to partner with commercial construction leaders, drive enterprise adoption, and scale our impact across the industry by transforming administrative burdens into competitive advantages.

Education

• Code Fellows

  iOS Development Accelerator

  2014 — 2014

• Brigham Young University

  BS, Business Management

  2006 — 2009

• CIMBA, UG program

  Business

  2008 — 2008

• Startup Ignition

  Entrepreneurship

  2016 — 2016

Skills

• Entrepreneurship
• Leadership
• Core Data
• Customer Service
• Agile Application Development
• Xcode
• Ios Development
• Test Driven Development
• Uikit
• Negotiation
• Ios 8
• Social Media
• User Experience
• Swift
• Swift Payments
• Microsoft Excel
• Marketing
• Xcode 6
• Mvc Architecture
• E-Commerce
• Start-Ups
• Retail
• Objective-C