Joel Waldman
Founder at YakAI.co | Scaling Home Service Businesses with AI
- Role
- Founder at Yak Ai
- Location
- Columbus, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Joel Waldman
I’m the Founder and CEO of Yak AI, where we’re reimagining how small businesses in the home services sector can scale using AI technology. Over the years, I’ve worked with more than 100 organizations, from Fortune 10 powerhouses to lean startups, helping them grow smarter by solving real-world problems with practical, data-driven solutions.At heart, I’m a storyteller. I believe data is the narrative thread that powers the future. Whether it’s in tech, professional sports, healthcare, automotive, or real estate, I’ve helped companies uncover and act on the insights hiding in plain sight.I’m especially passionate about real estate, particularly vacation rentals. I see massive opportunity for innovation in the space and love using data to maximize property performance while delivering standout guest experiences.When I’m not deep in dashboards or rethinking customer journeys, you’ll find me chasing the next great taco. It’s the simple joys that keep me grounded in a fast-moving world.
Experience
Founder
Apr 2025 — Present · Columbus, OH, US
Yak AI is transforming how home service businesses grow.We help contractors scale with tailored growth systems that combine local SEO, conversational and voice AI, and real-time customer engagement. Whether you\'re a plumber, roofer, cleaner, or handyman, Yak AI captures, qualifies, and converts leads automatically—so you can stay focused on the work, not the follow-up.Built for business owners who can’t afford to miss a lead, Yak AI delivers smart, hands-free growth without the extra overhead.Ready to grow while you work?Visit YakAI.co
Education
The University of Toledo
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Chemistry, Biology
2008 — 2012
Bowling Green State University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
2012 — 2015
Skills
- Research
- Statistics
- Microsoft Office
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Business Intelligence
- Biotechnology
- Business Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Data Visualization
- Clinical Research
- Graphic Design
- Teamwork
- Data Analysis
- Chemistry
- Leadership
- Management
- Photoshop
- Customer Service
- User Interface Design
- Microstrategy Development
- Time Management
- Microsoft Word
- Big Data
- Tableau
- Public Speaking
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