
Leading the New Era
Meet the dedicated team driving New Era AI. Our experienced professionals bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise in AI applications across many different industries.

Cal Leung
AI Pontiff
Cal is tech adventurer driven by a lifelong curiosity of people, places, and systems. This passion has led to the exploration of how technology can solve real-world problems and shape the future of society. He specializes in strategic planning and innovative problem solving, but is perhaps best known for his love of roping along talented individuals into new (ad)ventures. As an AI enthusiast, Cal is committed to discovering how AI can bring positive change to industries and society, helping businesses and individuals implement AI to enhance performance and improve quality of life.

Simon Loewen
AI Fanatic
Simon is a strong believer in the positive impact of artificial intelligence and aims to use this technology to benefit individuals and businesses. He has worked for fourteen years in commercial horticulture, focusing on technical sales and account management. He applies his industry knowledge and practical experience to build and deploy AI-driven business solutions. Initially developing customized AI applications for the horticulture sector, including businesses such as producers, distributors, and manufacturers, Simon's objective is to make these new technologies more accessible and user-friendly, facilitating seamless integration into diverse business operations.

Deji Erinle
AI Maven
Deji Erinle brings a sharp, analytical perspective to problem-solving, an approach significantly shaped by his experience navigating the complexities of financial advisory, particularly within insolvency. This demanding background has equipped him with a keen ability to dissect intricate situations and identify crucial pathways toward clarity and efficiency. This experience fuels Deji's fascination with the potential of artificial intelligence. As an AI Maven, he explores how AI can enhance analytical capabilities, optimize complex processes, and support smarter decision-making across various domains. Leveraging his foundational knowledge in business analysis, Deji aims to apply AI tools to tackle sophisticated challenges.

Jay Wakeford
AI Architect
Jay is a technology innovator driven by a fascination with systems and a talent for converting complexity into clarity. His career spans automating supply chain processes, digital transformation, and financial trading systems—equipping him to craft intelligent solutions that adapt to evolving business needs. Drawing on this rich background, Jay crafts platforms that automate critical workflows: from real-time supply chain dashboards to market analysis tools. He also develops AI-driven frameworks that leverage multi-agent architectures and real-time data pipelines to surface actionable insights and drive tangible results. Known for his collaborative spirit, Jay enjoys brainstorming over coffee, sketching ideas on whiteboards, and rallying teams of talented innovators. He’s always ready to transform bold ideas into the next great (ad)venture. He specializes in strategic planning and innovative problem solving, but is perhaps best known for his love of roping along talented individuals into new (ad)ventures.