VerifyLocal is building a patent-pending Truth Layer for physical-world transactions — a 4-stage SLM/VLM inference funnel that ensures data integrity in local commerce. Headquartered in Milford, Connecticut, the company is heading into its 2026 pilot, actively growing its technical team and partnerships across the New Haven and broader Northeast tech ecosystem.
Founder
PhD in Systems Engineering with a focus on neural networks and optimization; 30+ years applying mathematical rigor to adaptive control systems. Specialist in heuristics, genetic algorithms, and evolutionary optimization for reliable, scalable real-world problems. Main inventor on VerifyLocal's provisional patent portfolio.
Acting CTO
Johns Hopkins (B.S. Physics, B.A. Mathematics); M.S. from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Biomedical Science) and Erasmus University Rotterdam (Neuroscience). Genius coder; designs and ships VerifyLocal's database and core systems.
Founding Engineer & Head of Platform
Owner of VerifyLocal's creator, business, and admin dashboards, design system, and frontend implementation. Architects and maintains the platform's API integrations across Google Places, Twilio, and the AI inference stack. Engages through Mintlooks LLC.
Productions Lead
“Turning ideas into execution.” Alek thrives at the intersection of creativity and operations. From managing productions to building efficient workflows and supporting strategic growth, he enjoys solving complex problems and helping ambitious ideas become reality.
Marketplace Manager
Owner of VerifyLocal's visual identity, brand storytelling, and content. A freelance videographer and photographer who's worked with world-class athletes and musicians, he brings the marketing instinct and creative polish that turns the platform into something people actually want to use. Drives social, video, and the public face of the product.
Lead Infrastructure & DevOps
Owner of VerifyLocal's server infrastructure, deployment pipeline, and source repository. 15-year working relationship with the founder, providing the team's deepest operational continuity.
Investor inquiries: Tony. Engineering & technology: Alex.