
Leading the New Era
Meet the dedicated team driving New Era AI. As a multi-disciplined team of professional with careers that span in agriculture, energy, finance, government, healthcare, supply chain and logistics, and tech, we are very comfortable in saying that we have the capacity and experience to help a broad range of companies and orgs.

Cal Leung
Partner, 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.

Deji Erinle
Partner, AI Maven
Deji 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
Partner, 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 to life. He specializes in strategic planning and innovative problem solving.

Drea Valim
Partner, AI Connector
Drea is a relationship builder at heart, with a sharp instinct for uncovering human needs and translating them into strategies that help organizations unlock their full potential—whether through AI or mental wellbeing. With a background in behavioral science, mental health innovation, B2B, B2C, and enterprise training, she’s passionate about leveraging AI to improve how people think, work, communicate, and thrive. Drea specializes in translating organizational goals into AI-aligned strategies that enhance resilience, reduce risk, and drive scalable ROI. She believes the key to successful AI integration isn’t just the tech—it’s the people, culture, and clarity behind it. As an AI Connector, she helps teams and organizations navigate change with empathy, precision, and a touch of magic. Whether she’s co-designing solutions with clients or sparking the next big idea over a coffee chat, Drea brings positivity, heart, hustle, and a human-first lens to every challenge.

Simon Loewen
Partner, 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.