AI Evolution at Work
The name exelixi is inspired by the Greek word “ἐξέλιξις” (exelixi), meaning evolution or progression. At exelixi, we are all about advancing businesses through AI-driven transformation, helping them evolve into smarter, more efficient, and future-ready enterprises. Just like the process of evolution, we believe in continuous improvement, adaptation, and growth, driving our clients forward with cutting-edge AI solutions.
We empower enterprises to unlock their full potential through the transformative power of artificial intelligence. With a deep commitment to innovation and excellence, our mission is to deliver cutting-edge AI solutions that drive meaningful, impactful results for businesses.
As an AI studio of experts, we are founded on the belief that AI should be both accessible and transformative. We craft a comprehensive suite of tools and services designed to help companies streamline operations, improve decision-making, and remain competitive by leveraging the full potential of AI. We collaborate closely with businesses to integrate AI into their workflows seamlessly, solving complex challenges with scale and efficiency.
At Exelixi AI, we don’t just offer technology – we create the future. Partner with us to push the boundaries of what’s possible with AI.
Board of Advisors
Dr. Altman is the Max L. Heine Professor Emeritus of Finance at the Stern School of Business, New York University, and Director of the Credit and Fixed Income Research Program at the NYU Salomon Center. Dr. Altman has an international reputation as an expert on corporate bankruptcy and credit risk analysis. He was named Laureate 1984 by the Hautes Études Commerciales Foundation in Paris for his accumulated works on corporate distress prediction models and awarded the Graham & Dodd Scroll for 1985 by the Financial Analysts Federation for his work on Default Rates and High Yield Corporate Debt. Dr. Altman is the creator of the world-famous Altman Z-Score Model, perhaps the most popular analytic method for determining the probability of default of global corporations.
In 2005, Dr. Altman was named one of the “100 Most Influential People in Finance” by Treasury & Risk Management magazine and is frequently quoted in the popular press and on network TV.
Dr. Altman has been an advisor to many financial institutions including Merrill Lynch, Salomon Brothers, Citigroup, RiskMetrics Group, (MSCI, Inc.), Paulson & Co., and Franklin Templeton. Dr. Altman was a Founding Trustee of the Museum of American Finance and was Chairman of the Board of the Interschool's orchestras of New York, and current advisor to Golub Capital, a prominent private debt lender.
Dr. Walter Gontarek serves as chairperson of the AI Advisory Board. Walt is the CEO/Chair of Channel Digital, the parent of a FCA regulated provider of non-dilutive capital to the innovation economy. He also serves as Chair of Wiserfunding, which provides automated data-driven underwriting, portfolio management and regulatory solutions for confident SME lending decisions. He is also on the Board of Apollo-backed Catalina Holdings UK regulated insurer. He is a visiting fellow at Cranfield University and an Honorary Professor for Fintech at the University of Aberdeen. He holds a doctorate from Cranfield University in Finance.
Gary brings over two decades of leadership experience in financial services. He was most recently Chief Operations Officer of CNA, a $13B publicly traded U.S. insurer. Prior to that, he spent 13 years at Apollo- backed Catalina Holdings in a range of roles, including Group COO, where he oversaw 30 completed transactions.
A Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society since 2006, Gary brings deep expertise in data and analytics, M&A and integration, and operational transformation. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa and an MBA from NYU Stern, where he has also taught graduate-level courses in statistics and data analysis. He currently serves on the board of Bermuda-based Fleming Insurance Companies and advises global insurance and technology firms on strategy, acquisition and execution.
Why Choose Exelixi AI Studio?
With our AI Factory process, you get more than just a solution – you get a partner committed to your long-term success. Our enterprise-ready approach ensures that every stage, from ideation to scale deployment and continuous optimization, is handled with precision, transparency, and focus on delivering real business value. We take pride in our robust, end-to-end process that makes AI adoption seamless and impactful for your organization.