OUR MISSION
Leverage The Power of AI to Help Entrepreneurs And Their Teams Do Everything Better.
"AI For The People."
Welcome to Human Race, a helpful and hopeful place where human potential is multiplied by technology. We're here to help entrepreneurs and their teams to harness the transformative power of AI, augmenting human talent to unlock new levels of efficiency and creativity.
We believe in AI as a force multiplier, a tool to elevate and amplify the extraordinary capacity within every individual, organization, and community.
We're dyed-in-the-wool entrepreneurs with a lust for problem solving, and we bring a massive AI-powered toolkit to the task.
The Back Story
For 25 years, the founding team at Human Race have turned their shared vision into successful ventures, including building one of the fastest-growing franchises in Canadian history.
The journey has taken them through a diverse landscape of industries, including advertising, digital marketing, fintech, e-commerce, media, CPG, events, cannabis, craft brewing, grocery, entertainment, and franchising. With a strong foundation in software, sales, marketing, operations, and finance, they've developed systems that have propelled dozens of businesses to success.
Mike and Rob and their growing team are problem-solvers who see opportunities where others see roadblocks, always with a subtle wink to the lighter side of life and an enduring faith in the power of the Human Race.
WHO WE ARE
Meet the Team
Michael is a seasoned entrepreneur, with nearly 30 years of business building experience, ranging from marketing and media to cannabis and craft beer. He brings a mix of practical business acumen and a progressive perspective on the role of AI in shaping the future of commerce.
MICHAEL BUDD
CO-FOUNDER + CEO
CO-FOUNDER + COO
ROBERT RANSON
Robert is a 35-year startup veteran, master sales professional, and AI trail blazer. From publicly traded FinTech to international franchising, his ventures are driven by innovative applications of technology. He is obsessed with AI and its capacity for dramaticly improving every facet of human existence.
PARTNER + CTO
BRAD ROSS
Brad, a repeat tech founder and Harvard Teaching Fellow, is an AI Specialist with 25 years of experience. He excels in data visualization, predictive analytics, and machine learning, known for delivering innovative solutions and leading cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
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SCOTT HOWARD
SR. SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT
Brad, a repeat tech founder and Harvard Teaching Fellow, is an AI Specialist with 25 years of experience. He excels in data visualization, predictive analytics, and machine learning, known for delivering innovative solutions and leading cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
DEVELOPER: FRONTEND
BENCE K. CSERNAK
Bence is an AI strategist and product designer with a unique blend of technical skills and business insight. He excels in bridging complex AI solutions with business needs, using expertise in UX, prompt engineering, and agentic systems. Passionate about ethical AI, he drives innovation and fosters AI literacy across industries.
BRON FIELDWALKER
DEVELOPER: DATABASE + SECURITY
Michael is a seasoned entrepreneur, with nearly 30 years of business building experience, ranging from marketing and media to cannabis and craft beer. He brings a mix of practical business acumen and a progressive perspective on the role of AI in shaping the future of commerce.
