
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Pelles.ai, the AI-powered platform designed to revolutionize workflows for trade contractors, is excited to announce the appointment of Jake Olsen, P.E., to its Advisory Board. With an impressive background in engineering, construction technology, and entrepreneurship, Olsen brings over two decades of experience to the table, positioning him as a key advisor as Pelles.ai continues to innovate the construction industry’s data usage and management systems.
“We are thrilled to welcome Jake to our advisory board,” said Yael Meretyk Hanan, Co-Founder & CEO of Pelles.ai. “Jake’s deep expertise in both construction and technology makes him an invaluable addition to our team. His track record of building and scaling transformative solutions for the industry aligns perfectly with our vision at Pelles.ai.”
Olsen is a seasoned entrepreneur and engineer with extensive experience in scaling software companies in the construction sector. As the current CEO of Stratus, Olsen leads the industry’s top software provider for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) contractors, focusing on improving design, fabrication, and field construction workflows. His career spans the founding and scaling of multiple successful platforms, including DADO, a software platform acquired by Stanley, Black & Decker, which has had a significant impact on digital construction solutions.
“I’ve been very impressed by the Pelles team and their product vision since we first connected 18 months ago,” said Olsen. “Over the course of our ongoing conversations, my enthusiasm has only grown. I’m thrilled to now formalize our relationship by joining their advisory board.”
This appointment comes on the heels of Pelles.ai's successful beta launch, further emphasizing the company’s commitment to providing an AI-driven platform that optimizes data flow and enhances decision-making for trade contractors. By making construction project data actionable, Pelles.ai empowers teams to augment every worker’s capabilities and automate various workflows, leading to more efficient, cost-effective, and scalable operations.
Incorporating Olsen into the advisory board strengthens Pelles.ai’s ability to accelerate its growth, ensuring that its platform continues to meet the needs of the modern construction industry. The collaboration promises to expand the company's capacity to develop groundbreaking solutions, improving productivity, safety, and overall project outcomes for contractors, engineers, and other stakeholders.
“We’re continuously looking for ways to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the construction tech space,” said Hanan. “Jake’s expertise will be invaluable as we continue to refine and expand our platform, bringing our clients even greater value and ensuring that they stay ahead in this rapidly evolving industry.”
Olsen’s appointment also reflects the company’s larger mission of transforming how construction teams leverage data. The shift to AI-powered platforms in the industry is paving the way for more streamlined, real-time decision-making, reducing the friction typically associated with construction projects, and ultimately enhancing the industry's productivity.
As Pelles.ai moves forward, the company plans to continue enhancing its AI-powered platform, exploring new ways to simplify complex workflows, improve collaboration, and make construction projects more sustainable and efficient.
About Pelles.ai
Pelles.ai is the leading AI-powered platform for trade contractors. The platform’s cutting-edge technology turns complex construction data into actionable insights, allowing teams to enhance productivity, improve safety, and automate workflows at every stage of the project. For more information, visit www.pelles.ai, follow us on LinkedIn, or contact the company at info@pelles.ai.