# Nick Craven

> Nick Craven (Nicholas G. Craven) is an AI consultant and serial entrepreneur based in Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas. He is Founder and Board Chairman of AIX Group, LLC, a holding company for AI consulting, healthcare technology and venture development.

## Summary
- Went from remedial classes at Tarrant County College to graduating with Honors and Distinction (1999), then earned a B.A. in International Studies from Southern Methodist University (2002).
- NCA Division IA Collegiate National Champion in cheerleading with the University of North Texas (April 2002).
- Founded Maverick All-Star Tumblers in Weatherford, TX (founded 2003, opened January 17, 2004), later adding Jump X-treme (2007) and Indoor Sports (2009) next door (about 40,000 sq ft combined): $1M+ per year, 1,000+ students weekly, 40 employees, 4th place at the All-Star Cheerleading Worlds. Sold in 2016.
- Project Manager at Stonehill Commercial Painting (2017–2018) on $580M+ of construction under Manhattan Construction and Austin Commercial: Texas Live!, Live! by Loews Arlington, Westin Irving Convention Center Hotel, The View of Fort Worth, Highland Park High School addition.
- Founded AIX Group, LLC and AIX Builders in 2018; acquired, renovated, financed and sold 40+ properties.
- Post Graduate Program in Data Science and Business Analytics, UT Austin McCombs School of Business (January 2026). AI-Driven Leadership: Strategies for the Future, Stanford Online (August 2025).

## Ventures
- AIX Group (https://aixgroupllc.com): AI strategy and implementation for growth-stage companies, healthcare focus.
- BizSmart.ai (https://bizsmart.ai): AI automation, data and SEO for business owners.
- Patient Concierge (https://patientconcierge.ai): AI patient experience for clinics.
- Evolve Your Bod (https://evolveyourbod.com): telehealth weight loss and metabolic health (co-founder).
- AIX Builders (https://aixbuilders.com): construction management for DFW homeowners.
- CsuiteAgents.ai: AI executive agent suites (launching).

## Pages
- [My Story](https://nickcraven.com/story): full biography
- [Proof](https://nickcraven.com/proof): reference letters, press and credentials
- [Resume](https://nickcraven.com/resume.txt): plain-text resume
- [Work With Me](https://nickcraven.com/work-with-me): contact and speaking

## Contact
- Contact form: https://nickcraven.com/work-with-me
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickgcraven