Chase Hughes
Pro Business Plans in New York
Chase Hughes leads two interconnected ventures in the business strategy and AI space. As Founder and CEO of Pro Business Plans since 2014, he heads a team of financial experts providing strategic planning and funding support. His newer venture, ProAI (launched March 2023), extends these services by delivering enterprise-grade AI consulting specifically for startups and SMEs.
ProAI appears to be Hughes' strategic response to the growing intersection of AI and business planning, offering specialized AI-driven solutions while leveraging the established infrastructure of Pro Business Plans. This focus on AI is further evidenced by his recent accomplishments, including two AI-related patents filed in 2023 - one for automated business strategy generation and another for AI-based market research.
His expertise in AI is backed by formal education, including certifications in Neural Networks and Deep Learning from DeepLearning.AI and a Machine Learning Specialization from Stanford University. Hughes regularly shares insights about AI advancements through LinkedIn posts and Forbes articles, where he discusses topics like Eric Schmidt's AI predictions and challenges conventional wisdom about AI development.
Beyond his AI initiatives, Hughes maintains several professional roles, including membership in the Forbes Business Council and a position with Silver Leaf Partners, where he facilitates capital introductions. His previous venture, EquityUp, was successfully acquired in 2020. His educational background includes a BS in Management Information Systems from Purdue University's Daniels School of Business.
Through both Pro Business Plans and ProAI, Hughes has positioned himself at the intersection of traditional business planning and AI innovation, offering services that span from conventional business strategy to cutting-edge AI implementations. His recent focus suggests ProAI is becoming an increasingly significant part of his business portfolio, reflecting the growing importance of AI in business consulting and strategic planning.