Sam Forline

is a determined entrepreneur who has never held a traditional job. From going door-to-door selling products and services to launching software and building eight-figure service companies, his journey has been fueled by passion and innovation. After deciding to drop out of college, Sam focused on entrepreneurship. His first venture was an app development company, successfully launching several apps on the market.

Later, Sam shifted his attention to the construction industry in Washington, D.C., where he grew his business to generate over $30 million in revenue in an eight year span, without any external investment or loans. In 2017, Sam became a partner at a national Tax Firm and played a key role in driving the company’s impressive 14,900% growth from when he joined through 2024.

An early adopter of AI technology, Sam applied machine learning to his core business, Blue Collar Scholars, and the Tax Firm. Recently, he has concentrated on developing an AI tool called TaxJoe.AI, which is transforming internal processes throughout many tax firms.

Mark Foley

is an accomplished software architect with over seven years of experience in machine learning, long before the advent of groundbreaking models like ChatGPT. Throughout his career, Mark has successfully designed and implemented multiple AI-driven software platforms, showcasing his deep expertise in developing working models that address complex data challenges. As the lead software architect for TaxJoe.ai, Mark plays a pivotal role in building cutting-edge solutions that automate tax-related tasks, significantly enhancing efficiency for accounting firms. His forward-thinking approach and mastery of AI technology have been instrumental in pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the AI and automation space.