Building at the intersection of intelligence and purpose.
I'm Daniel Shanklin, Director of AI at AIC Holdings. I work on ethical AGI systems, bridge traditional investment with frontier technology, and help democratize AI access for communities being left behind.
The Journey
From flying across the country at seven to building ethical AI systems today—a path guided by curiosity, discipline, and a commitment to human wellbeing.
The Beginning
At age seven, became the youngest person to pilot an aircraft across the United States. This early achievement instilled a belief that the right mindset places anything within reach.
Financial Systems
Nine years at Q Investments, rising from Financial Control Analyst to Trader. Built systems, managed $3B+ portfolio, and developed deep expertise in quantitative analysis and data infrastructure.
Reflection & Family
Took time as a stay-at-home father, completed a 50-state road trip. A period of observation, learning, and developing first-principles thinking.
Data & AI Consulting
Applied data science and AI across industries—from entertainment to healthcare. Built ETL pipelines, predictive models, and specialized algorithms. 30+ years of software development across 12 languages.
AGI & Governance
Founded Rhea AI and established Eidos Inc with a unique governance model prioritizing human wellbeing and safety. Building multi-agent AGI systems with ethical stewardship at the core.
Director of AI
Leading AI strategy at AIC Holdings, bridging traditional investment with frontier technology. Democratizing AI access through The Rhea Foundation.
Let's build something meaningful
Interested in collaborating on ethical AI, learning about our projects, or exploring how we can help your organization?