Jake Rains
AI Creative Strategist & Innovation Leader
I'm the founder of LemnIQ, where I translate complex AI concepts into clear roadmaps, creative prototypes, and training that teams can actually use. From C-suites looking for their next move to solo creatives building something wild, I help people cut through the AI noise and get to real-world results.
Previously as Creative Lead at Sterling I led marketing creative—owning the website, branding, and hands-on AI demos for our summits, conferences, trade shows, and partners like Dell and NVIDIA—and before that I earned multiple Emmy nominations as a storytelling-first broadcaster and drone pilot. Today that blended background fuels how I explain, build, and champion AI for humans.
What I Do
AI Strategy
Strategic roadmapping and executive alignment that makes emerging AI capabilities understandable, actionable, and tied to business priorities.
Creative Solutions
Turning AI into engaging experiences—micro-apps, interactive demos, and storytelling that help people grasp what the tech can really do.
Workflow Optimization
Designing AI-powered automations that remove friction, save teams hours, and prove the value of intelligent tools fast.
Education & Enablement
Workshops, analogies, and playbooks that demystify AI so teams—from marketing to product—feel confident experimenting and shipping.
Ready to Transform Your Business with AI?
LemnIQ exists to cut through AI confusion. I partner with leaders to map the right opportunities, prototype proof-of-value experiences, and upskill teams with approachable playbooks so the shift from idea to implementation feels simple.
Recent AI Projects
Beanventory
Inventory, recipes, and ordering for coffee shops—with smart alerts, forecasting, and Square point-of-sale sync.
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Paid to Poop
Real-time bathroom break earnings calculator that shows exactly how much your job pays you while taking care of business at work.
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LeafIQ
AI-powered product recommendations, inventory management, and customer insights for modern cannabis retailers.
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Word Juicer
AI-powered transcription tool that transforms audio into text for streamlined content creation.
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ShittyDocs
Satirical AI document generator that's surprisingly useful for rapid prototyping and creative brainstorming.
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