# From Wall Street to AI: Chris Lee on Building for the Next Shift

Merrill Lynch to Deutsche Bank to Inc 5000 to AI Optimization. The founder arc and recognizing inflection points.

[Chris Lee](/content/about/team/index.html) Founder & CEO

March 2026·12 min read

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This post is part of the [Reel Axis Blog](/content/blog/index.html) — AIO insights from operators who built and scaled a real business before pioneering AI Optimization.