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Meet A-CX at AI for Trades

A-CX is attending AI for Trades at Topgolf San Jose on July 9, 2026, hosted by Brick & Mortar Ventures and Pelles AI. We are meeting contractors, AEC leaders, technology partners, and operators who are putting AI to work in the field, from estimating and project delivery to service calls and knowledge capture.

What we want to learn

We want to hear directly from the people running jobs, not just read about them. That means finding out where AI is already creating value in estimating, project delivery, field operations, service workflows, and knowledge capture, and where it still falls short.

What we bring

A-CX builds custom AI software that turns a company’s own expertise into practical tools, workflows, and decision systems. Our focus is safe, useful adoption: measurable outcomes, a fit with how crews actually work, and systems people keep using after the first week.

Let's talk

We are looking for collaboration with trade contractors and construction technology teams who are ready to move past AI experiments and into production. Find the A-CX team at Topgolf San Jose on July 9, from 1:30 to 6:30 PM.

  • Ville Houttu

    Ville is the CEO of A-CX, with a career built on founding, scaling, and exiting high-growth technology companies. A three-time Inc. 5000 honoree and EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist, his work has been featured in Forbes, TechCrunch, Inc., and Harvard Business Review, and he has spoken on leadership and technology as a TEDx speaker. He holds an MS in Engineering and brings deep expertise in AI adoption, digital transformation, and corporate governance to A-CX's client engagements.

    CEO, Co-Founder
  • Ilpo Niva

    Ilpo, Co-Founder and Chief AI Officer of A-CX, is a seasoned product creation executive with over 20 years of experience in innovation, strategy, and technology leadership. With a background at industry leaders like Nokia and Microsoft, Ilpo has a proven track record in product development, rapid prototyping, and operational excellence across global markets. His work emphasizes a forward-thinking approach to customer experience and organizational transformation, highlighting his expertise in driving growth and technological advancement within competitive markets.

    CAIO, Co-Founder