Meet the Team
The people who check every finding and polish every word.
Michael F. Clark
Founder & Solutions Developer
Michael started Aristeia Innovations to give small businesses the research and marketing support that used to take an agency. His background spans customer service, quality assurance, market research and SEO, and he holds a BA in English Writing from the University of Pittsburgh.
AI does the heavy lifting on data. Michael makes sure every insight and every word is accurate, clear and worth your money.
Contractors & Advisors
Specialists and advisors who bring added experience to client projects and to how we run the business.
Connor Clark
Business Development Associate (Independent)
Connor connects small businesses, nonprofits and families with Aristeia Innovations as an independent business development associate. A sophomore Marketing major at Duquesne University, he finds and follows up on his own leads and introduces new clients to Aristeia’s research and marketing services.
He brings a fresh perspective, a keen eye for opportunity and hands-on experience with several AI tools.
Michael Bannon
Research & Report Contractor
Michael produces research reports for Aristeia Innovations clients as an independent contractor. He brings 30 years of business experience, including more than 20 years leading teams. He has built and managed teams of up to 17 people in call center, brick-and-mortar and remote environments, with a focus on coaching, quality and process improvement.
His background spans health insurance (including Medicare complaints and appeals), property management, real estate and personal banking. He has led call center transitions for clients and written the process guides teams rely on. That gives him a practical, people-first view of how businesses serve their customers, which he brings to every report he produces.
Shannon Murray
Bookkeeping & Invoice Processing Contractor
Shannon provides independent bookkeeping services to Aristeia Innovations, processing contractor invoices, calculating commission payments and keeping payment records accurate and on schedule.
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Business Advisor: Business Development
This seat is for a seasoned business expert who will advise Aristeia Innovations on business development strategy as an independent consultant, helping shape how the firm finds, approaches and wins new clients.
Name TBD
Business Advisor: Finance & Legal
This seat is for an experienced CPA, attorney or small-business finance professional. As Aristeia grows, this advisor will guide pricing, client agreements, contracts and financial planning, so the promises we make to clients are as sound on paper as they are in practice.
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Business Advisor: Growth & Partnerships
This seat is for a seasoned business leader with deep roots in the Pittsburgh business and nonprofit community. This advisor will open doors to partnerships and referrals, sharpen our sales strategy, and help us choose where to grow next, from local small businesses to regional organizations.
Who we are
The name
Aristeia (ar-uh-STAY-uh)
From the ancient Greek for “a moment of excellence.” In Greek epic, it’s the moment a hero performs at their very best. That’s the standard for every project.
Mission
The Human Edge of Intelligent Marketing
A one-stop, AI-driven marketing partner that pairs forward-thinking technology with the personal attention every business deserves. We turn data into clarity and clarity into growth, with a human hand guiding every insight and every word.
Values
Quality, honesty, value
- Quality assurance on every deliverable
- Clear about how and where AI is used
- Prices at least 20% below market
- Proudly Disability-Owned
Founder’s background
Education
University of Pittsburgh, BA in English Writing (Political Science), 2013
Background
- Customer service: retail, personal banking and utilities
- Quality assurance: food manufacturing, real estate and biopharma
- Marketing research: polymers
- SEO: search-ad quality rating
Let’s build something excellent
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Location
Pittsburgh, PA · Remote Nationwide