AI consultant for Long Island, NYC, and the New York metro. 100+ AI automation implementations across 8 verticals — for businesses that actually want to ship. Book a strategy session, get a 90-day plan, or work directly with Dave.
Learn how to use AI to automate workflows, follow up with leads, create better marketing, clean up paperwork, and grow your business without drowning in manual tasks.
I help business owners and ambitious professionals turn AI from confusing hype into real systems that save time, drive revenue, and make work easier.
I don't just pitch AI — I ship it. These are the projects I'm building and operating right now. Live projects open in a new tab.
AI-powered matchmaking and scheduling for tennis and pickleball players — find partners, courts, and games near you.
Multi-tenant SaaS that puts AI agents in charge of your WordPress and WooCommerce site — content, products, support, automated.
A daily operator console for my entire AI stack — Claude sessions, API spend, skills ROI, and a 7 AM "Dream" prescription.
E-commerce store I built and run end-to-end — homepage v2 took mobile LCP from 18.4s to 3.2s while keeping CLS at zero.
My own $297 AI Strategy Session funnel — Stripe paywall, Cal.com Teams scheduling, custom domain, refund safety net.
The content + engagement ops system behind ILift’s own social channels — research, draft, approve, publish, log.
Whether you need a quick roadmap, hands-on training, or a fully-managed AI stack — pick your level.
Walk away with a 90-day AI roadmap tailored to your business — even if you never work with us after.
One day with Dave — power through setup, signups, discovery, and building. You leave with your AI stack live and a working app you built yourself.
Long-term, hands-on partnership for mid-market & enterprise teams. 3 to 12+ months.
See how we've transformed businesses across industries with stunning, high-converting websites and AI automation.
Calming, luxurious website with integrated booking system and service menu.
Trust-building website with emergency service CTA and service area maps.
Professional portfolio site showcasing projects with automated quote system.
Professional, trustworthy design with consultation booking and practice areas.
Ready to see what we can do for your business?
Book Strategy SessionReal results from real businesses. See how AI automation has transformed their operations.
I'm Dave Gakshteyn. I've built and shipped AI automation for 100+ businesses across 8 verticals — medspas, plumbers, dentists, law firms, retail, fitness, real estate, landscaping. Same playbook, same outcomes: more leads, fewer missed calls, less owner time spent on busywork.
I started ILift because every operator I talked to was being sold "AI" by people who had never actually shipped it. Slick decks, no working systems. I wanted the opposite — boring tech that just works, ships fast, and pays for itself in the first quarter.
I don't pitch enterprise transformations. I build systems that book appointments while you sleep, qualify leads before you wake up, and remind customers to leave reviews before they forget. The work is unsexy. The results compound.
100+ implementations in, the pattern is clear: businesses that stop talking about AI and start shipping it pull away fast. If that sounds like a fit, the Strategy Session is the cheapest way to find out — worst case, you leave with a free 90-day plan.
— Dave Gakshteyn, Founder
For operators who want us running their AI stack end-to-end. Need something shorter? Check the Strategy Session ($297) and AI Mastery Intensive ($997) above.
Everything you need to automate your business and never miss an opportunity
That's only $300/month for complete business automation
AI answers calls 24/7, captures every opportunity even at 3am
Smart SMS & email sequences that nurture leads to customers
Natural conversations that schedule appointments instantly
Messages, calls, texts, and social DMs in one place
Get more 5-star reviews on autopilot, boost your rankings
Track every customer journey from first touch to closed deal
Long-term, hands-on partnership for mid-market & enterprise teams. Training, builds, AI strategy — 3 to 12+ months.
Built jointly — not a deck, a real plan we ship against together.
Next.js, Supabase, Stripe, AI APIs. Same stack as OpenWPAgent and Tennis Buddy.
Your team leaves knowing what to do without me in the room.
Fractional CTO, AI lead, or hands-on builder — depending on what you need.
If you're a single-location small business or want a short demo, the Strategy Session above is the right starting point — same Dave, less commitment.
Common questions about AI consulting in Long Island, NYC, and the New York metro area.
Dave Gakshteyn is the AI consultant and founder behind AI Dave (ILift). He has shipped 100+ AI automation implementations across 8 verticals (medspas, plumbers, dentists, law firms, retail, fitness, real estate, landscaping) and is based in East Meadow, NY (Long Island) — serving the entire New York metro area.
12 questions. 5 minutes. The lowest-scoring lever is your first sprint — one workflow live this quarter, not a 90-day discovery phase.
Built for multi-location service businesses, $5M–$25M revenue. No pitch. No signup wall after.
Free · 12 questions · Scored results emailed to you
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Serving Long Island, NYC, and the New York metro · Remote engagements available across the U.S.
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60 minutes 1-on-1 with Dave. Walk away with a 90-day AI roadmap tailored to your business — refunded if we agree it's not a fit.
