Hey, I’m Sam Belkhyat. I’m an AI & Automation Productivity Leader, technologist, and writer. As well as a Senior Technology & Experience Manager at CulinArt by Compass Group. Maybe we crossed paths on Clubhouse. Maybe you downloaded one of my apps, like Jersey Vegan or Barrs. Maybe you came across my VR startup story in Lifewire. Or maybe you just Googled “Web Designer” in New Jersey, and I popped up. However you found your way here, I’m glad you did.

My professional journey began in Brooklyn, where I co-founded my first web development company with a simple goal: helping people bring their ideas to life online. That early drive led me to Manhattan, where I refined my craft as a Senior Interactive Designer at a leading SEO agency, gaining a deeper understanding of what it takes to build brands that last. From there, I went on to build my own digital agency, eventually expanding into spatial computing and founding PolarformXR. Through that work, I developed platforms like ManaXR and Vnntr, pushing the boundaries of immersive technology. Along the way, I also launched AI-powered apps like Chefff, Barrs, and Jersey Vegan, several of which achieved top rankings on Product Hunt.

I’ve worked with brands like Guess Jeans and Coachella and was named the #1 Web Developer in Newark. But for me, it’s never been about awards, it’s about doing work that helps people achieve their goals. Today, I lead digital solutions at a major culinary company by day, and work on a stealth startup by night.

Outside of work, I’m a native New Yorker, a brother, a boyfriend, and someone who never lost his love for grunge, video games, arcades, soccer, and travel. I’m into tech, AI, culture, food—and yes, chai tea, motorcycles, and the occasional all-black outfit.

(Also, Barack Obama follows me on Twitter. Just saying.)