OptimaNova AI

The AI revolution wasn't built for the nonprofits, foundations, small businesses, and purpose-driven institutions that hold our communities together. We're building it for them.OptimaNova AI is a Washington, DC-based AI implementation firm helping nonprofits, foundations, and purpose-driven organizations turn AI into measurable impact. Our work spans custom AI agent development, enterprise AI strategy and governance, leadership and staff training, and grant acceleration for the institutions doing the real work of advancing communities.Recognized by the Washington Business Journal as one of "11 Startups to Watch" and honored with a SXSW Innovation Award. Founded by Joe Paul, author of The 5th Quadrant and AI For Good, and a member of the DC Mayor's Advisory Group on AI Values Alignment.We call our framework Essential Intelligence. We invite you to build it with us.