Martez Knox
Co-Founder of BakedBot.ai

Martez, a successful tech executive, was born in Chicago and raised in Robbins, IL. He grew up nurturing an interest in business and marketing. This passion led him to pursue a degree in Business Management from Robert Morris College in Chicago, Illinois. Over the years, his zeal for using technology to level the playing field for smaller firms became a driving force behind his career, with a keen focus on digital marketing, lead generation and machine learning.His professional journey began earnestly when he led marketing teams at M.L. Ellis Construction and Third World Press. In 2012, Martez co-founded Creatively Smart. This experiential marketing and lead generation firm allowed Martez to serve a diverse set of CPG clients including ADT, Vivint and others. Honing his skills and expanding his understanding of the marketing funnel. Martez has become known for his "outside-the-box" thinking. It is this unique approach that has seen him thrive in a competitive industry.In January 2023, Martez launched startup BakedBot.ai to leverage his knowledge of machine learning and large language models. This venture led to a significant achievement in his career, being accepted into the BLKtech Founders and PYROS Accelerator at 1871, a renowned Chicago tech incubator. Martez is also a member of the NSBA Leadership Council.Martez's career is marked by a blend of marketing prowess, innovative thinking, and a commitment to leveraging technology for business growth. His story is a testament to the impact of perseverance, innovation, and strategic thinking in digital marketing and tech entrepreneurship.

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