AI and enterprise leadership
Building trusted AI for complex document decisions.
Michael Benezra is the Founder and CEO of Signal87 AI, an artificial intelligence platform that turns complex enterprise documents into structured, evidence-backed answers. He leads the company’s product strategy across verifiable document intelligence, AI agents, and enterprise decision workflows.
Benezra is also Partner for North America at Crewstone International Private Equity & Investments, where his work includes AI technology investments, cross-border transactions, and portfolio strategy across technology, life sciences, consumer businesses, and commercial real estate.
Previously, he served as a Foreign Affairs Officer and Director of Innovation at the Consulate General of Israel to New England in Boston, working with more than 200 technology startups and supporting U.S. market entry, investment, and international commercial partnerships.
Benezra earned a Master of Arts in American Government from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Policy from the University of Washington. He was named to the Boston Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 and serves in leadership roles spanning housing, mental health, and Harvard real estate alumni initiatives.
Leadership
Michael Chavira
Co-Founder, Signal87 AI
Systems engineer, technology executive, and entrepreneur with more than fifteen years of experience across sensor integration, enterprise architecture, and national-security systems.
Michael Chavira is Co-Founder of Signal87 AI and a co-founder and managing partner at Axiologic Solutions, with more than fifteen years of experience in sensor development and integration, systems engineering, and enterprise architecture.
A graduate of the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering, Chavira entered the U.S. Navy through the Officer Candidate School program. He served first as a nuclear officer and later as an intelligence officer.
Before starting Axiologic Solutions, he worked at Applied Synergistics developing intelligent systems for power plants. He later supported Booz Allen Hamilton, applying that knowledge to develop and integrate sensor systems for the U.S. Army and American warfighters.
Recognizing the value of a strong education during his military career, Chavira continued his studies and earned an MBA, a master’s degree in systems engineering, and a master’s degree in finance.
Today, he is driven to create a challenging and engaging entrepreneurial work environment that balances a small-company, idea-driven culture with large-company stability and growth.
Outside of work, he trains for Ironman races around the country and explores different parts of the world.