Our Team

Mike Gillespie

Co-Founder & AI Strategist

Mike Gillespie is the co-founder of GO FIRST AI and a results-driven AI strategist dedicated to helping businesses simplify operations and scale faster through smart automation. With a background in performance coaching and business optimization, Mike brings a unique blend of strategic insight and hands-on implementation.

He has spent years guiding entrepreneurs and executives to operate more effectively using AI-powered solutions. Mike's strength lies in turning inefficiencies into high-impact systems that drive measurable results. At GO FIRST AI he leads client strategy—focusing on practical AI applications that free up time, reduce friction, and unlock growth.

Beyond consulting, Mike is passionate about personal growth and pushing limits. Whether climbing mountains or competing in Spartan races, he lives by the same principles he brings to his clients: clarity, action, and transformation.

Brianna Goldie Aymar

Co-Founder & UX/UI Creative Experience Consultant

Brianna Aymar is a creative strategist and immersive experience designer with a background in film, television, and experiential design. Known for creating captivating environments that blend emotion, design, and storytelling, Brianna helps businesses rethink customer engagement in the age of AI.

With a career that spans set design, spatial storytelling, and stunt performance, she brings a unique mix of precision, innovation, and aesthetic intelligence. At GO FIRST AI Brianna advises on AI-enhanced user experiences—transforming physical and digital spaces to drive connection, curiosity, and impact.

Her work is grounded in the belief that every experience should be meaningful—and that well-designed AI systems should elevate both functionality and human emotion.

Husani Bastien

Co-Founder & Technology Strategist & Operations Lead

Husani Bastien is a seasoned technology strategist and serial entrepreneur with a deep focus on automation, digital transformation, and AI integration. As a co-founder of GO FIRST AI, he oversees operations and technical execution, ensuring each client engagement is both innovative and aligned with real-world business goals.

Holding a Master’s in Information Systems from George Washington University, Husani has built and scaled multiple tech ventures, including A2Digital and 321 AppLabs. His expertise spans systems design, digital automation, and growth engineering—helping clients modernize their workflows and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

At GO FIRST AI, Husani bridges the gap between strategy and execution, translating AI potential into practical, scalable results.

Mariya Yurukova

Co-Founder & Strategic Partnerships & Talent Advisor

Mariya Yurukova brings over a decade of leadership in fundraising and executive recruitment, with a proven track record of guiding organizations through strategic growth and transition. Having raised over $20 million for nonprofits and led hundreds of successful placements, Mariya brings deep insight into high-stakes hiring and mission-driven team building.

With a B.A. in Psychology and an MBA in Marketing from Brock University, she holds the CFRE designation and is actively involved in AFP, CCAE, and CASE. At GO FIRST AI, Mariya supports strategic partnerships and helps organizations identify top-tier talent to support AI-powered evolution.

Her approach is both analytical and people-centric—ensuring the human side of transformation is never overlooked.

Nikola Tchamov

Co-Founder & Business Innovation Advisor

Nikola Tchamov is an economist and entrepreneur with a global perspective on digital transformation and emerging technologies. With a background in blockchain innovation and a strong belief in the economic impact of AI, he brings a forward-thinking lens to business optimization.

As a business advisor, Nikola focuses on integrating AI and automation into scalable systems that support team building, community growth, and operational leverage. His mindset-first approach emphasizes clarity, collaboration, and systems thinking—key to unlocking meaningful progress in AI transformation initiatives.