— THE TEAM —

Built by researchers. Run by people who've done the work.

Ashton Ellis

Co-Founder & Strategy Lead

Finance & Marketing · Towson University

Ashton leads client strategy, GEO research, and business development at MAKIF. A Finance and Marketing student at Towson University, he bridges the gap between AI search science and real business outcomes — turning research into visibility.

Wayne Shields

Co-Founder & Operations Lead

Entrepreneurship & Marketing · Towson University

Wayne manages client outreach, delivery operations, and agency partnerships. An Entrepreneurship and Marketing student at Towson University, he keeps projects on time and clients informed at every step.