Martin Gilliard

Founder & CEO of Optierra, an AI-powered intelligence platform for modern physical retail. I have spent my career operating at the intersection of strategy, data, and execution—leading growth initiatives, owning P&Ls, and partnering with executive teams across large enterprises and startups. Optierra was founded to solve a problem I saw repeatedly: retail decisions being made with static forecasts and incomplete information. We are building the intelligence layer that helps retailers predict local demand and optimize inventory by store and SKU—turning complexity into clear, actionable decisions. retailaisolutions+2

He is an entrepreneur, having co-founded and led Arteli Inc., an AI/ML platform for showroom retailers, and previously founded DATAMYZE, a data analytics Software-as-a-Service platform. This highlights his proactive approach to identifying market needs and developing innovative technological solutions. retailaisolutions+2

Martin has significant experience in developing and implementing retail strategies, notably leading the global consumer retail business for Meta and overseeing the launch of their first physical retail store. His work at Meta involved integrating new technologies like VR and AR into retail environments and defining future retail strategies for the metaverse. mission+1

He is also actively involved in academic governance, serving as a Member of the Board of Trustees for Bucknell University, his alma mater. This demonstrates a commitment to education and contributing to institutional leadership beyond his corporate roles. bucknell