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Jefferson G. Sanchez

Jefferson G. Sanchez

Founder & CEO building conversational AI for construction

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Miami, Florida
Joined December 2025
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Technical research background in bioengineering and chemical engineering: as an MIT undergraduate (class of '13) Jefferson co-authored multiple peer‑reviewed papers on thermoresponsive microstructures and spatial organization of cell types, working with labs tied to HST/bioengineering; his scholarly outputs (JACS, Advanced Materials, AIChE journal) indicate hands‑on engineering and experimental research experience. mit+2
Sustainability and applied energy background through graduate work and Climate Corps: Jefferson completed dual graduate coursework/degrees at the University of Michigan (MS / MEng) and served as an EDF Climate Corps fellow (project at General Motors), showing a shift from laboratory research toward sustainability, energy efficiency, and real‑world industry projects. edf+1
Founder/CEO building voice-first AI for construction field teams: Jefferson founded Torque AI (trytorque.co) and is the company's CEO; recent podcast appearances and startup directory listings describe Torque AI as a conversational AI platform designed to let field crews use voice to create and execute tasks, with early traction and positioning focused on specialty contractors. listennotes+2
Bridges academia, sustainability, and applied product work: Jefferson’s profile shows a trajectory from academically rigorous lab research (coauthoring papers with leaders in bioengineering) to sustainability consulting/projects and then to founding a startup that applies machine learning and conversational AI to practical industry workflows in construction. mit+2

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Education

Writing

Controlling Spatial Organization of Multiple Cell Types in Defined 3D Geometries

January 1, 2012

Study demonstrating techniques to control spatial distribution of multiple cell types in 3D geometries using dynamic microstructures; published in Advanced Materials and covered by MIT News.

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Responsive Micromolds for Sequential Patterning of Hydrogel Microstructures

January 1, 2011

Paper describing thermoresponsive microstructures used to sequentially pattern hydrogel microstructures; part of early research on dynamic microstructures for tissue engineering.

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Thermoresponsive Platforms for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

January 1, 2011

Work on thermoresponsive platforms applied to tissue engineering and regenerative medicine (AIChE Journal/A related venue).

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Hobbies

Enjoys spending time outdoors and relaxing outside. edf