We build companies that reshape
what's possible.

AI Ventures · Product Studio · Holding Company
About
Dark Ember Labs is a venture studio that builds AI-native companies. We assemble small, focused teams to turn ideas into businesses — each one sharpened by the last. Based in Utah. Building everywhere.
Portfolio
Companies we're building.
Company One
One sentence about what this company does and why it matters.
AI · Automation
Company Two
One sentence about what this company does and why it matters.
AI · Infrastructure
Company Three
One sentence about what this company does and why it matters.
AI · Enterprise
Company Four
One sentence about what this company does and why it matters.
AI · Consumer
The team
Michael Atherton
Managing Partner
Steve Jacobs
Managing Partner
Calvin Shell
Lead AI Engineer
Rodrigo Gomez
Engineer
Seth Robinson
Validation Lead
Build with us
We're looking for people who build things that matter.

Dark Ember Labs is not a traditional company. We're a small group of builders assembling the next wave of AI businesses. We're looking for co-founders, technical partners, and people who think in systems.

You don't need a resume. You need a track record of building things and a willingness to bet on yourself. If that sounds like you, reach out.

Builders over talkers
Show us what you've made.
Long game mindset
Patience is a competitive advantage.
Ownership thinking
Act like it's yours. Because it will be.
Quiet confidence
The work speaks. You don't have to.
If this resonates, let's talk.
build@darkemberlabs.com
Partners & Investors
We build with people who think in decades.

Dark Ember Labs partners with investors, strategists, and operators who understand that the best companies are built slowly and deliberately. We're not raising a round. We're building relationships.

If you're interested in what we're building — or want to explore building something together — we'd like to hear from you.

Aligned patience
We measure in years, not quarters.
Operational depth
Capital is welcome. Expertise is essential.
Shared conviction
AI will reshape every industry. We intend to be part of that.
Start a conversation.
partners@darkemberlabs.com
Contact
Let's build something.
hello@darkemberlabs.com