pineapples.dev
pineapples.dev
Louisville, Kentucky · AI-Native Delivery

Cracked engineers,
on tools in Louisville.

AI-native software delivery for Louisville operators and sponsors across logistics, healthcare services, truck and supplier plants, and process manufacturing

Remote-first from Michigan. Markets include downtown, NuLu, the airport logistics corridor, and the Highlands.

26yrs

Operating since 2000

200+

Engagements shipped

$25M+

Client funding raised

Fortune 50

Flagship client

Louisville operators and the sponsors who buy them

Logistics, healthcare services, and the plantswhere the system of record is whatever survived.

Louisville work is a remote-first read from Michigan on logistics, healthcare-services, and plant operators, plus travel when walking the floor changes the finding. Out-of-town sponsors ask for that kind of read because they will not be in the building every week.

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air-hub logistics and third-party warehouse operators

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truck, supplier, and process manufacturers

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payer and healthcare-services operators around a major headquarters economy

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regional sponsors and family-held holding companies

How we engage

Three ways Louisville teams bring us in.

Pre-acquisition diligence

The same 7-section assessment we run for PE operating partners, translated into line items your deal model can use.

Fractional CTO retainer

Owner-led technology leadership for Louisville mid-market and portfolio-company operators. Monthly board-ready reports, no rotating contractors.

AI-native build

Sprint-priced delivery by operators who run Claude Code, OpenClaw, and the agentic stack in production every day.

Post-merger integration

Cross-portfolio data planes, identity consolidation, vendor rationalization. Phased plan with named owners.

No retainer lock-in

Pause or cancel any month. We earn next month by delivering this one. Most clients stay multi-year because they want to.

Fly in when the floor matters

No Louisville office. The month is remote from Michigan. We travel when a plant, a logistics floor, or a sponsor meeting changes the finding.

Worldport, the truck plant, and regional sponsors

Industrial, medical, and logistics reads for Louisville buyers

Louisville's mid-market is industrial, medical, and logistical, and those clocks sit on top of each other. UPS Worldport at the airport is a public fact and a gravitational employer. Around it is a supplier and third-party logistics economy that lives on cutoffs, scans, and night shifts. Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant and the supplier base around it run on model years and quality holds. Humana's headquarters anchors a payer and healthcare-services economy without making any of those companies a client of this firm. Bourbon, food, and packaging add process manufacturing, batch records, and distributor relationships. A partner who only speaks SaaS metrics will misread all four.

The buyer side is not a row of mega-fund headquarters. Regional sponsors, family-held holding companies, and out-of-town funds that buy a Louisville platform and run the board from another city are the usual audience. The company is often closely held. The person called IT wears two other hats. The system of record is whatever survived the last acquisition. Out-of-town sponsors in particular need a technology read they can trust before they sign, because they will not be in the building every week after close. That is a natural fit for remote-first work from Michigan. Diligence is written so a deal model can carry the remediation. A fractional CTO seat is available when the operating partner wants the same person through integration rather than a new team that has to relearn the memo.

There is no Louisville address on this page because there is no Louisville office. A visit to a plant, a logistics floor, or a sponsor meeting is travel, not a commute. Onsites happen when walking the operation changes the finding. A screen share cannot always tell you whether the warehouse system and the floor are the same process. When it cannot, we fly. The rest of the month is remote, with a written cadence the CFO and the operating partner can both read.

Client names here are only the ones the site already publishes, and none of them is a Louisville logo. AT&T / DirecTV, American Idol, and HIPnation are the record. Read them as general proof of the operators. They are not a local book of business, a local review, a local phone number, or a headcount in this metro.

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about AI development and implementation for Louisville businesses.

Most AI implementations take 4-12 weeks depending on complexity. We start with a detailed assessment, then move through design, development, testing, and deployment phases. Simple automation projects can be completed in 4-6 weeks, while complex custom AI systems may take 8-12 weeks.
AI solutions benefit virtually every industry - manufacturing, healthcare, retail, finance, logistics, and professional services. Whether you need process automation, predictive analytics, customer service enhancement, or data analysis, AI can drive significant improvements.
Costs vary based on project scope and complexity. Simple automation projects start around $15,000, while comprehensive AI systems range from $50,000-$200,000+. We provide detailed estimates after understanding your specific needs during our free consultation.
Yes! We offer comprehensive support packages including system monitoring, updates, performance optimization, and user training. Our team provides support with response times typically under 4 hours for critical issues.
Absolutely. Our AI solutions are designed to integrate seamlessly with existing software, databases, and workflows. We work with popular platforms like Salesforce, Microsoft, SAP, and custom systems to ensure smooth integration without disrupting operations.
We combine deep technical expertise with AI-native development. Our team leverages AI tools to deliver faster and at a fraction of the cost. We focus on practical software solutions that deliver measurable ROI, not just impressive technology.

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