Toni Witt

Co-Founder, CEO @ Sweet

About

At 19 I dropped out of college and moved solo across the world to become an entrepreneur. I arrived in the US with no job, no degree, no friends, and just $200 in cash stuffed somewhere in one of my two suitcases. Stressed and uncertain about the future, I struggled a lot. Money stressed me out. I didn't have a credit card. I got rejected from dozens of apartments because I didn't even have a credit score. My money never left checking. Tax was the worst. It felt like I was jumping into an abyss - where I couldn't see the bottom. My first business tax return took over 4 months, 50 back-and-forth emails, and we still paid late fees. My accountant had bad tech, no processes, and was too stressed out to answer my burning questions. I realized we needed a new solution. One that starts with elevating the accountant to a true partner & advisor, not a form filler. One that I wish I had back then. I spoke to hundreds of the most efficient, fastest-growing firms in the country. We help accountants provide a better service to more clients with less admin work through our AI automations & agents. This is the End of Accounting (as we know it). And the start of something much better. Some other miscellaneous facts about me: - Hosted 1500+ founders/investors/execs at events; Raised $30K+ in sponsorships - AI and process automation is my jam - Wrote a mediocre (but completed hehe) novel - Inno 25 Under 25 - Published 100+ articles about AI in under 2 years - Like to travel - Love to cook - Hate to small talk

Country

United States

City

New York

Industry

Financial Services

Skill

Accounts Receivable (AR), Personal Tax Planning, General Ledgers, Twitter Marketing, Pay Per Click (PPC), Financial Reporting, Accounting Standards, Outsourcing, Sales Tax, Cost Accounting, Year-End Accounting, Fund Accounting, Journal Entries (Accounting), Accounting Software, Management Accounting, U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Client Services, Customer Service, Email Strategy

Experience

Co-Founder, CEO

Sweet

2023-3 - Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

Chicago, IL

We help accounting firms go AI-native and hit real ROI with automation. We also run trainings for accountants who want to become AI champions at their firm.

Technology Analyst

Cloud Wars

2022-1 - 2024-9 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Was hosting the AI Ecosystem Report, a weekly program designed to get you smart about AI/ML, RPA, and automation in just a few minutes. I previously contributed articles and analyst newsletters to MyMetaverseMinute.com, a channel focused on XR technology and Web3. Part of a community of analysts, tech journalists, and industry professionals.

Co-Founder

GENESIS

2023-4 - 2024-4 · 1 yr 1 mo

Chicago, Illinois, United States

(acq'd) Our unique events build bridges between entrepreneurs & investors that will bring colossal change to the world.

Community Manager

CryptoSwarm.ai

2022-6 - 2022-10 · 5 mos

CryptoSwarm is a utility NFT project launched by Unanimous AI that leverages collective intelligence software to produce intel reports for cryptocurrency traders. I am responsible for driving customer demand before mint through strategic partnerships and digital marketing as well as managing the online Discord community. Visit www.cryptoswarm.ai for more info.

Founder

The Utopian

2021-8 - 2022-7 · 1 yr

Web3 meets Extended Reality in The Utopian blog and podcast. Made by and for those building the future of the Internet. Spatial computing, Metaverse, and mixed reality news and analysis.

Marketing Assistant

UtrechtInc Students

2021-9 - 2022-6 · 10 mos

Utrecht, Netherlands

Helping in the content marketing process for the student division of UtrechtInc, one of the top startup incubators in the Netherlands. Gained exposure to various founders, startups, and investors.

VR/XR operations

SyncVR Medical

2021-12 - 2022-3 · 4 mos

Utrecht, Netherlands

Me and two others were in charge of designing, implementing, and operating an inventory management system and VR hardware distribution center for one of Europe's leading VR startups.