Authors and reviewers

Talkstead uses named editorial ownership and review fields so important content can be maintained, sourced, and improved over time.

Alex Lokhanov

Founder, Stead Labs

Alex is a software engineer and AI systems builder who founded Stead Labs after shipping production AI at the U.S. Space Force. He designs and deploys the voice infrastructure behind Talkstead, including call-flow logic, intake design, escalation rules, and post-call data pipelines.

Blake Burford

Head of Growth & Partnerships, Stead Labs

Blake leads growth, partnerships, and go-to-market strategy at Stead Labs. He works closely with the product team on positioning, customer insights, and how Talkstead fits into real service business operations.