Hi, I'm Burton Markham - Founder at CreateQuote
I'm a builder at heart, driven by a passion for bringing creative visions to life through fabrication and technology. I thrive on solving complex problems, transforming raw materials into stunning realities, and empowering fellow fabricators with innovative tools.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Brought over 20 years of expertise in metal fabrication and experiential design to life.
Currently building CreateQuote.app, an AI-powered tool to revolutionize metal fabrication quoting.
Can help fabricators streamline quoting processes and improve profitability with AI solutions.
🚀 Career trajectory
Early Creative Explorer
Early career immersed in music production, songwriting, and audio engineering, establishing a strong foundation in creative arts and technical execution.
✦ Music Production
✦ Audio Engineering
✦ Songwriting
Experiential Design Innovator
Transitioned into experiential design and visual content creation, applying creative skills to larger-scale installations and live events.
✦ Experiential Design
✦ Motion Graphics
✦ Live Events
Fabrication Entrepreneur
Founded CreateStage Fabrication, specializing in custom metalwork, LED sculptures, and fire features, honing practical fabrication and business skills.
✦ Metal Fabrication
✦ Product Development
✦ Entrepreneurship
Software Founder
Currently developing CreateQuote.app, an AI-powered quoting solution, merging deep fabrication knowledge with cutting-edge technology to solve industry challenges.
✦ AI Software
✦ SaaS
✦ Business Solutions
💪🏻 Superpowers
Creator of Innovative Fabrication Tools
Leveraging AI to streamline complex quoting processes.
✦ Developing AI-powered quoting software for metal fabricators.
✦ Generating cut lists, labor, and material costs rapidly.
✦ Reducing quoting time from hours to minutes.
Master of Experiential Design and Fabrication
Bringing diverse creative visions to life through custom fabrication.
✦ 20+ years in custom metal fabrication, LED sculptures, and experiential installations.
✦ Expertise in turning complex designs into physical realities.
✦ Proven ability to manage projects from concept to completion.
Bridging Creative Arts and Technology
A unique blend of music production, motion design, and software founding.
✦ Decades of experience in music composition, production, and audio engineering.
✦ Skilled in visual content creation, motion graphics, and media server programming.
✦ Translating artistic concepts into functional, impactful solutions.
I'm excited about
✦ Seeking collaborators to refine AI quoting algorithms for broader applications.
✦ Exploring partnerships for developing advanced fabrication technologies.
✦ Looking to connect with industry leaders in manufacturing and design.
I can help with
✦ Providing AI-driven quoting solutions for metal fabrication efficiency.
✦ Offering expertise in custom metal fabrication and experiential design.
✦ Consulting on integrating technology into creative and manufacturing processes.
I would love your help on
✦ Advice on scaling SaaS products in niche markets.
✦ Introductions to investors in the manufacturing tech space.
✦ Feedback on user experience for CreateQuote.app.