Dan's Millionaire Code

Dan Young, founder of PC Laptops and Xidax

AI cut $2.8M a year from my companies.

I don't consult on AI. I run it. Here's what it does, and the machines we run it on.

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Tell me your team size and what eats your time. I'll tell you what to automate first.

Inc. 500 multiple years, Utah Business 40 Under 40 and Utah Best of State. 130K+ people follow along.

The $2.8M is our own internal estimate, not audited.

95 seconds on how we run AI on machines we own, and the family time it gives your people back.

Companies that have bought computers from us

  • NASA
  • DreamWorks
  • Lucasfilm
  • History Channel
  • Google
  • Amazon
  • Microsoft
  • NVIDIA
  • Intel
  • AMD
  • Gearbox
  • 2K Games

Plus game studios, construction firms, medical offices and schools. Building computers since 1992. Intel Partner and Microsoft Partner.

What AI did for my companies

$2.8M

a year lower operating costs, with AI driving it. The money went back into the business: better tools, and raises for people who stepped up.

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  • Payroll
  • Busywork
  • Vendors
  • Agency
  • Compliance

Our own internal estimate. Not audited. Your results will be different.

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From an empty fridge to $2.8M a year saved.

Where I came from, how AI took the grunt work off my people, and what it can do for yours.

Families at golden hour: the beach, a ballgame, a walk with the dog. Now picture it.
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A real person answers. Since 1992.

In their words

The people who know me best.

“He gives straight feedback, challenges you to think differently, while always offering ideas. He is a proven business leader in the industry and a sought after coach and mentor.”
Michelle Johnston HolthausFormer interim co-CEO, Intel
“Dan is always focused on solving the customer’s problems. I would buy from Dan any day!”
Greg PearsonVice President, AWS Global SalesFormer President, Intel Americas
“A very thoughtful cloud centric leader who can develop and implement new business models.”
Eddie O’BrienFormer Vice President, Microsoft
“Dan will always exceed your expectations.”
John PestanaCo-founder, OmnitureSold to Adobe for $1.8 billion
“From that moment, Dan became my mentor for all things in technology.”
John PenningtonCo-founder, Bridge Investment Group$28 billion under management
“Dan gets things done. He does not waste time and he excels in all that he does.”
Jeff RichardsExecutive Vice President, CBRE
“His knowledge and dedication to his business and the technology industry is second to none.”
Greg BaurVice President and GM, Global Scale and Partner Programs, Intel
“He brings an amazing energy and creativity to everything he does that is contagious.”
Travis PalenaGlobal Channel and Partner Sales Director, Intel

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People I've met along the way

Athletes, authors, actors and the guys who ran Intel. I picked up something from most of them.

  • Dan Young with Shaquille O'Neal on a red carpetShaquille O'NealNBA Hall of Famer
  • Dan Young with Tony Robbins backstage at an eventTony RobbinsAuthor and speaker
  • Signed photo of Jackie Chan made out to DanJackie ChanSigned for me, 2005
  • Dan Young with Gary VaynerchukGary VaynerchukCEO, VaynerMedia
  • Dan Young with George W. BushGeorge W. Bush43rd President of the United States
  • Dan Young with Steve ForbesSteve ForbesChairman, Forbes Media
  • Dan Young with Robert KiyosakiRobert KiyosakiAuthor, Rich Dad Poor Dad
  • Dan Young with Chris VossChris VossAuthor, Never Split the Difference
  • Dan Young with Pat Gelsinger at an Intel eventPat GelsingerFormer CEO, Intel
  • Dan Young with Paul OtelliniPaul OtelliniIntel CEO, 2005 to 2013
  • Dan Young with Dean GraziosiDean GraziosiCo-founder, Mastermind.com
  • Dan Young with Antonio Banderas on a film setAntonio BanderasActor
  • Dan Young with Emmitt Smith on a football fieldEmmitt SmithNFL Hall of Famer, Dallas Cowboys
  • Signed photo of Chuck Norris made out to DanChuck NorrisSigned for me
  • Dan Young with Steve Aoki next to a custom Xidax gaming PCSteve AokiDJ and producer
  • Dan Young with Tito Ortiz at a red carpet eventTito OrtizUFC Hall of Famer
  • Dan Young with one half of Penn and TellerPenn & TellerOne half of the magic duo
  • Dan Young with Gary Coleman at dinnerGary ColemanActor, Diff'rent Strokes
  • Dan Young with John PestanaJohn PestanaCo-founder, Omniture
  • Dan Young with John and Bridger PenningtonJohn & Bridger PenningtonInvestors and entrepreneurs
  • Dan Young with Dr. Jerry Chidester in a studio photo shootDr. Jerry ChidesterPlastic surgeon
  • Dan Young with Brandon FugalBrandon FugalReal estate investor
  • Dan Young with Scott KellerScott KellerReal estate investor

Xidax AI machines

Your AI. In your building.

No per-question bill. Your customer data never leaves.

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Xidax 4U AI rack server

Since before ChatGPT

I was talking AI before it was cool.

Dated posts and podcast clips, with links.

See the receipts
  1. 1992Start building tech companies
  2. 2018AI on my podcast
  3. 2022"The robots are coming"
  4. NowAI in every department

The lineup

Which one is right for you?

Three ways in. Most companies land in the middle.

A Xidax desktop with a glass side, lit up inside

For one person or a small team

Desktop AI

NVIDIA RTX 5070 to 5090

  • Up to 32 GB of AI memory
  • A private AI assistant at your desk
  • Ready to go. Plugs into a normal outlet.
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Most companies pick this
Xidax X1 AI workstation

For a team

Xidax X1 AI

NVIDIA RTX PRO or AMD Radeon AI PRO

  • 48 to 96 GB of AI memory
  • Runs a mid-size model for your whole team
  • Plugs into a normal outlet
Get a quote See the specs
Xidax 4U and 2U rack servers

For the whole company

X1 AI, top end

Up to four NVIDIA RTX PRO cards

  • Up to 384 GB of AI memory
  • Runs very large models for everyone
  • Needs a 20A circuit or 240V
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Actual configurations may vary from photos. Quotes are good for 30 days because card and memory prices keep moving.

What happens when you DM me

Three messages. No pressure.

  1. 1

    Send “AI”

    On Instagram. That's it.

  2. 2

    Tell us about your team

    How many people, and what eats their time.

  3. 3

    Get a plan and a quote

    What to automate first, and the machine that runs it.

  • Building computers since 1992
  • A real person if anything goes wrong
  • Decades of chip relationships when parts are scarce
DM me “AI”

Keynotes and workshops

Book me to speak on AI.

Real numbers from my own companies. In person anywhere, Utah is easiest, or virtual.

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  • Inc. 500, multiple years
  • Utah Business 40 Under 40
  • Served on Intel's Board of Advisors
  • AMD Gaming Advisory Council

Free tools

Run your own numbers.

What lost time costs you. What cloud AI will cost your team. How your money grows.

Open the tools
Example: 25 people, 5 hours a week$250,000a year spent hunting for information
DM me “AI” for your business