Meet Justin: COO
Justin Shirk
Chief Operations Officer & Founding Member
1. Tell us a little about your background and what brought you to Eternal Legacy AI.
Right from the beginning, I have had a knack for tech. My neighbor was retired, but he loved working on his many projects in his garage, and he was always happy to teach me what he knew. Professionally, I have been in the IT industry for over 23 years now, and I've held many different positions. At the heart of it, I'm still a tinkerer who loves building and fixing things. It's that love for creation that brought me to Eternal Legacy AI, where I help build our incredible units from the ground up. My background isn't just good for building, though; it also aligns really well with the company's vision and its goals. My little sister had the foresight to invite me to join the team, where I got to team up with brilliant people. Together, we're working to make Jonathan's vision a reality.
2. What do you love most about the work you do here?
I enjoy working with a team where my mind can go in several different directions, share my thoughts and gather others' thoughts, and put them together in a cohesive manner. It has been nice to be heard with my ideas and see some moving forward, and others stored for the future.
3. If you could ask Abraham Lincoln one question, what would it be?
What was your biggest drive for running for president 6 times?
4. Who is one person from history you’d love to have a conversation with—and why?
I would have to say Nikola Tesla. He is an intriguing and mysterious man with so much brilliance. I am curious about his thought process and inspirations.
5. What does the word legacy mean to you?
I hope my legacy is one of wisdom, hope, and curiosity, as well as a willingness to put in the effort. I hope I've instilled those traits in my boys, as well as some sense of good that I've done and been a part of.
6. What’s a surprising skill, interest, or fun fact about you that others might not guess?
Fishing is one of my favourite relaxation spots. It doesn't matter if it is on a lake, river, beach, or from a boat, I love fishing!
