Arnell Milhouse,

Arnell Milhouse, CEO of SiliconXL & DevAccelerator

Arnell Milhouse is a visionary entrepreneur, CEO, and AI strategist known for his pioneering work in the tech startup space. As the CEO of SiliconXL & DevAccelerator, Arnell is dedicated to transforming Rhode Island’s tech landscape through the power of artificial intelligence and software engineering. With a mission to empower underserved communities, he has launched and mentored dozens of startups, each driven by a commitment to innovation and impact.

Arnell’s approach is defined by a unique dual strategy that combines DevAccelerator with SiliconXL to create a powerful ecosystem for scalable innovation. Through DevAccelerator, Arnell offers rigorous AI and software engineering training to founders, equipping them with the technical expertise needed to thrive in today’s tech-driven market.

SiliconXL then builds on this foundation by acting as a customer-validated startup accelerator where founders leverage their AI and software engineering skills to use AI tools and methods to construct 90% or more of their startups’ applications.

This integrated model enables startups to rapidly prototype, iterate, and deploy solutions with exceptional efficiency and market alignment, giving them a competitive edge in scaling AI-driven businesses.

In addition, Mr. Milhouse is the creator and founder of the world’s first series of AI hackathons. As a speaker, Arnell is known for his compelling insights on the intersection of AI, entrepreneurship, and community-driven economic development. His talks inspire audiences to think beyond conventional boundaries and explore the limitless potential of AI in creating transformative change.