Why We Exist
We built Forge Local to work for you.
Local businesses are the heartbeat of every city — and the most underserved by modern technology. Big chains have entire teams of engineers, marketers, and AI specialists driving business. Now, you can too.
We're obsessed with one outcome: when someone in your area searches for what you do, you are the obvious choice. We build the websites, voice agents, and lead systems that make that happen — and we stick around to make sure they do.
Be the name they know.
What we stand for
Speed
Most builds launch in days, not months.
Trust
Plain-English contracts, no hidden fees, no surprises.
Local-first
Built for how real customers in real towns search, decide, and book.
Measurable
We track what matters — calls answered, bookings made, leads captured.
Meet the Team
The people behind Forge Local.
Taylor Whitmore
Founder, Forge Local
I started Forge Local because I kept seeing incredible local businesses lose ground to bigger competitors because they didn't have access to the same technology. No gatekeeping here. You get access to the same tools and tech you keep hearing about but have no idea how to deploy. Your job is to do what you love. Our job is to make sure people know about it.
My mission is simple: put modern tools and beautifully designed websites within reach of every local owner, without the agency overhead or the huge price tag. This is AI without the headache. We are your AI Agency.
Michael LeFevre
Chief Operating Officer, Forge Local
I've built and scaled multimillion dollar businesses. I know what it looks like when operations work — and what it costs when they don't. At Forge Local, my job is to make sure everything behind the scenes runs as well as what our clients see in front of them. Clean systems, smart processes, zero chaos. So Taylor can build, the team can move fast, and our clients always get what they were promised. Execution isn't a detail. It's the whole thing.
Lilianna Pedroni
Chief Creative Officer, Forge Local
I spent four years designing software in the safety tech space — building experiences that had to work, had to be clear, and had to earn trust fast. That's exactly the standard I bring to Forge Local. My job is to make sure every local business we work with looks like they belong at the top. The branding, the content, the presence — it all has to mean something. Because in a crowded market, how you show up is how you get chosen. Your business deserves to look as good as it is.
Neema Naeemi
President of Sales, Forge Local
I spent over a decade as a top performer in biotech sales — one of the most competitive, high-stakes industries there is. I know what it takes to earn trust, communicate value, and close. At Forge Local, I bring that same standard to every conversation we have with local business owners. No pressure tactics. No fluff. Just an honest look at what's possible and a clear path to get there. If we can help your business, I'll tell you. If we can't, I'll tell you that too.