Meet Portia Burton

Portia Burton is a technologist with over a decade of experience coding. She's built software that scales, solved complex technical challenges, and worked at the cutting edge of technology.

As an international speaker, Portia has shared her expertise at prestigious conferences including PyCon and Node.js Interactive EU. She's spoken to audiences around the world about the practical applications of technology and how it can transform the way we work.

Her career includes work as a software developer and contributor at Google and other cutting-edge Silicon Valley companies. She's seen firsthand what's possible when technology is applied thoughtfully—and more importantly, she's learned how to make complex tech accessible to everyone.

"I believe technology should serve people, not the other way around. That's why I set up AI for firms and then train the people who work with it. The bots need a role. The team needs a plan."

Portia Burton

Founder, The New Mainstreet

Portia is also a business owner herself. She understands the daily grind of running a business—the endless tasks, the constant context-switching, the feeling that there's never enough hours in the day.

That's why she founded The New Mainstreet: to bridge the gap between complex technology and real-world business needs. She knows that "shiny tech" means nothing if it doesn't bring measurable results to the people using it.

Her mission is simple: help firms set up AI bots and train their teams to work with them. Come in, set it up, train the team, and get out of the way.