CTO/CEO Dynamics
21 experts
Jeff Zigman
“The Business CTO”, an 11-year CTO tech entrepreneur and 13-year Business Analyst with a focus on rapid MVP creation for businesses.
Built 15 business-level MVPs solo, including a project delivered in 2 weeks that a company failed to build for $500K.
Led design and development of over 300 software solutions, specializing in solving complex problems with high-value impact.
Built TRUEclaims, a software that an Auto Adjuster spent 15 years trying to develop. Before meeting me, he went through 19 software companies, all of which said it was impossible, one of which wanted to charge him $1M to attempt to build it with no timeline provided. I built a working version in less than 1.5 months.
Some MVPs built:
TRUEclaims
Trucker Matcher (~2 weeks to MVP)
Partner Rally (~2 weeks to MVP)
Lead Bridge (~5 days to MVP)
Amazon Product Search/Filter (~2 weeks to MVP)
Easy Work Orders (~3 days to MVP)
Real Estate Showcase (~2 weeks to MVP)
Community Helper (~4 days to MVP)
COVID-19 Marketplace (~3 weeks to MVP)
Commercial Real Estate CRM (~2 weeks to MVP)
U10K - Uber For Freight (~3 weeks to MVP)
I’ve also been selling over a decade, particularly Tech Sales, and have closed many deals and onboarded well over 100 customers.
Things I can advise on:
✔️ How to build MVPs with the right scope
✔️ How to sell tech/software so your tech team doesn’t hate you
✔️ Scaling business through automation
✔️ Business-level MVP development
✔️ How to design a software product to actually solve customer problems
✔️ Early-stage product validation
✔️ How to manage a CTO/CEO relationship
✔️ Software project management
“The Business CTO”, an 11-year CTO tech entrepreneur and 13-year Business Analyst with a focus on rapid MVP creation for businesses.
Built 15 business-level MVPs solo, including a project delivered in 2 weeks that a company failed to build for $500K.
Led design and development of over 300 software solutions, specializing in solving complex problems with high-value impact.
Built TRUEclaims, a software that an Auto Adjuster spent 15 years trying to develop. Before meeting me, he went through 19 software companies, all of which said it was impossible, one of which wanted to charge him $1M to attempt to build it with no timeline provided. I built a working version in less than 1.5 months.
Some MVPs built:
TRUEclaims
Trucker Matcher (~2 weeks to MVP)
Partner Rally (~2 weeks to MVP)
Lead Bridge (~5 days to MVP)
Amazon Product Search/Filter (~2 weeks to MVP)
Easy Work Orders (~3 days to MVP)
Real Estate Showcase (~2 weeks to MVP)
Community Helper (~4 days to MVP)
COVID-19 Marketplace (~3 weeks to MVP)
Commercial Real Estate CRM (~2 weeks to MVP)
U10K - Uber For Freight (~3 weeks to MVP)
I’ve also been selling over a decade, particularly Tech Sales, and have closed many deals and onboarded well over 100 customers.
Things I can advise on:
✔️ How to build MVPs with the right scope
✔️ How to sell tech/software so your tech team doesn’t hate you
✔️ Scaling business through automation
✔️ Business-level MVP development
✔️ How to design a software product to actually solve customer problems
✔️ Early-stage product validation
✔️ How to manage a CTO/CEO relationship
✔️ Software project management
Harri Hursti
Hacker, Security Expert, Elections
Harri Hursti is a technologist, life-long hacker and a world-renown security professional whose expertise lies in observing, witnessing, and preventing malicious activities in network environments. His expertise is paramount to ensuring the resilience and security of AI infrastructures.
Hursti’s career started in the mid-1980s developing secure communication protocols and technologies to protect information and security systems at the national security level. He was the co-founder of the first pan-European internet service provider EUNet. Since 2005, he has been briefing and advising law and policy makers and national and local governments on cybersecurity and critical infrastructure in the United States, ASEA and elsewhere. Hursti is advising multiple companies in security technologies, identity management, cryptography, and applications of digital biotech. He’s also advising and conducting security trainings and assessments of critical infrastructure with multiple countries around the world.
Hursti is a co-founder and co-organizer of DEF CON Voting Village. DEF CON is one of the world's largest and most notable global security research and hacker community conventions, and held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. The HBO documentary film Hacking Democracy (2006) featured Hursti’s successful proof-of-concept mock election hack (Hursti Hack) that altered reported results in an election machine used in the U.S. elections. His second HBO documentary Kill Chain: The Cyber War on America's Elections (2020) provided a follow-up analysis on election security. Both documentaries earned Emmy nominations.
Hacker, Security Expert, Elections
Harri Hursti is a technologist, life-long hacker and a world-renown security professional whose expertise lies in observing, witnessing, and preventing malicious activities in network environments. His expertise is paramount to ensuring the resilience and security of AI infrastructures.
Hursti’s career started in the mid-1980s developing secure communication protocols and technologies to protect information and security systems at the national security level. He was the co-founder of the first pan-European internet service provider EUNet. Since 2005, he has been briefing and advising law and policy makers and national and local governments on cybersecurity and critical infrastructure in the United States, ASEA and elsewhere. Hursti is advising multiple companies in security technologies, identity management, cryptography, and applications of digital biotech. He’s also advising and conducting security trainings and assessments of critical infrastructure with multiple countries around the world.
Hursti is a co-founder and co-organizer of DEF CON Voting Village. DEF CON is one of the world's largest and most notable global security research and hacker community conventions, and held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. The HBO documentary film Hacking Democracy (2006) featured Hursti’s successful proof-of-concept mock election hack (Hursti Hack) that altered reported results in an election machine used in the U.S. elections. His second HBO documentary Kill Chain: The Cyber War on America's Elections (2020) provided a follow-up analysis on election security. Both documentaries earned Emmy nominations.
Paul Williams
I'm Paul Willians, an Award winning & Industry recognized Fintech/Gaming/BPO CTO with over
15 years exceptional leadership experience in organizations ranging from pre-seed startups to $2B businesses with proven performance managing technical deliverables of up to $450M revenue, operational budgets of $200M, capital expense of $50M. An extensive technical manager, with a track record that includes 3 turnaround events, 7 technical and financial improvements for the company, and ultimately 2 successful shareholder exits, that exceeded $100M, through careful planning, business alignment and execution of the technology alignment to business strategies, including attracting, retaining, and managing global teams more than 3500, building the necessary products and technological services to accelerate performance and increase revenue. Working with personal relationships at Apple, to be accredited with pioneering the first ever US based gambling app in the iOS App store in 2009.
I'm Paul Willians, an Award winning & Industry recognized Fintech/Gaming/BPO CTO with over
15 years exceptional leadership experience in organizations ranging from pre-seed startups to $2B businesses with proven performance managing technical deliverables of up to $450M revenue, operational budgets of $200M, capital expense of $50M. An extensive technical manager, with a track record that includes 3 turnaround events, 7 technical and financial improvements for the company, and ultimately 2 successful shareholder exits, that exceeded $100M, through careful planning, business alignment and execution of the technology alignment to business strategies, including attracting, retaining, and managing global teams more than 3500, building the necessary products and technological services to accelerate performance and increase revenue. Working with personal relationships at Apple, to be accredited with pioneering the first ever US based gambling app in the iOS App store in 2009.
Chris Belfield
Chris is a globally renowned cloud security and compliance expert with over 15 years of experience, specializing in Amazon Web Services (AWS) but also proficient in Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Known for his exceptional technical expertise and problem-solving abilities, Chris has a passion for solving the toughest cloud security challenges for large-scale organizations.
His career began with a Bachelor's in Computer Science, leading him to roles in cybersecurity consultancy. Early on, Chris developed a deep understanding of cloud infrastructures and became a specialist in AWS services, including identity management, encryption, and data protection. Over time, he expanded his expertise to other cloud providers, helping organizations develop multi-cloud security strategies.
What sets Chris apart is his focus on Service Level Design (SLD), where security, performance, and compliance are integrated into the design process. This ensures that organizations can meet strict regulatory requirements while maintaining operational efficiency and reliability. He emphasizes the importance of embedding security into cloud architecture from the beginning, avoiding costly fixes later on.
Chris’s ability to tackle complex security challenges in highly regulated environments, like healthcare, finance, and public infrastructure, has earned him a reputation as a top expert. He excels at balancing security needs with business goals and operational efficiency. His expertise extends to navigating complex regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, making him an invaluable asset to global enterprises.
In addition to his technical skills, Chris is an outstanding communicator. He can translate complex concepts to both technical teams and C-level executives, ensuring alignment across all stakeholders. As a mentor and thought leader, Chris is dedicated to shaping the future of cloud security, continuing to push boundaries in innovation while guiding organizations to confidently adopt secure cloud solutions.
Chris is a globally renowned cloud security and compliance expert with over 15 years of experience, specializing in Amazon Web Services (AWS) but also proficient in Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Known for his exceptional technical expertise and problem-solving abilities, Chris has a passion for solving the toughest cloud security challenges for large-scale organizations.
His career began with a Bachelor's in Computer Science, leading him to roles in cybersecurity consultancy. Early on, Chris developed a deep understanding of cloud infrastructures and became a specialist in AWS services, including identity management, encryption, and data protection. Over time, he expanded his expertise to other cloud providers, helping organizations develop multi-cloud security strategies.
What sets Chris apart is his focus on Service Level Design (SLD), where security, performance, and compliance are integrated into the design process. This ensures that organizations can meet strict regulatory requirements while maintaining operational efficiency and reliability. He emphasizes the importance of embedding security into cloud architecture from the beginning, avoiding costly fixes later on.
Chris’s ability to tackle complex security challenges in highly regulated environments, like healthcare, finance, and public infrastructure, has earned him a reputation as a top expert. He excels at balancing security needs with business goals and operational efficiency. His expertise extends to navigating complex regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, making him an invaluable asset to global enterprises.
In addition to his technical skills, Chris is an outstanding communicator. He can translate complex concepts to both technical teams and C-level executives, ensuring alignment across all stakeholders. As a mentor and thought leader, Chris is dedicated to shaping the future of cloud security, continuing to push boundaries in innovation while guiding organizations to confidently adopt secure cloud solutions.
Ryan Taylor
Current Masters MSIS Student @ University of Utah | 17+ Years in IT.
Instead of simply climbing the career ladder, I'm building my own rocket ship by taking every course I could.
Managed Undersea Fiber Cables, Data Centers, And over 30+ Radio Station systems.
Author of : Do they have broomsticks in space.
Current Masters MSIS Student @ University of Utah | 17+ Years in IT.
Instead of simply climbing the career ladder, I'm building my own rocket ship by taking every course I could.
Managed Undersea Fiber Cables, Data Centers, And over 30+ Radio Station systems.
Author of : Do they have broomsticks in space.
Maksym Mashnytskyi
I’m the CTO of a high-tech company developing technology platforms for the Media & Entertainment and Retail Entertainment industries, serving over 15 million active users. I’ve successfully grown a startup from a 5-person engineering team to a robust team of 60. I offer valuable expertise in building and scaling engineering teams and processes, developing technology leaders, fostering strong CTO-CEO collaboration, and guiding professionals on the journey from engineer to CTO. Additionally, I specialise in building technology roadmaps, enterprise architecture, defining vision, and developing strategies for long-term success.
I’m the CTO of a high-tech company developing technology platforms for the Media & Entertainment and Retail Entertainment industries, serving over 15 million active users. I’ve successfully grown a startup from a 5-person engineering team to a robust team of 60. I offer valuable expertise in building and scaling engineering teams and processes, developing technology leaders, fostering strong CTO-CEO collaboration, and guiding professionals on the journey from engineer to CTO. Additionally, I specialise in building technology roadmaps, enterprise architecture, defining vision, and developing strategies for long-term success.
Jamaal Cottrell
Performance Coach, and CEO Peer Advisory Group Facilitator, I help high-performing CEOs and Senior Executives achieve greater levels of success both personally and professionally, while having a positive impact on their communities and building a strong legacy. We deploy a proven methodology used for over 65 years to help people who run businesses become better leaders, make better decisions, and get better results.
Performance Coach, and CEO Peer Advisory Group Facilitator, I help high-performing CEOs and Senior Executives achieve greater levels of success both personally and professionally, while having a positive impact on their communities and building a strong legacy. We deploy a proven methodology used for over 65 years to help people who run businesses become better leaders, make better decisions, and get better results.
Uriah Ortiz
I’m an Entrepreneur with over 20 years of self employment success in Retail, Locksmith & Security Service Industry, Online Sales & E-Commerce, Marketing, Project Management, Operations, and Entrepreneurship in General.
Also, an experienced locksmith/security technician with nearly 20 years of installation, servicing, and sales in: commercial and residential locksmithing, automotive locksmithing, access control (badge readers, maglocks, strikes, etc), cctv surveillance systems, safes, and home automation.
Founder & CEO of Guardian Safe & Lock LLC, in 2010 and GSL Hardware in 2024. Which has three YouTube channels: @guardiansafeandlock, @UDROpreneur, and @GuardianApproved.
I’m an Entrepreneur with over 20 years of self employment success in Retail, Locksmith & Security Service Industry, Online Sales & E-Commerce, Marketing, Project Management, Operations, and Entrepreneurship in General.
Also, an experienced locksmith/security technician with nearly 20 years of installation, servicing, and sales in: commercial and residential locksmithing, automotive locksmithing, access control (badge readers, maglocks, strikes, etc), cctv surveillance systems, safes, and home automation.
Founder & CEO of Guardian Safe & Lock LLC, in 2010 and GSL Hardware in 2024. Which has three YouTube channels: @guardiansafeandlock, @UDROpreneur, and @GuardianApproved.
James Hansen
I am the CEO of Jimbo And Company Transport, a global leader in the RV Transport sector. With over 15 years of experience in this field, I have a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in this ever-growing market. My accounting background and business acumen enable me to optimize the financial performance and sustainability of the company.
My core competencies include operations management, financial planning and analysis, cash flow management, pricing strategy, and negotiation. I leverage these skills to deliver exceptional service and ensure the safe, efficient transportation of recreational vehicles. I also cultivate a culture of teamwork, innovation, and excellence among our talented team of professionals. My mission is to make Jimbo And Company Transport a trusted and preferred transportation partner for our clients and stakeholders.
I am the CEO of Jimbo And Company Transport, a global leader in the RV Transport sector. With over 15 years of experience in this field, I have a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in this ever-growing market. My accounting background and business acumen enable me to optimize the financial performance and sustainability of the company.
My core competencies include operations management, financial planning and analysis, cash flow management, pricing strategy, and negotiation. I leverage these skills to deliver exceptional service and ensure the safe, efficient transportation of recreational vehicles. I also cultivate a culture of teamwork, innovation, and excellence among our talented team of professionals. My mission is to make Jimbo And Company Transport a trusted and preferred transportation partner for our clients and stakeholders.
Michael Kramer
Hi Minnecters!
With over 40 years of experience in software engineering and electrical engineering from startups to major public corporations, I provide technology expertise and leadership to my client base.
Let me help you take your company and vision to the next level.
If you are a startup founder, but don’t have technical experience, I can help you build a technical team to execute your product vision.
If you are an established company, but are looking to get an edge on your competition, schedule a call with me to discuss your business goals and how I may help you achieve them. 
Hi Minnecters!
With over 40 years of experience in software engineering and electrical engineering from startups to major public corporations, I provide technology expertise and leadership to my client base.
Let me help you take your company and vision to the next level.
If you are a startup founder, but don’t have technical experience, I can help you build a technical team to execute your product vision.
If you are an established company, but are looking to get an edge on your competition, schedule a call with me to discuss your business goals and how I may help you achieve them.