CTO/CEO Dynamics
11 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.
Michael Kramer
Hi Minnecters!
I architect and build very complex computer system.
My greatest gift is the ability to visualize deeply into complex requirements helping my clients weigh the risks and rewards of choosing the best technical direction to achieve their short and long term business goals. I then build and manage teams to execute on this vision if required.
I have a deep understanding of electronics and software development, enhanced by a thorough understanding of business dynamics. I am also a patented inventor holding 4 patents for a new electric motor technology, and can help you with IP protection.
In the field of Artificial Intelligence, I developed an AI-driven training simulation for the U.S. Navy, which features a 3D virtual environment integrated with an AI chatbot, creating highly realistic simulations of conversational scenarios with naval cadets. I also engineered an AI coaching system for a global learning institution, utilizing the ChatGPT API to create a sophisticated chatbot that provides personalized coaching based on the institution's learning materials.
My client roster includes startups, small businesses, to multi-billion dollar public companies. My experience also includes contracting with the DOD and undertaking municipal government projects, where my strategic insights have facilitated complex technical deployments and significant enhancements to infrastructure.
I have over 40 years of experience in technology, from running the service dept. of the first computer store in the world servicing computers down to the chip level in the early 1980’s (before Apple and IBM PC), to more than 30 years running my boutique software development and consulting company http://www.rightangles.com.
I have founded and led several companies to success. I started Right Angles Technologies Inc., an engineering consultancy known for its technical expertise and execution. I also initiated Kramer Logistics to help Bird Inc. distribute over 30,000 of their electric scooters across Los Angeles during their startup phase. Additionally, I established Delta Force Motors, which focuses on manufacturing and selling my patented Delta Force Motor, a new type of highly efficient electric motor technology.
Hi Minnecters!
I architect and build very complex computer system.
My greatest gift is the ability to visualize deeply into complex requirements helping my clients weigh the risks and rewards of choosing the best technical direction to achieve their short and long term business goals. I then build and manage teams to execute on this vision if required.
I have a deep understanding of electronics and software development, enhanced by a thorough understanding of business dynamics. I am also a patented inventor holding 4 patents for a new electric motor technology, and can help you with IP protection.
In the field of Artificial Intelligence, I developed an AI-driven training simulation for the U.S. Navy, which features a 3D virtual environment integrated with an AI chatbot, creating highly realistic simulations of conversational scenarios with naval cadets. I also engineered an AI coaching system for a global learning institution, utilizing the ChatGPT API to create a sophisticated chatbot that provides personalized coaching based on the institution's learning materials.
My client roster includes startups, small businesses, to multi-billion dollar public companies. My experience also includes contracting with the DOD and undertaking municipal government projects, where my strategic insights have facilitated complex technical deployments and significant enhancements to infrastructure.
I have over 40 years of experience in technology, from running the service dept. of the first computer store in the world servicing computers down to the chip level in the early 1980’s (before Apple and IBM PC), to more than 30 years running my boutique software development and consulting company http://www.rightangles.com.
I have founded and led several companies to success. I started Right Angles Technologies Inc., an engineering consultancy known for its technical expertise and execution. I also initiated Kramer Logistics to help Bird Inc. distribute over 30,000 of their electric scooters across Los Angeles during their startup phase. Additionally, I established Delta Force Motors, which focuses on manufacturing and selling my patented Delta Force Motor, a new type of highly efficient electric motor technology.
Rudi Khoury
AI and digital transformation expert with a passion for helping businesses thrive in today’s fast-paced technological landscape. With over a decade of experience, I specialize in combining digital & business transformation, artificial intelligence and data analytics to create innovative solutions that drive business success.
My journey in the tech world has equipped me with the skills to not only understand but anticipate the needs of businesses across various industries, including finance, retail, and manufacturing.
Business transformation is at the heart of what I do. I am dedicated to helping organizations rethink their business models, streamline processes, and leverage cutting-edge technology to achieve sustainable growth. Whether you're looking to enhance your data capabilities, automate critical tasks, or integrate advanced AI solutions, I bring a strategic vision and hands-on experience to the table.
As a thought leader, I have had the privilege of sharing my insights at numerous tech conferences and in various publications. My mission is to empower businesses to stay ahead of the curve and realize their full potential through innovative technology.
AI and digital transformation expert with a passion for helping businesses thrive in today’s fast-paced technological landscape. With over a decade of experience, I specialize in combining digital & business transformation, artificial intelligence and data analytics to create innovative solutions that drive business success.
My journey in the tech world has equipped me with the skills to not only understand but anticipate the needs of businesses across various industries, including finance, retail, and manufacturing.
Business transformation is at the heart of what I do. I am dedicated to helping organizations rethink their business models, streamline processes, and leverage cutting-edge technology to achieve sustainable growth. Whether you're looking to enhance your data capabilities, automate critical tasks, or integrate advanced AI solutions, I bring a strategic vision and hands-on experience to the table.
As a thought leader, I have had the privilege of sharing my insights at numerous tech conferences and in various publications. My mission is to empower businesses to stay ahead of the curve and realize their full potential through innovative technology.
Alex Celie
Do reach out to learn more about EOS or ask any question specific to your journey of using EOS to thrive & live your entrepreneurial dream - here to help.
Helping entrepreneurs get traction, transform businesses for future growth and achieve the vision with the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). Completed over 700+ EOS® leadership team sessions across 16 countries in the last decade.
Alex helps ambitious entrepreneurial leadership teams strategically prioritize, increase traction and achieve their vision. Specializing in building self-managing businesses with EOS that frees up the leadership team to make quantum leaps.
Alex’s approach emphasizes clarity, discipline, and accountability, enabling organizations to scale and thrive in today's volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world.
Known for his energetic & direct approach and a deep passion to light, guide and pass on the torch of a lifetime of leadership growth and impact.
Alex ensures leadership teams align their goals and execute with precision. His hands-on work empowers leaders to drive significant progress, fostering long-term growth and success in a rapidly changing business environment.
Do reach out to learn more about EOS or ask any question specific to your journey of using EOS to thrive & live your entrepreneurial dream - here to help.
Helping entrepreneurs get traction, transform businesses for future growth and achieve the vision with the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). Completed over 700+ EOS® leadership team sessions across 16 countries in the last decade.
Alex helps ambitious entrepreneurial leadership teams strategically prioritize, increase traction and achieve their vision. Specializing in building self-managing businesses with EOS that frees up the leadership team to make quantum leaps.
Alex’s approach emphasizes clarity, discipline, and accountability, enabling organizations to scale and thrive in today's volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world.
Known for his energetic & direct approach and a deep passion to light, guide and pass on the torch of a lifetime of leadership growth and impact.
Alex ensures leadership teams align their goals and execute with precision. His hands-on work empowers leaders to drive significant progress, fostering long-term growth and success in a rapidly changing business environment.
Scott Palmer
I provide strategic, logistical, and career advice for CLO’s, GC’s, and businesses looking to bring a legal function in-house.
Founder of InHoused, a consulting and coaching firm helping in-house lawyers make better business and career decisions, setting up and optimizing your legal function, and being the kind of lawyer everyone turns to.
With over 20 years experience helping small and medium businesses and non-profits in multiple states in the USA, I can provide a critical outside perspective for your next business or legal challenge.
I’m a commercial mediator, and I have mediation experience with large (9 figure) and small business conflict resolution to help avoid the costs and PITA of a protracted legal battle.
I provide strategic, logistical, and career advice for CLO’s, GC’s, and businesses looking to bring a legal function in-house.
Founder of InHoused, a consulting and coaching firm helping in-house lawyers make better business and career decisions, setting up and optimizing your legal function, and being the kind of lawyer everyone turns to.
With over 20 years experience helping small and medium businesses and non-profits in multiple states in the USA, I can provide a critical outside perspective for your next business or legal challenge.
I’m a commercial mediator, and I have mediation experience with large (9 figure) and small business conflict resolution to help avoid the costs and PITA of a protracted legal battle.
Joel Durbridge
After spending almost a decade in the British military, serving in both the Royal Marines and Special Forces, I’ve transitioned into leadership roles in both Consumer Tech and Private Equity.
I’ve lead teams of over 200 people and managed P&Ls in excess of $50 million.
I’m happy to help you advance your decision making process on how to transition out of the military successfully and pursue leadership roles in the sector of your choosing. Be it managing difficulties you are facing in your current role or navigating a complex interview process for a new role. I am happy to help.
After spending almost a decade in the British military, serving in both the Royal Marines and Special Forces, I’ve transitioned into leadership roles in both Consumer Tech and Private Equity.
I’ve lead teams of over 200 people and managed P&Ls in excess of $50 million.
I’m happy to help you advance your decision making process on how to transition out of the military successfully and pursue leadership roles in the sector of your choosing. Be it managing difficulties you are facing in your current role or navigating a complex interview process for a new role. I am happy to help.
Grismileidy Leonardo
I owned a child care center for over 10 years in NY, I was a preschool Director for over 4 years in FL and now owned a nail bar for almost 3 years in FL with a alcohol license. I can guide you step by step on how to open and operate one of this 2 industry
I owned a child care center for over 10 years in NY, I was a preschool Director for over 4 years in FL and now owned a nail bar for almost 3 years in FL with a alcohol license. I can guide you step by step on how to open and operate one of this 2 industry
Jamaal Cottrell
As a Vistage Chair, Executive 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.
As a Vistage Chair, Executive 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.
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.