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Vetted Board Members
Pre-screened and vetted.
Executive biotech operator specializing in therapeutics, diagnostics, and health AI
Steve Casley
Executive CEO specializing in commercial aviation, SaaS, and AI-driven mobility
“Founder building an enterprise AI SaaS platform for complex, asset-intensive industries, targeting fragmented-data and manual planning workflows with an AI-native, explainable scenario-analysis product. Bootstrapped to date with production platform in active enterprise trials/pilots and preparing for an institutional seed raise; emphasizes workflow integration, ROI proof points, and founder-led GTM.”
Brett Gregor
Executive CTO specializing in digital transformation for direct sales and enterprise platforms
“Hands-on architect/executive who built a virtual sales platform from scratch with real-time video delivery and autoscaling global video nodes, while also operating at the stakeholder/roadmap level. Previously scaled IT as Arbonne grew from ~$11M to $1B in annual sales and led large digital transformation efforts including a 70-person team for princesshouse.com; also advises startups (e.g., SocialBud) on product expansion and roadmaps.”
Jason Deshayes
Executive Wealth Advisor specializing in tax-focused financial planning
“Operations-focused advisor who has helped organizations scale through major transitions (including doubling headcount and moving from fully remote to hybrid) by implementing structured scheduling, space planning, and documented processes. Uses EOS/Level 10 to drive accountability and execution, and has mentored a young executive team through role definition, ownership transfers, and exit planning culminating in a $12M sale.”
Kristen Giovanis
Executive operator and board advisor specializing in scaling PE-backed and founder-led services firms
“Former CEO of a rapidly scaling, PE-backed company (ULG) who rebuilt the operating model and unified fragmented systems after acquisition-driven growth. Implemented EOS and led phased deployments of NetSuite, Salesforce, Monday.com, and Power BI to create a connected, data-driven organization, with strong change-management and executive coaching experience.”
Andy Cwik
Executive product and strategy leader specializing in startups, healthcare IT, and venture growth
“Founder building Hubub, a digital concierge startup that automates business client entertainment workflows from reservations and ticketing to CRM updates and expense reporting. They have a business plan, 500 beta users, positive traction around event discovery, and are exploring a partnership with a major credit card company while prioritizing compliance and expense features next.”
Rocky Vienna
Executive Technology & Operations Leader (CIO/CTO/COO) specializing in PE value creation
“Operations transformation leader with private-equity due diligence experience who rebuilt KIO Networks’ operating model using ITIL/COBIT/ISO 27001, stood up a PMO, and standardized tooling across countries—helping shift the business from co-location to managed services/cloud and improving EBITDA from -7% to +4% in 18 months. Also serves as a board member/mentor at EvoNexus and UCSD Rady, coaching founders on ICP, GTM, pricing, and investor readiness.”
Executive education operator specializing in PE-backed growth and multi-site scaling
Executive Technology & Transformation Leader specializing in Healthcare IT and AI/RPA
Executive CTO/CIO specializing in FinTech, B2B SaaS, and digital transformation
Executive Engineering Leader specializing in Healthcare IT and startup scaling
Executive GTM & Bid Management Leader in Telecom, ICT, Cloud and Data Centers
Executive Biotech Founder/CEO specializing in fermentation-based bioactive ingredients
Senior Product Manager specializing in experimentation, customer discovery, and GenAI workflows
Executive CEO, board director & chair specializing in energy, infrastructure, AI and governance
Mid-level E-commerce Buyer specializing in fashion and home goods assortments
Senior Software QA Analyst specializing in web, mobile, and API testing
Executive Technology Leader specializing in SaaS, cloud transformation, and M&A
Director-level HR leader specializing in people operations, compliance, and culture transformation
Marilyn Eisele
Executive Board Director & CPA specializing in audit, risk governance, and business transformation
“Former accountant/auditor turned CFO/President/operator who repeatedly joins early-stage, science-led companies to build enterprise-grade operations from scratch. At BIOHM Health, led end-to-end operational process buildout and automated a gut-test sequencing workflow portal (logistics through automated reporting), while coordinating contract manufacturing and third-party lab capacity to support rapid growth.”
Alex Ganjizadeh
Director-level operations leader specializing in multi-site growth and organizational development
“Aspiring founder with moderate familiarity with the VC and startup studio ecosystem, motivated by the ability to solve problems according to their own vision. Particularly interested in building in home services and mental health/counseling, and expresses strong commitment to entrepreneurship.”
Executive Technology Leader (CTO/CPO) specializing in digital transformation, ERP, AI/ML, and M&A
Richard Cautero
Executive Finance & Board Leader specializing in CPG turnarounds, governance, and strategy
“Board-level operator/advisor with consumer and distribution experience who has led strategic planning and KPI-driven operational improvements for growth-stage businesses. Notable outcomes include a 25% operating income lift during Jones Soda’s geographic expansion and tripling sales at a distributor by expanding profitable routes, plus hands-on executive mentoring around acquisition due diligence and product launch turnarounds.”