Vetted Executive & Leadership Professionals in Illinois

“Product leader with experience modernizing and merging complex B2B platforms in industrial, facilities, and logistics contexts. Notably led the integration of Smartbin and WasteForce into a single Contelligent platform with no customer attrition, and has shipped AI-informed IoT products that made building optimization more accessible to non-analytical users.”

“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.”

Uriel Kluk

Screened ReferencesStrong rec.

Executive CTO specializing in AI, data platforms, and distributed systems

Chicago, IL20y exp

“Former CTO of Mesh Systems for 20 years, now going all-in on building a physical AI product company. He is simultaneously designing four products across eldercare, smart home monitoring, retail theft prevention, and AI-powered building access, with active industry partnerships (Advantech, Compulab) and a potential LATAM pharmacy pilot.”

“Operations and supply chain leader who has launched new service lines and driven large-scale process modernization—most notably spearheading a shift from fax/phone ordering to EDI to boost throughput and reduce staffing needs. Has executive committee leadership experience as a Chief Supply Chain Officer and has also project-managed clinical service expansions in outpatient healthcare settings using Microsoft Project (which they’ve taught as an adjunct professor).”

“Executive sales leader with 20+ years of experience spanning Director to COO/CSO/founder roles, known for building and rebuilding large sales organizations. Particularly notable for transforming a 357-person GoHealth region into the company's top performer and for creating Rewards Network's first inside sales function after 30 years of field-only selling, producing outsized early results. Brings a rare mix of public sector exposure, national-scale sales leadership, and hands-on operational design across CRM, forecasting, compliance, and manager development.”

“Seasoned entrepreneurial operator who has raised $185M across ventures in seed treatment, drone spraying, gene editing, and biofuels. Has worked closely with accelerators including AgLaunch and Iowa Startup Accelerator as both a participant and later a mentor, and is now open to either founding a new impactful company or stepping into an experienced CEO/C-suite role.”

Luke McConnell

Screened ReferencesModerate rec.

Executive product leader specializing in digital products and FinTech

Naperville, IL11y exp

“Product leader with deep experience building and modernizing complex systems in regulated industries, especially banking and logistics. They led a major core banking platform rebuild, introduced AI-driven operational features, and drove a mobile UX change that increased app usage by roughly 200%. Also brings people leadership experience from building a product team from scratch and a personal connection to education through ESL program work and a family background in special education.”

“Serial founder and fractional CTO with 8 companies founded and 3 exits, now looking to commit full-time to a venture-backable startup. Currently advising two startups that recently raised $400K friends-and-family and $1M pre-seed, and brings thoughtful perspective on venture-scale economics, team quality, and AI disruption risk.”