Vetted Chief Executive Officers

Andrew Lanzino

Screened

Executive Growth & Strategy Leader specializing in hospitality, entertainment, and large-scale events

Las Vegas, NV21y exp

“Strategic operations and org design leader who led restructuring at MGM Resorts, including an "org-blind" approach separating structure design from talent evaluation to reduce bias. Also teaches strategic management at a university and has advised/mentored C-suite leaders, combining high-level strategy with hands-on stakeholder listening (e.g., UNLV dean strategic re-envisioning).”

Khori Whittaker

Screened

Executive Venture Builder & Operator specializing in 0-to-1 launches and governance

Remote, Global15y exp

“Solo founder running a venture studio (Mongoose) building AI-personalized products (e.g., faith-based daily devotional, meal planning, and a platform aimed at helping retiring SMB owners sell businesses). Previously at InsideTrack, leveraged a Department of Labor grant program to break into the community college market and secured major contracts ($5M and $3M) by helping institutions craft winning grant applications.”

“Commercially driven founder/operator with hands-on fundraising experience across angels, family offices, SPVs, VC, and PE-backed brands. Helped MATE.bike raise a $10M Series A and supported K-Way's US market development, while currently building a startup with up to $3.9M in soft commitments.”

“Healthcare-focused operator/investor with multiple emerging startup ideas, including a patented fish oil formulation backed by a published NEJM clinical trial and a fermentation-based functional ingredients company restart. Brings a patient-first mindset, experience leading companies in incubator settings, and a distinctly investor-driven lens on commercialization, fundraising, and cap table strategy.”

“Operations-focused leader with experience spanning client delivery, sales operations, and longer-term customer success initiatives at a reputation analytics firm and at Penta. Known for implementing systems (ClickUp, Salesforce/HubSpot, marketing tech) and rigorous reporting rhythms that improve executive visibility, accountability, and data-driven resource allocation; also supported an acquisition by preparing confidential financial documentation and contracts.”

Jamie Jones

Screened

Executive biotech and pharma commercial leader (CEO/CBO/VP) specializing in growth, launches, and fundraising

Greater Boston, MA37y exp

“Entrepreneur and fundraising leader with 8 years raising $500K–$55M across life sciences, transportation, and brand marketing. Notably raised $55M for an oncology startup by de-risking the story and sourcing aligned institutional investors with drug development expertise. Brings a highly structured, metrics-driven approach to validation and surgical go-to-market execution in resource-constrained environments.”

Alex Lange

Screened

Executive Strategy & Technology Leader specializing in PropTech, digital marketing, and venture innovation

Bellevue, WA36y exp

“Serial entrepreneur with decades in lead gen and CRM marketing and a track record of three exits/acquisitions. Founded Roost, a national MLS-driven real estate portal, leveraging SEO/SEM/email and a pilot-led, unit-economics approach (pricing, retention, CAC/LTV). Now exploring an AI-driven, end-to-end automation concept for SMB hyper-local marketing and execution.”