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Vetted Founders in the Los Angeles Metro
Pre-screened and vetted in the Los Angeles Metro.
Markus Lachinger
Executive Engineering Leader & Platform Architect specializing in Kubernetes PaaS and cloud security
“Engineering leader who built and scaled a distributed team (Serbia + US) to deliver an internal multi-tenant Kubernetes-based PaaS, moving a large org from manual ops-driven deployments to automated CI/CD with >99.97% uptime and 100% service adoption. Known for culture change (blameless post-mortems, clear intake via ticketing) and security-first platform practices (tenant isolation, Falco) supporting SOC2 compliance; also operates at exec level with stakeholder communication and fundraising.”
Andrew Gerberi
Executive Commerce & Digital Technology Leader specializing in enterprise eCommerce platforms
Amit Masaun
Executive Engineering Leader specializing in AI-native healthcare platforms
Nadia Alam
Principal Systems Engineer specializing in digital health cloud platforms and UX
Sepehr Behmanesh Fard
Mid-Level Software Engineer specializing in full-stack and iOS development
Andrew Shane
Executive Communications Leader specializing in media, entertainment, and brand strategy
Benjamin Glassner
Mid-level Product Lead specializing in AI-enabled policy intelligence and apparel product development
“Apparel product developer/sourcing manager at Linkwear Limited who led high-risk, low-MOQ launches (down to 50 pcs/style) by reverse-engineering samples into tech packs, aggressively vetting/negotiating suppliers, and managing production through QC and shipping. Demonstrated trade-risk hedging (Section 301) via parallel sourcing and hands-on supplier recovery by traveling to Wuxi to resolve a mill bottleneck.”
Shawn Souto
Director of Engineering specializing in GenAI and scalable enterprise platforms
Benjamin Hudnut
Junior Live Events & Music Operations professional specializing in booking, touring, and community events
“Founder/director of the music and event production company Tuned In, personally driving outbound BD to book underground LA talent and produce 25 events, including a major Lunar New Year collaboration with Alice Longyu Gao. Also ran multi-channel voter/community outreach for the Frankie Carrillo campaign (door knocking, 1,000+ SMS) and built automation tools (Apple widget; AI image-to-CSV workflow at Live Nation) to improve operational efficiency.”
Benjamin Reicher
Director-level CG/Animation Technical Director specializing in Unreal and VFX pipelines
“Animation pipeline/cinematics specialist focused on Maya-to-Unreal workflows, known as the go-to person for resolving "impossible" fringe export and data-mismatch issues (FBX versions, OS differences, tool bugs). Worked on high-profile titles including Hogwarts Legacy (proprietary cinematics module), Fortnite cinematics, LEGO 2K Racers, and Judas, supporting shots end-to-end from cloth sim pre-roll to facial/body performance alignment.”
Sonia Jairath
Executive Talent Acquisition leader specializing in high-volume and executive hiring across media and tech
“Talent Acquisition leader (former Director of Talent Acquisition at Paramount Global) who has managed recruiter teams (1–7 direct reports) and can jump into high-impact executive searches. Experienced partnering with C-suite/EVP stakeholders and HRBPs on offer approvals and leveling/comp adjustments, and has implemented recruiting process/ATS workflows and team training programs across both startups and large enterprises.”
Jeffrey Anderson
Principal Brand & Communications Leader specializing in culture, media, and motorsports partnerships
Justin Webster
Executive Marketing & Media Strategy Leader specializing in integrated brand and performance marketing
Jalene Evans
Junior Product & Brand Marketing professional specializing in GTM and campaign planning
David Jinks
Senior Content Writer specializing in AI model content and sports media
Dmitry Drigo
Executive CTO/VP of Engineering specializing in AI transformation for FinTech and regulated SaaS
Sandeep Asdhir
Senior Credit & Growth Strategy Professional specializing in creator marketing and lending risk
Robert McGann
Executive Marketing & Editorial Leader specializing in multimedia, healthcare, and digital growth
LAUREN Werner
Executive Operations Leader specializing in scaling marketplaces and consumer businesses
Rahman Mustapha
Mid-level Creative Technologist specializing in XR and immersive neuroscience experiences
Vivien Dinh Brown, J.D., SPHR
Executive HR & People/Culture Leader specializing in global DEI, compliance, and scaling organizations
Iryna MUHASSEN
Senior Procurement Specialist specializing in indirect spend and supply chain
Jiarui Zhong
Senior Game Designer specializing in systems design and UGC platforms
Carlos Arambula
Principal & Senior Brand/Marketing Leader specializing in go-to-market, multicultural and digital growth
“Brand and growth marketer with experience spanning global CPG and corporate brands through to healthcare/pharma and financial services. Known for consumer-insight-led repositioning and measurable, digital-first acquisition (notably CTV), plus executing U.S. market entry and scaling distribution into major retailers and pharmacies within months.”