Vetted Founders

“Bootstrapped founder of ByteThirst, a launched browser extension and CLI that monitors and estimates the environmental cost of LLM usage. They are targeting a niche climate-tech/AI space with support for 14 platforms, a freemium subscription model, and a first-mover thesis backed by market research, market sizing, and profit projections.”

Melissa Douros

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Executive Product & Operations Leader specializing in FinTech, governance, and digital transformation

Buffalo Grove, IL25y exp

“Operations/product transformation leader with experience driving customer-centric operating model changes at Discover, shifting from a centralized PMO/SAFe to a Product Delivery + Scrum structure aligned to customer journeys. Cites measurable outcomes including a 54% reduction in compliance issues and 20% new product revenue growth, and currently advises a startup board mentoring a first-time founder on org structure, roadmap, and governance-focused decision-making.”

Mo Hallaba

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Executive Founder & Corporate Strategy leader specializing in AI data analytics and gaming

New York, United States18y exp

“Startup CEO/founder (9 years) who built an AI data assistant and ran cross-functional GTM + engineering prioritization using OKRs and KPI-driven sales experimentation. Previously worked in finance on M&A due diligence for multi-billion-dollar transactions, including hands-on NDA/confidentiality work; seeks roles at $250k+ depending on equity and fit.”

“Cross-functional operator with experience at Amazon and Airbus, known for building executive-facing systems (dashboards, AI-enabled project management, operating cadences) that improve communication and efficiency. Has handled high-pressure, multi-timezone priorities and customer-facing technical escalations using structured documentation and frequent stakeholder updates, while maintaining discretion in sensitive situations.”

Mark Krawczuk

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Senior Program & Project Leader specializing in digital transformation and cross-functional delivery

New York, NY30y exp

“Cross-functional operator with experience at Rippling and Twitter, known for building lightweight but rigorous communication and reporting systems (shared notes, weekly updates, exec decks, issue-tracker velocity) to keep teams and executives aligned. Emphasizes psychological safety and early conflict resolution, and has supported senior leaders managing high-volume creative/media output through concise, proactive executive briefings.”

Justin Wisnicki

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Senior Engagement Manager specializing in private equity advisory operations

New York, NY6y exp

“Executive/business operations professional supporting a Managing Partner, with hands-on experience implementing BD tracking and productivity systems across three offices. Has managed a 5-person team while prioritizing 36 clients and 500 BD leads, delivering 4 trial-to-retained conversions and a 30% revenue increase, and building KPI/dashboard-driven accountability for senior-leader initiatives in confidential, private-equity-adjacent environments.”

“Lifelong entrepreneur and early Pixar employee who has spent decades in the Bay Area, New York, and Europe building companies and operating in venture ecosystems. He has raised $20M via ICO, raised £3M for a London venture studio, and brings a strong point of view on AI: product creation is commoditizing, so durable startups need a distribution edge.”

Fareed Zahid

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Senior Enterprise Account Executive specializing in FinTech & enterprise SaaS

New York, NY11y exp

“Enterprise SaaS seller from Dealpath who sourced and closed a $225K ACV deal with Meritage Homes end-to-end, navigating C-level stakeholders and security/finance objections (SOC 2 Type II, ROI/capital allocation framing). Uses BANT and MEDDPIC with a repeatable outbound motion (LinkedIn Sales Navigator + Gong flows) and brings strong fluency in payments/stored value economics (interchange, breakage, embedded payments).”

“Startup-focused finance/operations leader and long-time Controller (15+ years) who helps growing companies bring accounting ops in-house and implement scalable systems (ERP, AP invoice workflows, bank rec automation). Known for hands-on process optimization and change management—using demos and quick wins to convert resistant users and deliver measurable time savings. Works fully remote with a flexible schedule and also supports global offices on systems selection and implementation.”