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Vetted Managing Directors
Pre-screened and vetted.
Joshua Spatz
Executive Technology Leader (CTO) specializing in IoT, enterprise systems, and digital transformation
“Founder of an LLC operating as a consulting firm providing fractional CTO services to startups, giving them parallel exposure to multiple early-stage companies. Has direct experience with MVP development, building org structures from scratch, and supporting early fundraising, and is exploring a pivot from consulting into a scalable product business while staying engaged with the VC/accelerator ecosystem.”
Ronald Brockmann
Executive technology leader specializing in cloud, AI, video, and embedded systems
“Serial startup founder with multiple prior ventures that raised capital, now building an AI supervision product focused on child safety in online gaming. Has repeatedly operated in new technology categories such as WiFi, video over IP, cloud gaming, and AI supervision, and approaches validation through customer interviews, industry research, and bootstrapped market proof.”
Ryan Jones
Director-level athlete advisor and development leader in collegiate athletics
“Sports business professional with experience advising professional tennis coaches on commercial deals, appearances, and contract structure, with adjacent exposure to college athletics through Duke Men's Basketball. Stands out for balancing athlete/coach schedule uncertainty with partner assurance, using contingency-based agreements and transparent expectation-setting to win trust and drive successful activations.”
Larry Moran
Executive Business Leader specializing in operations, growth strategy, and value creation
“Operator/CIO-type leader who has supported multiple founding teams and stepped in early at a high-growth venture (4th employee) to build core operations and hiring as the company scaled rapidly (4→40 employees; ~$1M→~$8M revenue in a year). Implemented an enterprise ATS across ~600 employees to centralize candidate flow and cut talent acquisition costs, and created a standardized operational playbook (30–40 offerings) to improve delivery efficiency in a healthcare/pharma-focused agency.”
Executive entrepreneur and attorney specializing in technology ventures and international business
Executive COO/CFO specializing in SaaS operations, M&A, and growth transformations
Executive manufacturing leader specializing in aerospace, defense, and power electronics
Executive Revenue & Partnerships Leader specializing in AI infrastructure, GPU compute, and developer platforms
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.”
Richard Rivera
Executive business and technology leader specializing in SaaS, media, and digital transformation
“Candidate participated in Launch Factory's venture studio selection process, which introduced them to a formalized startup methodology, and then went on to found and recently exit their own business. They are highly motivated to keep building companies, with a clear emphasis on creating products that serve a community and validating market need through product-market fit.”
Andrew Stock
Executive sales and operations leader specializing in solar, staffing, and growth strategy
“Entrepreneurial operator with prior CEO experience leading a SaaS company in the solar space, including two years of venture fundraising, accelerator participation, and raising two small rounds of capital. Currently consulting for a startup with an option to become CEO, but is selectively seeking stronger opportunities based on sharp judgment around business model viability, founder quality, and market risk.”
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.”
Krishna Krovi
Executive GTM & Revenue Leader specializing in GenAI, SaaS, and Robotics
“President/founder of Kazenet, an early-stage no-code, compliance-focused recurring-revenue SaaS platform with customers and ~$200K revenue YTD, currently preparing a seed raise targeting angels/seed investors. Also mentors founders at C10 (Kendall Square venture studio), bringing hands-on experience scaling revenue, teams, and new verticals across US and international markets.”
Director-level Talent Acquisition leader specializing in IT and multi-industry staffing
Executive leader in themed entertainment, immersive experiences, and global operations
Executive Operations Leader specializing in international business and market expansion
Executive GTM & Bid Management Leader in Telecom, ICT, Cloud and Data Centers
Executive commercial and operating leader specializing in ultra-premium beverage brands
Executive Applied AI & Venture Builder specializing in Enterprise SaaS and Healthcare
Executive media and corporate strategy leader specializing in digital transformation and international trade
Executive CIO and AI Transformation Leader specializing in cloud, cybersecurity, and enterprise automation
Executive Enterprise Architect specializing in cloud, ERP/CRM, integrations, and AI/ML
Executive Growth Marketing Consultant specializing in games, Web3, and music
Matthew Knecht
Executive Chief of Staff / Legal Operations leader in nonprofit public defense
“Former attorney turned senior operations/Chief of Staff-style leader with ~20 years balancing strategy and day-to-day execution. Led multi-office expansions (e.g., launching a new Detroit office) and built a professionalized finance function with audit-ready controls to free up CEO bandwidth. Also led an emergency COVID-era shift to remote operations while safeguarding safety, morale, and revenue.”