Zen CTO for AI Startups
Fractional CTO across four AI companies. Ordained Zen priest. Building production AI systems that work — and leaders who last.
Fractional CTO capacity is full • Now accepting board/advisory & private work
"Technology without consciousness is destructive; consciousness without technology is stagnant."
The future belongs to those who can integrate both.
What Changes
AI systems that reach production. Leaders who stay grounded while scaling. Organizations that move faster without burning out.
AI That Ships
From concept to production in weeks. 97%+ accuracy in deployed systems across hedge funds, government, and startups.
Leaders Who Last
Private orientation work for founders carrying complexity. Technology and consciousness as one practice.
Fractional CTO
Currently CTO of four AI companies simultaneously. Capacity is full — accepting advisory and board roles.
Enterprise & Government AI
Crown corporation AI transformation. $27Bn+ hedge fund systems. Regulatory compliance that doesn't slow you down.
Three Things That Work Together
Technology that ships. Leadership that lasts. Organizations that grow without losing what matters.
AI That Ships
- Production systems at 97%+ accuracy
- Concept to deployment in weeks
- Enterprise-grade infrastructure
Leaders Who Last
- Clarity under pressure
- Decisions from stillness
- Sustainable performance
Organizations That Scale
- Move faster without burning out
- Align people and systems
- Grow without losing signal
An Actual Unicorn
Ordained Zen priest running four AI companies. 25 years of technology leadership. The combination sounds unlikely — that's what makes it work.
Enterprise-Grade Architecture
Scalable systems designed for growth from day one
Zen + Engineering
Clarity under pressure. Decisions from stillness, not reactivity.
Rapid Execution
Ship production-ready AI systems in weeks, not months
Current Portfolio
CTO & equity shareholder across four AI ventures. Fractional CTO capacity is currently full.
CopperTeams.ai
Fractional CTO & Shareholder
AI voice coaching platform transforming team performance
AthynaInsight.ai
Fractional CTO & Shareholder
AI building code compliance automation
Ganttsy Inc.
Fractional CTO & Shareholder
AI-powered personal project coaching platform
New Value Solutions
Head of AI & Shareholder
Disrupting enterprise & government VPN ecosystem with AI
Each role leverages my unique combination of Zen philosophy and Fortune 500 technical expertise to bridge AI innovation with human consciousness, creating technology that enhances rather than replaces human potential.
Services & Programs
Strategic engagement models for every stage of growth
VentureJumpstart
A comprehensive technical roadmap to get from idea to MVP without burning your runway.
- MVP Definition & Metrics
- Technical Architecture
- Budget & Timeline
- Investor-Ready Roadmap
Enterprise AI Blueprint
Strategic intervention to de-risk investment, align stakeholders, and ensure compliance.
- Executive Workshops
- Impact Assessment
- Security & Compliance
- Strategic Roadmap
Private Work
For founders and leaders navigating technology and consciousness.
- 1:1 with a Zen priest & CTO
- Orientation over optimization
- By inquiry only
- Fit determined by conversation
Strategic Retainer
Dedicated technology leadership and transformation guidance on a monthly basis.
- Fractional CTO Services
- Monthly Strategy Sessions
- Priority Support
- Quarterly Reviews
Precision Projects
Focused initiatives with clear objectives and timelines for specific challenges.
- Defined Scope
- Milestone-Based
- Expert Team Assembly
- Knowledge Transfer
Workshops
Interactive sessions to align teams, explore AI opportunities, and build capabilities.
- AI Discovery
- Team Alignment
- Skill Building
- Innovation Sprints
Current Thinking
Writing on AI, technology leadership, and what happens when you take consciousness seriously.
