For founders & early-stage teams
I've taken products from blank page to seven figures in annual revenue. I've built engineering teams from one person to twenty-five. If you're building something early-stage and need someone who can own the entire engineering function — not just execute tasks — I'm open to that conversation.
For the right project, equity makes more sense than hourly.
Most early-stage companies need to hire an engineer, an engineering manager, a sourcer, and someone who can interface with manufacturing. That's four hires and a lot of coordination overhead.
I can be all of that. I have the technical skills, the supplier network, the manufacturing knowledge, and the track record of running an engineering function. For a startup, that's a real advantage.
I'm not looking for a paycheck. I'm looking for a project worth being part of — one where I can have real impact and share in what we build together.
What I own
Full engineering function — design, prototyping, systems, suppliers, quality, team building. Off your plate entirely.
What I bring day one
An existing supplier network, proven product development process, and a track record of shipping. No ramp-up on the basics.
What I want
Meaningful equity and the autonomy to do the work right. I'm motivated when I have skin in the game.
Industries
Open to automotive, hardware, manufacturing, consumer products, and beyond. Good problems don't care what industry they're in.
Why trust me with this
The track record that matters.
Who this is for
I'm selective — not because I'm arrogant, but because this only works when it's genuinely right for both sides.
You have a concept and maybe some funding, but no engineering team yet. You need someone who can own the entire function and build it out as you grow.
You know what you want to build but don't have the technical background to get there. You need a co-founder-level engineer, not just a contractor.
You've validated something and need to scale the engineering function. You need someone who's done this before — not someone figuring it out alongside you.
If the engineering challenge is genuinely hard and the opportunity is real, I'm open to it. Good problems don't care what industry they're in.
In the interest of honesty
Probably not the right fit if...
Let's talk
Tell me what you're building, where you are, and what you're looking for. I'll tell you honestly whether it sounds like a fit — and if it doesn't, I'll tell you that too. No wasted time on either side.
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