Hunt. Hack. Create.

Helping you create the business impact and career growth you want, but don’t know how to achieve.

Opportunities for business and personal growth don’t magically appear. We need to hunt for them. We need to take advantage of them using the resources at hand. We have to hack solutions to aggressively take advantage of opportunities in the right moments. Only then can we create the outcomes we want.

Hunting, Hacking, and Creating is the mindset I’ve used to transform from an insecure kid into an industry recognized expert and successful entrepreneur.

Former CEO and VP Cybersecurity.
24+ years in tech startups, Fortune 500s, and SMBs. Speaker at BlackHat, DEFCON and CanSecWest

Hunt Opportunities.

Hack Solutions.

Create Outcomes.

Coaching and advisory through the scope of hacker ingenuity.

Hacking is more than just taking over someone else's computer and stealing data. For some, that means learning how to bootstrap a business and get it off the ground from zero to their first $1M in revenue.

For others, it means navigating the painful lessons and decisions associated with growth from $1M to $5M to $10M to $50M in revenue and beyond.

In today's business world, just having strong technical acumen and a "kick ass" attitude isn't enough. To truly get ahead and enjoy your work and life, you need strong leadership and communication skills. In a fast-moving digital workplace, these skills help you stand out, engage confidently, and inspire others around you.

  • “Collaborating with Mike has provided a tremendous boost to my professional mindset. His experience starting, growing, and eventually selling his own company comes through in our conversations regarding my next steps with my company. If you’re feeling stuck or need a fresh perspective, contact Mike.”

    — John Vitelli, Coaching Client | CTO, Entrepreneur

  • "Mike did a great job in supporting our directors transition through a difficult period of growth. He helped us more effectively maintain and grow our business with better team management and prioritization of our efforts."

    — Engineering Director, Cybersecurity firm

  • ​"Mike gave us the structured support we needed for collaborative goal setting. The result has been more meaningful dialogue with our business stakeholders.​"

    — VP of Engineering, AI/ML

  • ​"Mike's consulting has been critical for our company. With a better understanding of our strengths and shortfalls, we've been able to achieve better than expected business outcomes with notable improvements in culture, business acumen, and service-line development.​"

    - Chief of Staff, Technology start up

  • "Mike successfully enhanced our finance team's approach to measuring contribution margin, coached junior leaders into effective business leads, and advised our leadership team on improving cross-functional collaboration."

    — CEO, Technology Services firm

In The Field with the Hunter Hacker

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In both business and the wild, opportunities don’t just appear; you have to hunt for them.

Once found, you hack solutions using the resources at hand, creating the outcomes you envision. My "Hunting, Hacking, Creating" approach transforms uncertainty into growth. Whether bootstrapping a startup or scaling a multimillion-dollar enterprise, I equip you with the leadership and communication skills essential for success in today’s competitive market.

Coaching and advisory expertise rooted in a deep commitment to precision and strategy.

Over the decades of my career in the digital space, I’ve come to understand the profound impact technology can have on a business. I use this experience to help you leverage technology for maximum benefit and avoid pitfalls that can undermine your success.

My coaching and advisory services are rooted in a deep commitment to precision and strategy—skills honed as an avid outdoorsman and mountain bike racer. Just as I hunt for opportunities and navigate challenging terrains in nature, I identify strategic moves and overcome obstacles for your business, ensuring you achieve stronger, more sustainable results.

Transform what’s holding you back into leadership and growth.

I believe that every challenge presents an opportunity.

My "Hunting, Hacking, Creating" approach transforms obstacles into growth. Whether bootstrapping a startup or scaling a multimillion-dollar enterprise, I equip you with the leadership and communication skills essential for success in today’s competitive market.

Build habits for continual growth and improvement.

My approach is not just about solving immediate problems but about fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Through personalized coaching, I empower you to build resilient teams, enhance communication, and create a sustainable impact. As we navigate the complexities of your business landscape, you'll gain the confidence and skills to lead with clarity and purpose.

Let’s embark on this journey together. With the right strategies and mindset, you can transform your technical challenges into business triumphs, achieving the growth and success you’ve always envisioned.

Let’s embark on this journey together. Elevate your leadership potential. Achieve the growth and success you deserve.

Join Me on The Hunt

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