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Founder-led. Operator-built. Designed for real-world constraints.

CtrlAltX exists to build software-backed experiences where culture, nightlife, and immersive systems collide—without sacrificing trust, safety, or operational clarity. This page is the “why you can trust the builder” layer.

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25+

Years building systems

20+

Programs / initiatives operated

$10M - multi-year NYC funded initiative

Budget / operations scale

50+

Teams led (direct + matrix)

Why my background matters here

Creative tech often breaks when it hits reality: payments, permissions, liability, safety incidents, creator disputes, messy operations, unclear accountability. I built my career operating in environments where governance and execution are non-negotiable— and I’m applying that same rigor to culture-driven products.

I build rails, not just demos

I’m obsessed with the parts that make projects survive: operating models, workflows, auditability, risk thinking, and clear ownership—so a platform can scale without chaos.

Trust is a system requirement

“Trust & safety” isn’t a PDF. It’s how permissions, identity, reporting, moderation, and transparency behave under stress—especially in nightlife and creator ecosystems.

I ship fast, then harden

Early builds exist to test assumptions. Once truth emerges, we harden: access control, instrumentation, ops tooling, and clear constraints—so the product remains stable as it grows.

I design for operators

Hosts, venues, staff, creators, and community leads need workflows that reduce friction and ambiguity. Good software doesn’t just serve “users”—it supports the whole system.

What I’ve done (the short version)

I’ve led operations, finance, compliance-heavy delivery, and system modernization across complex organizations—where outcomes are measured, audits are real, and failure is expensive.

Operations & governance

Built budgeting, reporting, and decision systems that hold up under scrutiny: clear controls, documented processes, and leadership-ready visibility.

Systems modernization

Implemented modern tooling and data flows that reduce manual work: better intake, better tracking, fewer blind spots, more accountability.

Risk management mindset

I think in failure modes: where harm can happen, where confusion creeps in, where incentives break—and I design guardrails early.

Cross-functional leadership

Led teams across functions with real deadlines and constraints. Align people, process, tooling, and measurement—then ship.

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What this enables for partners

If you work with CtrlAltX, you’re not just hiring a studio to “make something look good.” You’re working with a builder who can design a system that holds up in the real world.

Less risk

Clear constraints, safety thinking, and operational design reduce preventable failures.

Faster truth

Prototypes that test assumptions quickly—then iterate with discipline.

Systems that scale

Build foundations that support growth without collapsing into chaos.

Want to build something real?

If you’re building in a space where context, culture, trust, and human behavior actually matter, we should talk.

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