Lance Ennen
Founder & Fractional CTO · Co-Founder, Product & Technology, Permara
Work Experience
Co-Founder, Product & TechnologyFull-time
- Co-founded Permara, an innovative platform that transforms verified facts into executable financial actions.
- Developed infrastructure to manage agreements, ensuring secure payments to verified recipients.
- Integrated identity verification, financial credentials, and intelligent payment routing into a cohesive system.
- Contributed to the acquisition of CredZK Inc., enhancing our technology with privacy-preserving credential solutions.
Foundation
- Co-Founder of Pairty, a human venture capital DAO focused on aligning economic value with human connections.
- Developed a global ecosystem where relationships drive financial opportunities, enhancing network value.
- Fostered collaboration among diverse stakeholders to create innovative solutions in venture capital.
Investor
Investor
Investor
Investor
Managing Member
- Founded and lead ByEnnen, a startup incubator focused on technology companies.
- Partner with founders to provide software engineering, product strategy, and technical leadership.
- Offer angel investment for select opportunities, aligning our success with the companies we support.
- Collaborate closely with founders to transform ideas into viable products and establish technical foundations.
Co-Founder, Advisor
- Transitioned from day-to-day leadership as CTO to an advisory role, shaping Cerebrum's strategic direction.
- Advised the leadership team on product decisions and emerging technologies to drive growth.
- Aligned technical priorities with long-term business goals while preserving the company's vision.
Co-Founder, CTO
- Co-founded Cerebrum to enhance identity verification and enterprise credentialing for organizations.
- Led product and technology development, translating complex identity infrastructure into user-friendly applications.
- Grew the team to 25, overseeing platform architecture, software development, and data-provider integrations.
- Supported over 8 million orders annually through innovative solutions like the vID app for digital credentials.
Founder | Acquired by Byzantine Solidus Inc.Full-time
- Founded CredZK, a pioneering privacy-preserving financial credential platform utilizing zkTLS and verifiable credentials.
- Developed the first working prototype in just five days during Moca Network's Identity House in Cannes.
- Achieved 2nd Place on Demo Day for innovative approach to verifiable financial credentials in lending.
- Successfully led the acquisition of CredZK by Byzantine Solidus Inc., integrating technology into Permara.
Software ConsultantSelf-employed
- Advised clients on building cross-platform technology solutions tailored for startups and enterprises.
- Designed and deployed applications using React, React-Native, GraphQL, Blockchain, and Serverless technologies.
- Developed innovative solutions for Web, Mobile, Desktop, VR, and AR platforms, enhancing user engagement.
Counsel Member
- Collaborated with companies to provide expert insights on programming languages and emerging technologies.
- Delivered strategic guidance on artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and machine learning applications.
- Engaged in discussions about Blockchain and Cryptocurrency trends to inform client decision-making.
Quality Assurance Analyst
- Collaborated with programmers and artists to ensure high-quality code and game design for Mortal Kombat - Shaolin Monks.
- Utilized skills in 3D modeling, texture art, rigging, animation, and motion capturing to enhance game quality.
- Engaged in effective communication across teams to streamline the development process at Midway Games.
Remote Technician
- Assisted in organizing and setting up promotional events for multiple radio stations, including KEZ, KISS FM, KNIX, and KFYI.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure successful execution of events, enhancing brand visibility.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills while managing logistics and event details.
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Profile
Lance Ennen is a technology founder and fractional CTO specializing in AI-agent systems, digital identity, and payments infrastructure. He is the founder of ByEnnen LLC, co-founded the digital identity platform Cerebrum, and has spent nearly two decades as an early engineer and technical leader at startups including Obtiva, Factor75, and Raise.
Skills
Languages
- TypeScript / JavaScript
- GraphQL
- Ruby
- Swift
- C#
- C++
Platforms & frameworks
- React, React-Native, Next.js
- REST APIs, Serverless, AWS
- Blockchain, verifiable credentials, zkTLS
- AI-agent systems
Education
University of Advancing Technology
Bachelor's in Multimedia and Game Design · 2003 – 2005
References
Reference List: Available upon request — Contact me