Lance Ennen

Founder & Fractional CTO · Co-Founder, Product & Technology, Permara

Work Experience

Permara

www.permara.com

Sep 2026 – Present

Miami, Florida, United States · Remote

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.

Pairty

www.pairty.com

May 2024 – Present

Panama City, Panamá, Panama · Remote

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.

IDSentric

www.idsentric.com

May 2025 – Present

Naples, Florida, United States · Remote

Investor

GetCarHere

www.getcarhere.com

Jul 2026 – Present

New York, New York, United States

Investor

7N7D

www.7n7d.com

Jan 2026 – Present

Cayman Islands

Investor

Got Teased

www.gotteased.com

Jul 2026 – Present

Cayman Islands

Investor

BYENNEN

www.byennen.com

Oct 2023 – Present

Naples, Florida, United States · Remote

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.

Cerebrum

cerebrum.com

Oct 2023 – Present

Naples, Florida, United States · Remote

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.

Cerebrum

cerebrum.com

Apr 2020 – Oct 2023

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States · Remote

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.

CredZK

www.credzk.com

Jul 2025 – Sep 2026

Miami, Florida, United States

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.

Lance Ennen

www.lanceennen.com

May 2005 – Sep 2026

Miami, Florida · Remote

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.

GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group)

glginsights.com

May 2019 – Mar 2020

Naples, Florida, United States · Remote

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.

Midway Games

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May 2005 – Dec 2005

Greater San Diego Area · On-site

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.

iHeartMedia

www.iheartmedia.com

Jan 2003 – May 2005

Phoenix, Arizona Area · On-site

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

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