Lance Ennen | Founder & Fractional CTO · Co-Founder, Product & Technology, Permara
Email: byennen@gmail.com | https://LanceEnnen.com | https://github.com/byennen | https://www.linkedin.com/in/lance-ennen/
Last updated September 12, 2026 — current version always at https://LanceEnnen.com/resume

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.

EXPERIENCE
Co-Founder, Product & Technology — Permara (Full-time)
Sep 2026 – Present | Miami, Florida, United States · Remote
  • 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 — Pairty
May 2024 – Present | Panama City, Panamá, Panama · Remote
  • 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 — IDSentric
May 2025 – Present | Naples, Florida, United States · Remote

Investor — GetCarHere
Jul 2026 – Present | New York, New York, United States

Investor — 7N7D
Jan 2026 – Present | Cayman Islands

Investor — Got Teased
Jul 2026 – Present | Cayman Islands

Managing Member — BYENNEN
Oct 2023 – Present | Naples, Florida, United States · Remote
  • 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 — Cerebrum
Oct 2023 – Present | Naples, Florida, United States · Remote
  • 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 — Cerebrum
Apr 2020 – Oct 2023 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States · Remote
  • 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. — CredZK (Full-time)
Jul 2025 – Sep 2026 | Miami, Florida, United States
  • 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 Consultant — Lance Ennen (Self-employed)
May 2005 – Sep 2026 | Miami, Florida · Remote
  • 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 — GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group)
May 2019 – Mar 2020 | Naples, Florida, United States · Remote
  • 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 — Midway Games
May 2005 – Dec 2005 | Greater San Diego Area · On-site
  • 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 — iHeartMedia
Jan 2003 – May 2005 | Phoenix, Arizona Area · On-site
  • 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.

EDUCATION
University of Advancing Technology
Bachelor's in Multimedia and Game Design, 2003 – 2005

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

References available upon request — https://www.lanceennen.com/contact