The Right Team Makes All the Difference
Great results start with the right team
At Daring Way, we’ve assembled a group of partners with extraordinary depth across technology, strategy, business, and creative disciplines.
Each partner is chosen not only for their proven expertise and industry knowledge, but also for their ability to collaborate seamlessly. Together, we cover a wide breadth of skills with minimal overlap—ensuring every angle is addressed, from big-picture strategy in the boardroom to hands-on execution at the product level.
What it takes to be a Daring Way Partner
- 20+ years of proven experience: A level that ensures hard-earned judgment, pattern recognition, and resilience that only come from decades of leading through change.
- Multi-disciplinary backgrounds: Every partner has worn multiple hats across their career, spanning leadership, strategy, and execution.
- Distinct expertise with minimal overlap: Collaboration thrives without echo chambers.
- Track record of transformation: Leading organizations through pivotal change—scaling growth, modernizing technology, or entering new markets.
- Hands-on credibility: Not just advisors, but leaders who have delivered measurable results at scale.
- Boardroom to buildroom impact: Equally comfortable shaping strategy with executives and rolling up sleeves with product and technical teams.
Explore our partner profiles below to see how we combine diverse perspectives into a unified force for delivering exceptional outcomes.
Meet the Partners
Walter – Technology StrategistLink Copied!
Walter is the driving force behind Daring Way, blending deep expertise in enterprise product development, software engineering, and operations. Known for delivering cost-effective solutions aligned directly with business goals, he has helped industry leaders such as Microsoft, Toyota, Ericsson, AT&T, and The Weather Channelachieve substantial growth.
Praised for his fresh perspective and proactive approach, Walter was championing DevOps practices well before they became mainstream. His ability to simplify complex challenges makes him invaluable in delivering innovative, secure, and high-performing solutions.
Connect with Walter to elevate your strategy, reduce technical debt, and scale confidently.
Michael – Growth-Stage CEO & Board AdvisorLink Copied!
Michael runs the Daring Way Operating Partner Program.
Michael is a 7x CEO, board member, and growth strategist with over 30 years of experience leading private and public technology companies to successful exits. Renowned for consistently delivering strong investor returns, he excels at scaling startups, rejuvenating mature firms, and orchestrating go-to-market strategies that drive rapid growth results.
Mike will take your company to the next level of strategy, fundraising, and operational efficiency.
Scott – PlatformsLink Copied!
Scott leads our Platform projects from Infrastructure to DevOps to AI.
Scott kicked off his tech journey at Delta Air Lines in 1991, when airlines and technology were worlds apart from what they are today. Yet after more than 30 years, he’s found that the core challenge—building, deploying, and managing resilient systems—hasn’t changed. It’s still server, storage, and networks at the core; only the tools have evolved.
When Daring Way needs a deep, foundational understanding of how something works, Scott’s the one they unleash. Armed with a rare calmness under pressure, he thrives on filtering out the noise to tackle complex processes and deliver rock-solid solutions—a skill he’s honed through decades of rapid industry change.
Scott cuts through the chaos and clarifies your next tech project.
Robin – FinOpsLink Copied!
When it comes to cost optimization, Robin is the go-to-market expert.
Robin transforms deep technical work—across engineering, QA, ops, and scientific R&D — into messaging and momentum that drive business growth. With over 30 years of experience in technical sales and marketing, she empowers teams to communicate the real-world value of their products and services to customers, investors, and executive stakeholders.
Her superpower is helping technical professionals bridge the gap between what they build and how it sells — crafting stories that turn complex features into compelling benefits. From GTM coaching to stakeholder alignment, Robin ensures every initiative is rooted in clarity, strategy, and commercial impact.
Robin helps your product speak the language of your market—without losing its technical soul.
Daring Advisor NetworkLink Copied!
Beyond our core team, we leverage a trusted, carefully curated network of advisors to meet your unique business needs. Whether your challenges involve supply chain management, embedded hardware, mobile solutions, agricultural automation, finance, or on-premises data centers, our expert connections help you succeed even in highly specialized industries.
Our network isn’t merely a collection of contacts gathered at events. Instead, it’s a tight-knit group of seasoned professionals we’ve successfully collaborated with before and confidently recommend. These are experts we trust, respect, and look forward to partnering with again to deliver exceptional outcomes for your business.