I’m Laurent Gharda. I deliver investor-grade clarity and build scalable foundations for tech companies from pre-seed to Series B. Start with a 1-Day Growth Audit. If engaged, I embed as your Fractional CxO to drive the plan myself. Forty years in Silicon Valley means crisp decisions, faster cycles, and no fluff—just execution.
Phase 1: The Laurent Gharda 1-Day Growth Audit
I personally dive into your product plans, GTM strategy, and core messaging using AI/LLM tools to precisely identify what’s missing, unclear, or superfluous—delivering clarity in one day.
You’ll receive:
Phase 2: Fractional CxO Implementation (Optional)
If engaged, I embed as your Fractional CxO to oversee implementation and strategic review.
Ready To Turn Clarity Into Execution?
For custom implementation or long-term engagement pricing, please use the contact form below and specify “Fractional CxO Engagement” in your message.
METHODOLOGY
I define the path to growth through a unique, accountable methodology, built on 40 years of engineering and executive leadership:
My methodology is validated by real-world results: I am a UC Berkeley CS graduate with patents in virtualization technology. My executive experience includes VP roles at Veritas (helping secure the IPO) and leading LinMin, whose technology was private-labeled as Cisco Server Provisioner. I bring technical depth to every strategic decision.
My unique advantage is a holistic perspective built on technical mastery and 40 years of executive execution.
This perspective is driven by my UC Berkeley CS background and multiple patents, which evidence my technical depth and ability to innovate. I leverage deep, cross-functional insight across:
I’ve worked in both startups and publicly traded companies, giving me the unique ability to think like an executive who has led and scaled.
My holistic perspective ensures strategies are innovative, practical, and aligned directly with business objectives—empowering decision-makers with the clarity to move forward confidently.
What Your Investment Buys
You buy accelerated results. My methodology integrates LLM/Agent rigor with decades of executive judgment to enhance your strategic output and guarantee capital efficiency across every phase of your business:
This unique synthesis—AI rigor applied through executive experience—eliminates bottlenecks, maximizes resource allocation, and provides the clarity needed to unlock new funding or accelerate major product launches.
My commitment is to translate four decades of Silicon Valley expertise—from patents to IPOs—directly into your strategic success, ensuring you have the reliable foundation necessary for sustained, hyper-growth across all market conditions.
Let’s make your strategy sharper and capital deployment safer.
Book your audit, and walk away with clarity and actionable steps.
I am Laurent Gharda, a seasoned Silicon Valley executive who brings over four decades of experience in the technology sector to my role as a trusted advisor. My unique dual perspective is driven by a proven track record of scaling companies, securing major customers, and driving strategic transitions.
C-level roles (CEO, COO, VP Marketing, VP Sales) at multiple tech companies
Computer Science degree from UC Berkeley; multiple patents, demonstrating technical depth and ability to innovate
Founded and led software companies through successful exits and mergers
VP roles at Veritas Software and Phoenix Technologies; President and CTO of LinMin (vendor for Cisco Server Provisioner); Business development at Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
Developed AI data center provisioning software (as President and CTO of LinMin) selected and private-labeled by Cisco as "Cisco Server Provisioner."
