I’m Laurent Gharda. I use AI-driven analysis plus 40 years of executive and technical depth (Berkeley CS, virtualization patents) to deliver investor-grade clarity and scalable foundations from pre-seed to Series B. Start with a 1-Day Growth Audit. From there, we can scope a focused project or, if needed, I embed as your Fractional CxO to direct and execute. No fluff, just decisions and results.
Phase 1: The Laurent Gharda 1-Day Growth Audit
I personally dive into your product plans, GTM strategy and core messaging using AI and LLM tools to identify what’s missing, unclear or superfluous, then deliver clarity in one day.
You’ll receive:
Phase 2: Project-Based Execution or Fractional CxO (Optional)
Depending on scope, I either run a defined project to implement the recommendations or embed as your Fractional CxO to lead implementation and ongoing strategic reviews.
Ready To Turn Clarity Into Execution?
For project-based implementations or longer-term fractional CxO engagements, please use the contact form below and specify whether you are interested in a project or a “Fractional CxO Engagement” in your message.
METHODOLOGY
I define the path to growth through an accountable methodology built on 40 years of technology and executive leadership:
My methodology is grounded in real-world execution: UC Berkeley Computer Science, virtualization patents, VP roles at Veritas, Phoenix and Award Software, and CEO/COO roles at Open Country, eCode, QualSoft and LinMin (technology provider for the white-labeled Cisco Server Provisioner). That mix of technical depth and operations responsibility informs 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 and agent rigor with decades of executive judgment to enhance your strategic output and improve 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 experience, from patents to IPOs, directly into your strategic success so you have a reliable foundation for growth in any market.
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, an AI-driven fractional CxO and Silicon Valley operator with over four decades across technology, product and go-to-market. I have scaled companies, secured major customers and led strategic transitions from early stage through IPO and acquisition.
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, Phoenix Technologies and Award Software; CEO/COO roles at Open Country, eCode, QualSoft and LinMin (technology provider for the white-labeled Cisco Server Provisioner); Business development at Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
Designed and shipped multiple infrastructure and management products, including OCM-Manager, OCM-Provision, LinMin Bare Metal Provisioning, LinMin Snapshot Manager and the eCode iBar, plus virtualization architecture covered by issued patents; LinMin technology was selected and white-labeled by Cisco as "Cisco Server Provisioner."
