Chad Stilwell
Technology Executive | CTO | AI & Data Science Leader
Innovative and results-driven technology executive with a proven track record of driving growth and scaling companies through people, products, and innovative technology.
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Inside the System: How I Build, Lead, and Grow
From Chad Stilwell, People-First Product & Technology Leader
👋 INTRO
Hi, I’m Chad.
I’m not going to list bullet points about KPIs, revenue growth, or how many teams I’ve scaled (I can do that elsewhere).
This is about something different — something more real. It’s about leadership. What it looks like. What it feels like.
So instead of telling you who I am as a leader, I’ll let the people I’ve worked with do it for me.
🧭 People First. Always.
"Your kindness, grace, and humility encouraged us all to do and show the same. I never felt scared to be myself at AGORA because of you. Should I ever rise into a leadership role, I aspire to be a leader like you."
— Dallas Scott, Sr. Full Stack Developer
"It’s the honest truth sir. You were the reason I stayed on through the interview process and took the position. FRANKLY, I worked for Chad, not Agora — and I will follow you to your next place."
— Trevor Gale, Engineering Manager
"You encourage me to be myself, and you've been an example of who I want to be. You love your wife, your son, and you kick ass as our leader. You wear the fun clothes and shoes without giving a fuck — and gave me the courage to do the same."
— Michael Simpson, VP of Information Technology
📈 Growth Is the Job
"You took a chance on me and gave me the tools and space to grow. I will always be grateful."
— Dallas Scott, Sr. Full Stack Developer
"You continually enabled my success and made the employees matter just as much as the business."
— Brandon Mogg, Director of Data Integrity
"I’ve had mentors who made me a better tech professional — but you helped me become a better man."
— Michael Simpson, VP of Information Technology
"I’m so grateful for the chance you took on me. I’ve learned so much from you in this short time. I’d work with you any day."
— Lauren Chapman, Product Manager
🏗️ Culture Is the Product
"The culture you built is unprecedented compared to my many stops over the years. You made this a place people actually wanted to work — and I’d work for you again in a heartbeat."
— Chris Sachnik, Data Architect
"It was the most fun I’ve ever had and an awesome thing to be a part of — from the people to the projects."
— Daniel Schaefer, Tech Lead
"You were the reason I took the job in the first place. Your interview sold me. And yeah... I’ll ride those sweet, sweet coattails if you’ll have me."
— Ryan Mendenhall, Sr. Designer & Certified Cybersecurity Pro
"I’m thankful every damn day that I stumbled into the privilege of working with this team you built."
— Michael Simpson, VP of Information Technology
🧠 WHAT I BELIEVE
I believe people do their best work when they’re challenged and cared for.
I believe in building tight-knit teams that get shit done, take care of each other, and have fun doing it.
I believe culture isn’t a perk — it’s the product. And when it’s done right, outcomes follow.
🔍 WHAT I’M LOOKING FOR
I’m looking for the next place where I can build.
A place that values humans over hierarchy, speed over perfection, and impact over ego.
If that’s the kind of team you’re building — let’s talk.