--- title: "Meet the Clustr Team | AI Enablement Consultants" description: "Led by operators from Microsoft, Salesforce, Rockwell, PTC, and MDLIVE. Practitioners who build and enable, not just advise." url: https://getclustr.ai/team source: https://getclustr.ai/team --- # Led by operators, not advisors. Decades of combined experience building, selling, and enabling at the companies we now help transform. ## Partners ### Lauren Goodell Partner Previously Microsoft · Salesforce · Zinnia, Founder & CEO Go-to-market AI enablement Founder and CEO of Zinnia, an AI-powered copilot for account executives. Lauren began her career at Microsoft mastering enterprise tech, sales, and communication fundamentals, then earned top performance awards at Salesforce, where she prototyped internal solutions to improve sales productivity. Named one of the 100 Women to Know in America in 2023, Lauren is a mission-driven entrepreneur passionate about reshaping how go-to-market teams build authentic, long-term customer relationships. She champions transparency, real connection, and a more human approach to sales. She is known for her honest storytelling, her ability to turn scrappy startups into thoughtful brands, and her commitment to empowering others through AI and automation. ### Bryan Dennstedt Previously MDLIVE, CTO & CIO · TechCXO · iPic Entertainment Technology & architecture Fractional CTO and CIO with TechCXO, with more than 40 engagements helping companies scale their technology operations. As CTO and CIO of MDLIVE, Bryan grew the technology team from 7 to 80+, established a 99.99% uptime production environment, and helped drive the growth that led to the platform's $500M+ acquisition. At iPic Entertainment, he directed teams managing technology across mobile applications, websites, and infrastructure. As Fractional CTO of ProMed Clinical Systems, he led the migration from client-server architecture to a SaaS cloud model, and he designed the flagship product suite at City Power Marketing, a web-based platform spanning trading tools, business intelligence, and financial dashboards. Bryan holds a BS in Information Technology from Rochester Institute of Technology and serves as a trusted technical advisor to several technology-forward companies navigating digital transformation. ### Conner Knepley Previously Rockwell Automation · Growterra, COO · Premier International Finance & operations A data-driven leader focused on the finance and operations side of AI adoption: where automation actually changes cost structures, close cycles, and day-to-day execution. Conner has spent six years implementing IoT, software, and cybersecurity solutions for Fortune 500 clients, beginning in enterprise software sales at Rockwell Automation. As Chief Operations Officer at Growterra, Conner built the operating and product backbone of a growing company, owning the processes, data foundations, and financial discipline that let a small team punch above its weight. At Premier International, he guided enterprise data services engagements, helping organizations clean, migrate, and govern the data that AI and automation depend on. That combination shapes how he works with Clustr clients today: start with the operational and financial reality, strengthen the data foundations, and only then scale the automation. Conner is the partner clients call when AI needs to show up in the P&L, not just the demo. ### Hugh Chin Previously Premier International, Oracle Alliance · Rockwell Automation · Growterra Data, automation & enterprise AI A relationship-driven sales and strategy leader who leads the Oracle Alliance at Premier International, working with some of the world's largest consulting and technology firms to support ERP transformations through intelligent data migration. Through Clustr, Hugh helps small and midsize businesses unlock efficiency by embedding automation and AI into everyday operations. Over the past several years, Hugh has guided enterprise clients through complex modernization efforts, partnering with system integrators to identify where automation and AI can deliver the most meaningful impact, from reducing manual effort and resource strain to accelerating implementation timelines. Whether in large enterprise or fast-moving startup settings, Hugh brings strategic clarity, go-to-market expertise, and a deep understanding of where technology meets business value. ## Core Team ### Taylor Leë Andorfer GTM Lead ### Vick K R&D Lead ### Adrian Lucavi Technology Lead ### Josh Gilligan AI Education ### Leticia Zilli Sr Marketing Director ### Colleen Furman Enablement Lead ### Claire Rahlfs Architecture Lead ## Advisors ### Khash S Advisor · CEO & Co-Founder, TeleMeet · Founder, Moka Blox Khash Sarrafi is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and executive with over 25 years of experience across finance, technology, and innovation, best known as the CEO and Co-Founder of TeleMeet, a secure, AI-driven digital engagement platform for healthcare, finance, and education. Beyond TeleMeet, he leads Moka Blox, a venture studio focused on applying AI, automation, and data analytics to accelerate business growth and operational efficiency, and previously served as Managing Partner at Castle Rock Innovations, where he developed regulatory tech solutions for financial services firms. His industry expertise spans fintech, AI, digital health, and edtech, with a strong emphasis on compliance, enterprise solutions, and human-centered technology. Passionate about mentorship and education, he also teaches robotics, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy in public schools, advocating for inclusive innovation and next-gen talent development. ### Sam C Advisor · PTC Founding Team · Rockwell Automation · CRO, Oden Technologies Sam is a pioneering enterprise software executive with over two decades of experience at the intersection of industrial innovation and go-to-market leadership. As one of the original founding members at PTC, Sam helped launch and scale some of the company's most transformative technologies in IoT, AR, and industrial software. Following Rockwell Automation's $1B strategic investment into PTC, Sam transitioned to Rockwell to lead North America Sales for their Software & Control business, overseeing national growth strategy and enterprise client engagement. Sam later joined Oden Technologies as Chief Revenue Officer, bringing his experience to the forefront of AI-driven analytics for manufacturers. He is known for his ability to architect high-impact sales strategies, build elite teams, and unlock long-term value across partner ecosystems. ### Kelly K Advisor · Chief Information Officer, DexKo Global Kelly is a global technology executive and Chief Information Officer at DexKo Global, with battle-tested IT experience managing through growth, acquisitions, restructurings, and divestitures. Before DexKo, he served as VP and CIO of Maxion Wheels, leading global IT for a $2 billion manufacturer operating across 13 countries, and directed global IT operations and plant-floor technology for Hayes Lemmerz International. A champion of digital transformation in manufacturing, Kelly drives business adoption of technology that integrates plant-floor processes and puts data behind decision-making, with deep expertise in data security and cloud strategy. ## Where Our Experience Comes From Our team's experience includes a mix of direct client engagements, partnerships, and prior roles across these organizations — operators from Microsoft, Salesforce, PTC, Rockwell, and MDLIVE who have built and enabled, not just advised. ## Work with our team. We don't advise from the sidelines. We embed, build, and enable alongside your people, then hand off something that lasts. We use cookies We use cookies and Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. [Privacy Policy](/privacy)