Meet the team
The sc0red team brings together seasoned professionals from a variety of backgrounds. We are united by our passion for bringing applied AI to the M&A industry and our commitment to helping our customers achieve their goals.
Chris Creel
Founder & CEO
With over 30 years of experience in software engineering and R&D, Chris is a visionary technology executive with a proven track record of starting, building, and scaling companies. He has repositioned corporations in the marketplace, driving billion-dollar transactions. A best-selling author and holder of 13 patents, Chris excels in creating high-performing global teams and delivering groundbreaking solutions that redefine business success.
Zack Walmer
Co-founder & Chief Growth Officer
Zack brings over 15 years of experience in driving strategic growth for organizations across diverse industries. As the co-founder of Geigsen Group, he successfully helped companies execute strategies by connecting operations with culture and people. With a practical approach and expertise in strategic planning, Zack is focused on scaling sc0red to build impactful partnerships and transform businesses.
Srikanth Kolli
Co-founder & Head of Engineering
Srikanth is a seasoned engineering leader with over 13 years of experience. He excels in transforming complex business challenges into actionable solutions. Known for building high-performance teams aligned around clear, focused goals, Srikanth drives innovation by harnessing cutting-edge technologies. His expertise lies in delivering scalable engineering solutions that exceed both customer and executive expectations, ensuring technical excellence at every step.
Our Story
sc0red was founded to solve a critical challenge in corporate M&A: inefficient target discovery. Traditional methods rely on outdated databases and manual research, slowing down deal cycles. We saw an opportunity to leverage AI to surface high-potential acquisition targets with precision.
By combining cutting-edge analytics with deep market insights, sc0red transforms how M&A professionals identify, assess, and act on acquisition opportunities—faster, smarter, and with greater confidence.
Our Mission and Vision
Mission
To revolutionize how M&A professionals work by providing data-driven intelligence that simplifies target discovery and accelerates deal flow.
Vision
To be the trusted platform that M&A professionals rely on to uncover high-value acquisition opportunities efficiently and with confidence.
Our Commitment
At sc0red, we empower M&A professionals with AI-driven insights that streamline target identification and strategic decision-making. Our platform ensures data integrity and reliability, helping you make informed acquisition choices.
Join us in transforming M&A deal sourcing, reducing inefficiencies, and enhancing confidence in every transaction.