CTO Synergy Atlanta
May 14, 2025
Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead
5:00 – 8:00 PM
CTO Dinner at 8 PM (Invitation only)
Scaling Success: Insights from Top CTOs & Tech Leaders
- Learn from High-Impact Leadership – Hear from Scott Mitchell (formerly Salesloft), Rick Bunker (Inveniam), and Neal Starkey (Xenial) on the hard-won lessons and innovative strategies that have driven their success.
- Exclusive Insights & Strategies – Learn how to assess team fit in the Founding Phase, leverage talent in the Enterprise Phase, and build a scalable engineering team in the Growth & Scaling Phase.
- Interactive Q&A – Engage directly with experienced CTOs and gain tangible, applicable insights.
- Network with Peers – Connect with 30-40 handpicked Atlanta tech leaders.
- Complimentary & Curated Attendance – Free to attend, with registration reviewed to ensure a high-value experience for all participants
Whether you’re leading a team or aspiring to scale a tech business, CTO Synergy Atlanta will give you the tools, insights, and network to make it happen.
Speakers
Scott Mitchell
Fractional CTO & Coach
Scott Mitchell is a seasoned technology leader currently working as a fractional CTO and coach for startups and tech companies. Previously, he served as CTO at Salesloft, where he helped grow the company from the startup stage to a multi-billion-dollar exit, leading major technical initiatives. Scott also held the position of Senior Technical Staff Member for IBM Marketing Cloud, providing leadership across multiple products during the integration of Silverpop, where he had been Head of Product Architecture.
Rick Bunker
CTO & CPO
Rick Bunker is the Chief Technology and Product Officer at Inveniam Capital Partners, leading the development of cutting-edge financial technology solutions. With over two decades of experience, Rick has a track record of success in various executive roles, including co-founding Prescription Advisory Systems and Technology and serving as CTO/CIO at Procurian. He is known for his comprehensive approach to technology leadership, focusing on people management, system architecture, financial stewardship, and development methodology.
Neal Starkey
VP of Back Office and Enterprise Systems
Neal Starkey began his career as a software developer at a restaurant software startup in 1983, eventually becoming President/COO and equity partner. He led the company through organic growth and acquisitions, developing multiple products and services for the restaurant industry. Currently, Neal serves as Vice President of Back Office and Enterprise Systems at Xenial, Inc., a Global Payments company, after positioning his previous company for successful sale to private equity firms.
Organizers
Jeff Bianco
Dev.Pro President and Founder
Host
Jeff Bianco is a US tech entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in software development. He has founded and sold multiple businesses before establishing his own IT company. Jeff’s expertise includes software development, crisis management, and business development. As President at Dev.Pro, Jeff leads 900+ specialists in delivering software solutions to top brands around the world. His entrepreneurial journey and visionary leadership provide valuable insights to the industry.
Doug Caviness
Dev.Pro Chief Sales & Marketing Officer
Moderator
Doug Caviness brings over 30 years of leadership experience in international B2B and B2C technology services and products. His expertise spans sales, marketing, business development, partnerships, and general management for startups to Fortune 500 companies. As the Chief Sales & Marketing Officer at Dev.Pro, Doug helps deliver software solutions to world-famous brands in industries such as restaurant, retail, hospitality, fintech, payments, and healthcare.
Agenda
Registration & Drinks
Welcome
Founding Phase
“You must constantly challenge yourself—are you the right fit? Is your team the right fit?”
Neal Starkey
Growth & Scaling Phase
“What does it mean to build an engineering team that is ready to scale?”
Scott Mitchell
Enterprise Phase
“Leverage intelligence from all sources—whether employees or contractors. A mix of A and B players strengthens the team.”
Rick Bunker
Q&A
Reception
CTO Dinner (invitation only)
Dev.Pro CTO Dinner
An exclusive opportunity to connect with peers and learn from the speakers
Immediately following CTO Synergy, this dinner will allow a select group of peers to gather in an intimate, high-level setting to discuss industry trends, exchange insights, and build lasting connections.
With limited seats and participants carefully chosen, our CTO Dinner series is designed to foster meaningful conversations and expand your professional network.
