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.
Ash Ryan Arnwine
Co-founder & Chief Marketing Officer
Ash brings over a decade of experience in creating and executing data-driven marketing strategies for innovative tech and design-focused companies. With a track record of building brand awareness and driving customer acquisition, Ash previously led growth initiatives at Adobe and other tech companies, delivering results through strategic campaigns that connect products with customer needs. At sc0red, Ash is committed to enhancing market visibility and fostering meaningful engagements to fuel the platform's growth and industry impact.
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 Traditional methods rely on outdated databases and manual research, slowing down deal cycles.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.